Valencia, CA, United States · Saturday, March 20, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

Valencia Trail Race

171 days away

50 km Distance

1,500 m Climbing

4.8 Grit · Challenging

34.4436° N, 118.6095° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 30 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 12 hours 14:24 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 70% of 50K races. Measured against 1034 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~68 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, March

Daytime high 19°C

Night low 5°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 12 h 06 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 771 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	50km	68	Brandon Dougherty · 04:17:28	Lydia van Vleet · 05:37:56
2025	50km	116	David Abernethy · 04:23:35	Pamela Proffitt Smith · 05:21:29
2023	50km	62	Conor Donahue · 05:44:57	Calypso Sheridan · 05:18:28
2022	50km	113	Christopher Espino · 03:59:17	Guadalupe Favela · 05:28:56
2019	50km	124	Hector Mendoza · 04:34:35	Danielle Atencio · 04:43:52
2018	50km	158	Benjamin Atkins · 04:05:55	Karine Travaillaud · 04:41:34
2017	50km	104	Jonathan Laflamme · 05:07:16	Beth Richie · 05:15:29
2016	50km	52	Jesse Haynes · 04:13:20	Rachel Ragona · 04:54:28

The field shrank 41% between 2025 (116) and 2026 (68). 24% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,500 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 30 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,500 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

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