Women's Trail Run - Mermaid Series
The Mermaid Series offers a unique trail running experience through California's redwood forests.
Race Date
Nov 7, 2026
Location
Woodside, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Location
- Woodside, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 6H, 9M, 6M, 3M trail run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Trail
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Mermaid Series invites runners to a captivating trail running adventure amidst the towering redwoods of Woodside, California. This event is celebrated for its lush, single-track courses, promising miles of engaging terrain for all participants.
Runners can expect a refreshing race-day atmosphere, with typical temperatures hovering between 49–65°F. The series is designed to be accessible, offering various distances including 6-hour, 9-mile, 6-mile, and 3-mile trail runs, ensuring a fit for every level of trail enthusiast.
The event is known for its thoughtful perks, including long-sleeve shirts for participants and a hearty pancake breakfast to refuel post-race. The combination of a beautiful natural setting and well-considered amenities makes the Mermaid Series a memorable trail running occasion.
Race-provided description
Longsleeve shirts, panacake breakfast, owering redwoods, lush single track and miles of fun.
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
Course Map
3 other maps for this race
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources · 4 photos
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 65°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
49°
Afternoon (High)
65°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
73%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Women's Trail Run - Mermaid Series?
The Women's Trail Run - Mermaid Series is held on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Where does the Women's Trail Run - Mermaid Series take place?
It takes place in Woodside, California.
What distances does the Women's Trail Run - Mermaid Series offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 6H, 9M, 6M, 3M trail run.
Is the Women's Trail Run - Mermaid Series course flat and good for a PR?
The Women's Trail Run - Mermaid Series is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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