

Whether you're considering trail running for the first time or are an experienced ultra runner, we promise you a rewarding experience in a beautiful environment.
We are recognized for the spectacular courses, excellent aid stations, well-marked trails, accurately measured distances, timely on-site results, distinctive shirt designs, and friendly atmosphere – all at a reasonable price.
PCTR events are designed to encourage the enjoyment of trail running and emphasize personal achievement. The distances range from 10 Km through ultramarathons. Our sister company, Coastal Trail Runs, also holds regular events ranging from 5 miles through the marathon.
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| Coastal Trail Runs Event |
Month |
Day |
Event |
Distance(s) |
Park |
Location |
January |
10 (Sun) |
8 Km, 16 Km & 25 Km |
Angel Island State Park |
Tiburon, CA |
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16 (Sat) |
5 mi, 11 mi, 22 mi, Marathon |
Huddart Park |
Woodside, CA |
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23 (Sat) |
9 Km, 21 Km, 30 Km & 50 Km |
San Pedro Valley Park |
Pacifica, CA |
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30 (Sat) |
Awards Ceremony |
Heather Farm |
Walnut Creek, CA |
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February |
6 (Sat) |
10 Km, 17 Km, 35 Km & 50 Km |
Huddart Park |
Woodside, CA |
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14 (Sun) |
8 Km, 12 Km, 25 Km & 50 Km |
Montaña de Oro State Park |
Los Osos, CA |
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20 (Sat) |
5 mi, 1/2 Marathon, 18 mi, Marathon |
Golden Gate National Recreation Area |
Sausalito, CA |
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27 (Sat) |
10 Km, 20 Km, 30 Km & 50 Km |
Joaquin Miller Redwood Regional |
Oakland, CA |
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March |
7 (Sun) |
10 Km, 25 Km & 50 Km |
Malibu Creek State Park |
Calabasas, CA |
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14 (Sun) |
5 mi, 1/2 Marathon, 18 mi, Marathon |
Redwood Regional Park |
Oakland, CA |
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20 (Sat) |
8 Km, 20 Km, 30 Km & 50 Km |
Golden Gate National Recreation Area |
Sausalito, CA |
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April |
4 (Sun) |
8 Km, 18 Km, 30 Km & 50 Km |
Point Mugu State Park |
Malibu, CA |
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10 (Sat) |
5 mi, 11 mi, 16 mi, Marathon |
Tilden Regional Park |
Berkeley, CA |
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(event cancelled) |
17 (Sat) |
Marathon & 50 Miles |
Mount Diablo State Park |
Clayton, CA |
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18 (Sun) |
Marathon & 50 Km |
Big Basin Redwoods State Park |
Los Gatos, CA |
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May |
9 (Sun) |
10 Km, 20 Km, 30 Km & 50 Km |
Redwood Regional |
Oakland, CA |
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16 (Sun) |
10 Km, 15 Km, 25 Km & 50 Km |
Big Basin Redwoods State Park |
Boulder Creek, CA |
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23 (Sun) |
4 mi, 9 mi, Half Marathon, Marathon |
Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve |
Palo Alto, CA |
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30 (Sun) |
10 Km, 20 Km & 50 Km |
Forest Park |
Portland, OR |
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June |
5 (Sat) |
8 Km, 25 Km & 50 Km |
Mount Diablo State Park |
Clayton, CA |
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12 (Sat) |
6 & 12 Hour |
Lake Merritt |
Oakland, CA |
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(date tentative) |
19 (Sat) |
8 Km, 16 Km, 25 Km & 50 Km |
Angel Island State Park |
Tiburon, CA |
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July |
3 (Sat) |
9 Km, 21 Km, 30 Km & 50 Km |
San Pedro Valley Park |
Pacifica, CA |
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17 (Sat) |
Marathon & 50 Miles |
Golden Gate National Recreation Area |
Sausalito, CA |
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24 (Sat) |
10 Km, 20 Km, 30 Km & 50 Km |
Joaquin Miller Redwood Regional |
Oakland, CA |
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August |
7-8 |
100 Miles |
Golden Gate National Recreation Area |
Sausalito, CA |
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15 (Sun) |
8 Km, 12 Km, 25 Km & 50 Km |
Montaña de Oro State Park |
Los Osos, CA |
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29 (Sun) |
9 Km, 15 Km, 26 Km & 50 Km |
Salt Point State Park |
Jenner, CA |
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| September | 18 (Sat) |
10 Km, 20 Km, 30 Km & 50 Km |
Redwood Regional |
Oakland, CA |
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(date tentative) |
25 (Sat) |
5 mi, 10 mi, 15 mi |
Angel Island State Park |
Tiburon, CA |
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(date tentative) |
26 (Sun) |
10 Km, 21 Km, 29 Km & 50 Km |
Harvey West Park |
Santa Cruz, CA |
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October |
3 (Sun) |
14 Km, 23 Km, 37 Km & 50 Km |
Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve |
Palo Alto, CA |
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9-10 (Sat-Sun) |
10 Km, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon |
Lassen National Forest |
Susanville, CA |
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16 (Sat) |
8 Km, 25 Km & 50 Km |
Mount Diablo State Park |
Clayton, CA |
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23-24 |
12 & 24 Hour |
Crissy Field |
San Francisco, CA |
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November |
7 (Sun) |
5 mi, 9 mi, 17 mi, Marathon |
Lake Chabot Regional Park |
Casto Valley, CA |
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13 (Sat) |
11 Km, 17 Km, 33 Km & 50 Km |
Golden Gate National Recreation Area |
Muir Beach, CA |
21 (Sun) |
9 Km, 18 Km, 30 Km & 50 Km |
Point Mugu State Park |
Malibu, CA |
December |
4 (Sat) |
10 Km, 17 Km, 35 Km & 50 Km |
Huddart Park |
Woodside, CA |
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18 (Sat) |
8 Km, 20 Km, 30 Km & 50 Km |
Golden Gate National Recreation Area |
Sausalito, CA |
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(date tentative) |
26 (Sun) |
5 mi, 8 mi, 18 mi, Marathon |
Golden Gate National Recreation Area |
Muir Beach, CA |
Our policy is to offer a free PCTR entry or partially compensate our helpers for the invaluable services they provide. If you are interested in helping at one of our trail runs, please complete and e-mail us the form: Help.
Pacific Coast Trail Runs supports environmental organizations that help promote and protect the environment for everyone. We regularly contribute to: Conservation International, Earth Island Institute, Tahoe Rim Trail Association, The National Audubon Society, The California State Parks Foundation, and other organizations. In addition, significant fees are paid to National, State, Regional, and County parks where PCTR events are held.
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