SPACEROCK Trail Race
Explore the iconic, cinematic landscapes of Vasquez Rocks at the SPACEROCK Trail Race.
Race Date
Oct 17, 2026
Location
Aqua Dulce, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Location
- Aqua Dulce, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 14.3K, 10K, 5K
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Trail
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 1,672
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The SPACEROCK Trail Race invites runners to explore the unique, otherworldly terrain of Vasquez Rocks Natural Park in Southern California. Famous as a filming location for iconic science fiction and western movies and TV shows, this race offers a chance to run through landscapes that have captivated audiences for decades.
Runners can choose from a half marathon+, 15K, 10K, or 5K, navigating the park's distinctive sandstone formations. The course promises an exotic trail running experience, allowing participants to discover new paths and soak in the dramatic scenery that has made Vasquez Rocks a globally recognized landmark.
This event offers a truly unique backdrop for a trail run, blending athletic challenge with a journey through a landscape steeped in pop culture history. It's an opportunity to experience a piece of cinematic and natural wonder on foot.
Race-provided description
OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD TRAIL RUNNING
SPACEROCK: the final trail running frontier. These are the voyages of trail runners around the world. Your mission: to explore strange new trails, to seek out new life and new experiences, to boldly run where no one has run before.
Experience the exotic trails and sights of the world-famous Vasquez Rocks Natural Park in Southern California. Known as the backdrop from popular TV shows and movies including Star Trek, The Flintstones, Battlestar Galactica, Planet of the Apes, and many of our favorite classic westerns films. Now get a spectacular experience running the trails at the SPACEROCK Trail Race! Learn more at and register at: SPACEROCKTrailRace.com
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
10700 Escondido Canyon Rd, Aqua Dulce, CA, 91350
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
trail
Scenery
Desert, Park
Surface
Dirt Trail
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Solid Pick549 years running
~167 finishers a year
shrinking
13% returning runners
6 timing sources · 8 photos
no finisher data yet
winner 1:43:32
typical high 0°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
0°
Afternoon (High)
0°
Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times
0.0"
Precipitation
0 mph
Wind
0%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 1,672 finishers actually crossed the line across 9 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
1,672
Median time
3:21:30
Latest turnout
167
States
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Turnout by year
2017–2026
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Race Photos
About the Organizer
Frequently asked
When is the SPACEROCK Trail Race?
The SPACEROCK Trail Race was held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM. The next edition is on October 16, 2027.
Where does the SPACEROCK Trail Race take place?
It takes place in Aqua Dulce, California.
What distances does the SPACEROCK Trail Race offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 14.3K, 10K, 5K.
Is the SPACEROCK Trail Race course flat and good for a PR?
The SPACEROCK Trail Race is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the SPACEROCK Trail Race?
HalfRuns has finish records for 1,672 runners who have completed the SPACEROCK Trail Race.
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