SPASM Crystal Springs Trail Run
SPASM Crystal Springs Trail Run winds through redwood forests and fern-filled canyons.
Race Date
Aug 29, 2026
Location
Woodside, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, August 29, 2026
- Location
- Woodside, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 6.2 Miles, 22 Miles, 26.2 Miles, 30.9 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Trail
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 423
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The SPASM Crystal Springs Trail Run offers a captivating journey through the natural beauty of Woodside, California's Huddart Park, King's Mountain, and Bear Gulch. Runners are enveloped by the grandeur of towering redwoods and the lushness of fern-filled canyons, creating a truly immersive trail experience.
This event, now in its fifth year, typically sees around 80 finishers, with approximately 16% returning for subsequent editions. The course is accurately measured, ensuring a fair challenge for all participants. While the field is modest, it draws runners from about seven states, highlighting its appeal as a destination for trail enthusiasts.
Participants can expect a race that emphasizes the serene beauty of its environment. The trail itself is a loop, winding through varied terrain that showcases the unique flora of the region. The race provides a T-shirt as a giveaway, and the typical winning time suggests a competitive yet accessible field for trail runners.
Race-provided description
Experience the towering redwoods, lush ferns, and beautiful trails through Huddart Park, King's Mountain and Bear Gulch. (Distances are accurately measured using a Rolatape® surveyor's measuring wheel.)
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Start Time
8:30 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Huddart Park, Woodside, CA, 94062
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
trail
Scenery
Forest
Surface
Dirt Trail
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Solid Pick505 years running
~88 finishers a year
shrinking
16% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 7 states
winner 1:35:50
typical high 83°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
58°
Afternoon (High)
83°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.0"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
60%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 423 finishers actually crossed the line across 5 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
423
Median time
2:47:06
Latest turnout
80
States
16
Turnout by year
2021–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the SPASM Crystal Springs Trail Run?
The SPASM Crystal Springs Trail Run is held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
Where does the SPASM Crystal Springs Trail Run take place?
It takes place in Woodside, California.
What distances does the SPASM Crystal Springs Trail Run offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 6.2 Miles, 22 Miles, 26.2 Miles, 30.9 Miles.
Is the SPASM Crystal Springs Trail Run course flat and good for a PR?
The SPASM Crystal Springs Trail Run is a rolling hills, loop course course.
How many people run the SPASM Crystal Springs Trail Run?
HalfRuns has finish records for 423 runners who have completed the SPASM Crystal Springs Trail Run.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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