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2027 Quicksilver Trail Challenge

Race Date

Oct 15, 2027

Location

San Jose, CA

Solid Pick54

Quick facts

Date
Friday, October 15, 2027
Location
San Jose, California
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi)
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Trail
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
1,064

Highlights

Atmosphere

Local CommunityLow KeyBare Bones

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.

Logistics

Race Day

Friday, October 15, 2027

Start Time

TBA

Start Location

San Jose, CA

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

trail

Scenery

Park, Mountain

Surface

Dirt Trail

Difficulty

Rolling Hills

Quality Score

Solid Pick54
Methodology
Heritage20/20

20 years running

Size8/15

~41 finishers a year

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty17/20

17% returning runners

Course & details3/15

3 timing sources

National draw2/10

runners from 2 states

Front-pack speed0/5

winner 1:47:29

Weather2/10

typical high 74°F

Historical Finish Times

How 1,064 finishers actually crossed the line across 18 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

1,064

Median time

2:30:19

Latest turnout

47

States

10

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:25p50 median ≈ 2:155:30

Turnout by year

2013–2025

'13'14'15'16'17'18'22'25
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Frequently asked

When is the 2027 Quicksilver Trail Challenge?

The 2027 Quicksilver Trail Challenge is held on Friday, October 15, 2027.

Where does the 2027 Quicksilver Trail Challenge take place?

It takes place in San Jose, California.

What distances does the 2027 Quicksilver Trail Challenge offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles).

Is the 2027 Quicksilver Trail Challenge course flat and good for a PR?

The 2027 Quicksilver Trail Challenge is a rolling hills, loop course course.

How many people run the 2027 Quicksilver Trail Challenge?

HalfRuns has finish records for 1,064 runners who have completed the 2027 Quicksilver Trail Challenge.

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