Horseshoe Lake Trail Marathon
2027 at a glance
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- Race day
- Apr 24, 2027 Saturday
- Distance
- 26.2 mi Marathon
- Entry
- Open
- Latest results
- 2026
Quick facts
- Two laps of the half marathon route
- No asphalt on the course
- About 3,600 feet of gain
- Nine hour time limit
Course
The marathon is the half marathon route twice, all singletrack and dirt road with no pavement, through the Skyline Ridge, Long Ridge and Russian Ridge preserves. It gains about 3,600 feet, aid comes every 5 to 6.5 miles, and the 13-mile cutoff is 4 hours 15 minutes.
Race-day weather
Late April along the Santa Cruz Mountains crest is often mild, though morning fog and cool wind can roll over the ridge.
About the race
This spring trail day starts at the Skyline Ridge parking lot and offers a 5-mile run up to a 50K. Parking is free, and every finisher receives a custom medal.
Dates and results by year
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FAQ
When is the Horseshoe Lake Trail Marathon?
The 2027 Horseshoe Lake Trail Marathon is on Saturday, April 24, 2027.
Is registration open for the 2027 Horseshoe Lake Trail Marathon?
Entry for the 2027 Horseshoe Lake Trail Marathon is open, as of Nov 15, 2026. Entry details: runsignup.com.
Where can I find the Horseshoe Lake Trail Marathon results?
The 2026 results and earlier years are on the results page.
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