| Date: | Saturday, July 5, 2025 |
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| Location: | Rancho Canada del Oro Open Space Preserve 4289 Casa Loma Road Morgan Hill, CA 95037 |
| Race Distances: | 5K, 10K, 8 Mile, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, 30K, Trail Marathon, 50K |
| Start Time: | 8:00 AM All Distances. |
| Start Line Location: | Longwall Canyon Trail |
| Finish Line Location: | At Aid Station located at picnic tables at Rancho Canada del Oro main parking lot entrance |
| Overall Cut-Off Times: | 5K – 1 Hour 10K – 2 Hours 8 Mile – 2.5 Hours 10 Mile – 3 Hours Half Marathon – 4 Hours 30K – 5 Hours Trail Marathon – 8 Hours 50K – 9 Hours |
About the Race
This event is tucked away in the incredibly beautiful foothills of the South Bay Area, taking place in the Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve.
If you’re looking for easy and flat then move on. One of our hilliest races provides you with spectacular Bay Area panoramas along the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
The Preserve is loaded with single track trails, some very enjoyable fire roads, incredible views, lots of beautiful foothills, and creeks beside beautiful old oak trees that provide you with well-deserved shade on a mostly exposed course. Come prepared!
— Troy
REGISTRATION
| DISTANCE | RACE FEE | IN PERSON RACE DAY REGISTRATION |
| 5K | $55 | $65 |
| 10K | $65 | $75 |
| 8 Mile | $70 | $80 |
| 10 Mile | $70 | $80 |
| Half Marathon | $85 | $95 |
| 30K | $90 | $100 |
| Trail Marathon | $100 | $110 |
| 50K | $110 | $120 |
- Active military & first responders receive a 15% discount. Please email team@tctruns.com to process your registration discount.
- Entry fees are non-refundable, but the full registration amount (minus processing fees) may be transferred to another future TCTRuns by contacting team@tctruns.com at least 24 hours before the scheduled event.
- Runners may purchase a Troy’s California Trail Runs sport-tek technical fabric shirt during the registration process, or at the event supply permitting. All shirts are gender-specific and come in sizes ranging from ladies XS all the way to mens XXL and youth S to XL.
| REGISTER ONLINE | Online registration is available through the evening prior to the race. |
| REGISTER BY MAIL | Please print the form, fill it out, and mail it to us with the enclosed registration fee. |
| REGISTER AT RACE | Race day registration is available beginning at 7:00 AM. |
| VOLUNTEER NOW | Volunteers are needed to help with aid stations. Everyone who helps out gets a free future race! |
Schedule
- 6:30 AM — Back Overflow Parking Opens
- 7:00 AM — Bib pickup, race day registration opens (Located at Race Start)
- 7:45 AM — Trail briefing
- 8:00 AM — Start of all races
Primary Cutoff Times
8:00 am Start All Distances
10:00 am Mile 8 at Finish Line & Rancho Canada del Oro Aid Station
8 Milers DONE
Distances Continuing 10Mi 13Mi 30k 26Mi 50k
ATTENTION Not ENFORCED
12:00 pm Mile 13 at Finish Line & Rancho Canada del Oro Aid Station
13 Milers DONE
Distances Continuing 30k 26Mi 50k
ATTENTION Not ENFORCED
2:30 pm Mile 22 at Finish Line & Rancho Canada del Oro Aid Station
Distances Continuing 26Mi 50k
ATTENTION STRICTLY ENFORCED
3:30 pm Mile 25.2 Aid Station at Catamount & Bald Peaks Trail intersection
5:00 pm Mile 31 FINISH LINE Race Over
50k Runners DONE
Course Information & Maps
This course is very hilly and challenging. We encourage all runners to have a minimum of one water bottle or camelback. Longer distance runners should carry two water bottles, a camelback, or both. We recommend sunscreen for your protection on exposed trails. There is some shade, but lots of sun exposure. Rancho Canada del Oro has a good mix of single track and dirt roads.
5K (9:00am overall cutoff, 1 Hour Time Limit)
- Course Ascent: 465 feet.
- Race Bibs: Runners will have black-numbered bibs on a white background.
- Course Ribbons:
- Follow Red Ribbons. Out & Back Course.
- Start out on Longwall Canyon Trail.
- One Water Stop.
- Turn Around at Green Ribbons just before the bridge.
- One Water Stop at trail intersection of Mayfair Ranch & Longwall.
- 5k Runners will hit Aid Station Twice.
10K (10:00am overall cutoff, 2 Hour Time Limit)
- Course Ascent: 1,217 feet.
- Race Bibs: Runners will have black-numbered bibs on a white background.
- Course Ribbons:
- Follow Red Ribbons.
- Start out on Longwall Canyon Trail.
- One Water Stop 10k will hit Twice.
- First 4 Miles Counterclockwise loop. Return to Start/Finish Aid Station.
- From Mile 4 to 6 Red Ribbons Again Out & Back Turning Around at Water Stop at Mayfair Ranch & Longwall Trails.
8 Mile (10:00am overall cutoff, 2 Hour Time Limit)
- Course Ascent: 1,751 feet.
- Race Bibs: Runners will have black-numbered bibs on a white background.
- Course Ribbons:
- Follow SIGNS (STAGE 1 ^ Orange Ribbons)
- Start out on Longwall Canyon Trail.
- One Aid Station
- One Water Stop
- Orange Ribbons 8 Mile Counterclockwise Loop Returning to Start/Finish Aid Station.
10 Mile (11:00am overall cutoff, 3 Hour Time Limit)
- Course Ascent: 1,988 feet.
- Race Bibs: Runners will have black-numbered bibs on a white background.
- Course Ribbons:
- Follow SIGNS (STAGE 1 ^ Orange Ribbons)
- Start out on Longwall Canyon Trail.
- One Aid Station
- One Water Stop
- Orange Ribbons 8 Mile Counterclockwise Loop Returning to Start/Finish Aid Station.
- STAGE 2 – At Mile 8 leaving Start/Finish Aid Station.
- Mile 8 Cut-Off Time 10:00am.
- Red Ribbons Out & Back Section.
- Start out on Longwall Canyon Trail.
- Turn Around at Water Stop Return to Finish. Cut-Off Time 11:00am.
Half Marathon (12:00pm overall cutoff, 4 Hour Time Limit)
- Course Ascent: 3,018 feet.
- Race Bibs: Runners will have red-numbered bibs on a white background.
- Course Ribbons:
- Follow SIGNS (STAGE 1 ^ Orange Ribbons)
- Start out on Longwall Canyon Trail.
- One Aid Station
- One Water Stop
- Orange Ribbons 8 Mile Counterclockwise Loop Returning to Start/Finish Aid Station.
- Follow SIGNS (STAGE 2 ^ Blue Ribbons)
- Mile 8 Cut-Off Time 10:00am.
- Mile 8 to 13 To FINISH
- Start out on Little Llagas Creek Trail.
- 6 Mile Counterclockwise Loop Blue Ribbons
- One Water Stop
- One Aid Station
- Return to Finish. Cut-Off Time 12:00pm.
30K (1:00pm overall cutoff, 5 Hour Time Limit)
- Course Ascent: 3,786 feet.
- Race Bibs: Runners will have red-numbered bibs on a white background.
- Course Ribbons:
- Follow SIGNS (STAGE 1 ^ Orange Ribbons)
- Start out on Longwall Canyon Trail.
- One Aid Station
- One Water Stop
- Orange Ribbons 8 Mile Counterclockwise Loop Returning to Start/Finish Aid Station.
- Follow SIGNS (STAGE 2 ^ Blue Ribbons)
- Mile 8 Cut-off Time 10:00am.
- Mile 8 to 13 To Start/Finish Aid Station.
- Start out on Little Llagas Creek Trail.
- 6 Mile Counterclockwise Loop Blue Ribbons
- One Water Stop
- One Aid Station
- Return to Start/Finish Aid Station.
- STAGE 3 – At Mile 13 leaving Start/Finish Aid Station.
- Mile 13 Cut-Off Time 12:00pm.
- Mile 13 to 17
- Start out on Mayfair Ranch Trail.
- Follow SIGNS (STAGE 3 – 30k ^ Red Ribbons)
- 4 Mile Clockwise Loop Follow Red Ribbons up Mayfair Ranch Trail.
- Return to Finish. Cut-off time 1:00pm.
Trail Marathon (4:00pm overall cutoff, 8 Hour Time Limit)
- Course Ascent: 5,741 feet.
- Race Bibs: Runners will have black-numbered bibs on a yellow background.
- Course Ribbons:
- Follow SIGNS (STAGE 1 ^ Orange Ribbons)
- Start out on Longwall Canyon Trail.
- One Aid Station
- One Water Stop
- Orange Ribbons 8 Mile Counterclockwise Loop Returning to Start/Finish Aid Station.
- Follow SIGNS (STAGE 2 ^ Blue Ribbons)
- Mile 8 Cut-Off Time 10:00am.
- Mile 8 to 13 To Start/Finish Aid Station.
- Start out on Little Llagas Creek Trail.
- 6 Mile Counterclockwise Loop Blue Ribbons
- One Water Stop
- One Aid Station
- Return to Start/Finish Aid Station.
- STAGE 3 – At Mile 13 leaving Start/Finish Aid Station
- Mile 13 Cut-off Time 12:00pm.
- Mile 13 to 22
- Start out on Mayfair Ranch Trail.
- Follow SIGNS (STAGE 3 – Marathon, 50k ^ Pink Ribbons)
- 9 Mile Clockwise Loop Follow Pink Ribbons.
- Return to Start/Finish Aid Station.
- STAGE 4 – At Mile 22 leaving Start/Finish Aid Station – Cut-off Time 2:30pm.
- Mile 22 to 26
- Run a Counterclockwise Loop Following Red Ribbons.
- Start out on Longwall Canyon Trail.
- Follow SIGNS (STAGE 4 – Marathon ^ Red Ribbons 4 Mile Counterclockwise Loop).
- Return to Finish. Cut-Off Time 4:00pm.
50K (5:00pm overall cutoff, 9 Hour Time Limit)
Please note cutoffs will be strictly enforced for the 50K.
- Course Ascent: 6,945 feet.
- Race Bibs: Runners will have black-numbered bibs on a yellow background.
- Course Ribbons:
- Follow SIGNS (STAGE 1 ^ Orange Ribbons)
- Start out on Longwall Canyon Trail.
- One Aid Station
- One Water Stop
- Orange Ribbons 8 Mile Counterclockwise Loop Returning to Start/Finish Aid Station.
- Follow SIGNS (STAGE 2 ^ Blue Ribbons)
- Mile 8 Cut-Off Time 10:00am.
- Mile 8 to 13 To Start/Finish Aid Station.
- Start out on Little Llagas Creek Trail.
- 6 Mile Counterclockwise Loop Blue Ribbons
- One Water Stop
- One Aid Station
- Return to Start/Finish Aid Station.
- STAGE 3 – At Mile 13 leaving Start/Finish Aid Station
- Mile 13 Cut-off Time 12:00pm.
- Mile 13 to 22
- Start out on Mayfair Ranch Trail.
- Follow SIGNS (STAGE 3 – Marathon, 50k ^ Pink Ribbons)
- 9 Mile Clockwise Loop Follow Pink Ribbons.
- Return to Start/Finish Aid Station.
- STAGE 4 – At Mile 22 leaving Start/Finish Aid Station – Cut-off Time 2:30pm.
- 9 Mile Counterclockwise Loop from Mile 22 to FINISH at Start/Finish Aid Station.
- Start out on Little Llagas Creek Trail.
- Follow SIGNS (STAGE 4 – 50k ^ Pink Ribbons Reversing Stage 3 Now Running a Counterclockwise Loop)
- 2 Water Stops
- One Aid Station
- 9 Mile Counterclockwise Loop following Pink Ribbons.
- Return To Finish. Cut-Off Time 5:00pm.
Wildlife Caution
Watch out for rattlesnakes, especially later on in the day.
Aid Station
There will be 2 fully stocked aid stations for this race:
- Rancho Canada del Oro Start/Finish/Aid Station
- Catamount & Bald Peaks Trail Intersection Aid Station
All Distances are Strongly Encouraged to carry at least 1 preferably 2 water bottles or a camelback.
Four No Ribbon Sections
Signs on CONES Will Be Posted No Ribbons
- No Ribbons for 3 Miles on the Mayfair Ranch Trail
- No Ribbons for 1.5 Miles on the Longwall Trail
- No Ribbons for 1.7 Miles on the Catamount Trail
- No Ribbons for 1.3 Miles on the Little Llagas Creek Trail
Drop bags
Drop bags located only at the Rancho Canada del Oro Aid Station (also start/finish line).
NO drop bags at Catamount & Bald Peaks Trail Intersection Aid Station.
Toilet
We only have one commode for this event located in the front main parking lot, near the check in, registration desk and start line. This toilet is first-come first-served, so please be respectful of other runners waiting for and needing to use the toilet. This is the only toilet, so please arrive early.
Additional toilets are located at:
Calero Park 10 minutes away.
Cinnabar Hills Golf Course 10 minutes away.
Safeway in Almaden located on Almaden Expressway and Camden Avenue.
Directions and Parking
South of San Jose, Take exit 373 from US-101 S. Continue on Bailey Ave. Take McKean Rd to Casa Loma Rd.
Start line is at the Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve parking lot.
All Runners please park in the back overflow parking lot 500 yards past runner check in, on the left, on Casa Loma Road.
Runners please walk up dirt road to main front parking lot for runner check in.
Please CARPOOL. Parking is extremely restricted.
Awards
All runners receive a medal for finishing the race.
Travel and Accommodations
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