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The Saddleback Marathon
The Saddleback Marathon is a marathon, 25k, half marathon and 10K event held in Silverado, California. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, November 7, 2026. About 24 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 7, 2026
- Location
- Silverado, CA
- Field size
- ~24 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Location
- Silverado, California
- Distances
- Marathon, 25k, Half Marathon, 10K
- Field size
- About 24 runners
- Course
- Very Hilly
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- otrraces.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:30 AM PST
- Course profile — Marathon
- Out-and-back course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified; Not a Boston qualifier
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Out-and-back course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified
About the The Saddleback Marathon
A demanding trail marathon, 25k, half marathon and 10K in the Cleveland National Forest, run out of Black Star Canyon near Silverado, CA, with roughly 4,244 ft of elevation gain on the full marathon.
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The Saddleback Marathon: common questions
- When is the The Saddleback Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, November 7, 2026.
- Where is the The Saddleback Marathon held?
- In Silverado, California.
- What distances does the The Saddleback Marathon offer?
- Marathon, 25k, Half Marathon and 10K.
- How many people run the The Saddleback Marathon?
- About 24 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 The Saddleback Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the The Saddleback Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $150 (from otrraces.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the The Saddleback Marathon start?
- 7:30 AM PST.
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