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Trailquake

Trailquake

Race Date

May 9, 2027

Location

Saratoga, CA

Solid Pick53

Quick facts

Date
Sunday, May 9, 2027
Location
Saratoga, California
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 6.7 Miles, 3.17 Miles, 13.4 Miles
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
1,981

The Experience

Calling all tough mothers for a 5K, 10K, or half-marathon in Saratoga on Mother's Day!   The redwoods, the pines, and lots more await on these lush trails. Run, hike, or walk and enjoy the beauty of the forest in spring!  Hikers/walkers are welcome.   All finishers will receive custom finisher medals and custom shirts (cotton and tech shirts available).

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

6.7 Miles3.17 Miles13.4 Miles

Quality Score

Solid Pick53
Methodology
Heritage20/20

14 years running

Size10/15

~97 finishers a year

Momentum0/5

shrinking

Loyalty17/20

17% returning runners

Course & details3/15

6 timing sources

National draw4/10

runners from 4 states

Front-pack speed0/5

winner 2:06:23

Weather0/10

typical high 78°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

51°

Afternoon (High)

78°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.0"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

59%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 1,981 finishers actually crossed the line across 14 years.

Most recent

2026

Total finishers

1,981

Median time

3:09:07

Latest turnout

89

States

20

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:30p50 median ≈ 3:005:55

Turnout by year

2017–2026

'17'18'19'22'23'24'25'26
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Frequently asked

When is the Trailquake?

The Trailquake is held on Sunday, May 9, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.

Where does the Trailquake take place?

It takes place in Saratoga, California.

What distances does the Trailquake offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 6.7 Miles, 3.17 Miles, 13.4 Miles.

Is the Trailquake course flat and good for a PR?

The Trailquake is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

How many people run the Trailquake?

HalfRuns has finish records for 1,981 runners who have completed the Trailquake.

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