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Carmel Valley Trail Race
Carmel Valley Trail Race is a 10 Mile, 10K and 5K event held in San Diego, California. It was last held on October 10, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 300 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Field size
- ~300 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 10, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Distances
- 10 Mile, 10K, 5K
- Field size
- About 300 runners
- Course
- 144-885 ft of gain depending on distance (organizer)
- Registration
- raceroster.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 6, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $62.97 (from raceroster.com, checked October 6, 2026)
- Course profile — 10 Mile
- Out-and-back course; Trail surface; 885 ft gain (official course data)
- Course profile — 10K
- Out-and-back course; Trail surface; 552 ft gain (official course data)
- Course profile — 5K
- Out-and-back course; Trail surface; 144 ft gain (official course data)
About the Carmel Valley Trail Race
A small, capped trail race through Gonzales Canyon Open Space in San Diego's Carmel Valley, with 5K, 10K and new 10 Mile options. The 10K and 10 Mile climb the short, steep "Puke Hill".
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Carmel Valley Trail Race: common questions
- When is the Carmel Valley Trail Race?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Carmel Valley Trail Race held?
- In San Diego, California.
- What distances does the Carmel Valley Trail Race offer?
- 10 Mile, 10K and 5K.
- How many people run the Carmel Valley Trail Race?
- About 300 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Carmel Valley Trail Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Carmel Valley Trail Race?
- Registration status as last checked October 6, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $62.97 (from raceroster.com, checked October 6, 2026).
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