Ultra Running Hub Valencia, CA, United States · Saturday, March 20, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
Valencia Trail Race
185 days away
50 km Distance
1,500 m Climbing
4.8 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 30 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 12 hours
14:24 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 70% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~68 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, March
Daytime high 19°C
Night low 5°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 12 h 06 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 771 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,500 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes30 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles1,500 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
Single track trails that will take you up to the peaks, on the ridgelines and down into the canyons across the Valencia hills.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.