Quicksilver Trail Challenge
Race Date
Oct 17, 2026
Location
San Jose, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Location
- San Jose, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Trail
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Atmosphere
The Experience
The Quicksilver Trail Challenge is an annual trail running event organized by the Quicksilver Running Club of San Jose. It features a half marathon, a 10k, and a kids' 1 mile fun run, taking place at Almaden Quicksilver County Park in late summer or early fall. The course shares trails with the club's ultramarathons and offers scenic views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The event includes aid stations and awards for top finishers.
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
trail
Scenery
Park, Mountain
Surface
Dirt Trail
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
17 years running
~51 finishers a year
shrinking
0% returning runners
2 timing sources
runners from 2 states
winner 1:35:52
typical high 74°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
55°
Afternoon (High)
78°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.0"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
65%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the Quicksilver Trail Challenge?
The Quicksilver Trail Challenge is held on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Where does the Quicksilver Trail Challenge take place?
It takes place in San Jose, California.
What distances does the Quicksilver Trail Challenge offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Quicksilver Trail Challenge course flat and good for a PR?
The Quicksilver Trail Challenge is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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