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TRAIL RACE AT VASQUEZ ROCKS

Half Marathon / 10K / 5K

Out-Of-This-World Experience

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 10.16.2021 • Vasquez Rocks, California

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 an new spectacular experience running the trails at the SPACEROCK Trail Race!

Vasquez Rocks

LANDMARK

Run the trails at the world-famous Vasquez Rocks, a iconic location unlike any other in California.

Alien Lands

Alien Lands

Vasquez Rocks features unique rock formations and canyons that feel like your running on an alien planet.

Black Hole

Black Hole

Experience the darkness of running into the black hole tunnel taking runners to a new world to discover.

Challenging Trails

Challenging

The Half Marathon trail race features a very challenging course with over 3200 feet of elevation gain & descent.

NEW DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16TH, 2021

UPDATE: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic the 2020 race date has been postponed. Read update here.

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Race Details

Race Date

The race will be on Saturday, October 16th, 2021 with last-minute check-in starting at 5:30 AM and the first race at 7:30 AM after sunrise.

Early Check-In

Early check-in on Friday, October 15th from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, location at the Interpretive/Nature Center inside Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park. Drive into the park and take a right at the stop sign.

Start Line

The start and finish line is located inside Vasquez Rocks National Park at 10700 Escondido Canyon Rd, Agua Dulce, CA 91350, park outside fo the park and walk or bus in to the race start line.

SPACEROCK Trail Race

Participant Perks

  • Run Half Marathon, 10K or 5K race
  • Collectible finisher medal
  • Special prize for first place
  • Official race shirt
  • Official finisher certificate
  • Space "goodie" bag
  • FREE race photos
  • Space Crew support
  • Course aid-stations
  • Finish line water & food
  • Special surprise
  • Event insurance
  • Bus transportation to/from parking
  • An awesome race experience
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Race Day Schedule

5:30AM

Last minute check-in

8:00 AM

Half Marathon start

8:15 AM

10K start

8:30 AM

5K start

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Race Distances

The SPACEROCK Trail Race trail race offers distances for all types of runners, whether you're new to running, casual runner, a walker, or a seasoned runner looking for a challenging and technical trail, choose the distance that fits you best for a spectacular trail race experience.

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Course Map

Race through the spectacular trails of Vasquez Rocks, PCT, and Agua Dulce on a challenging Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K course.

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What Runners Are Saying...

Catherine C.

Catherine Christ

Incredible race experience with an amazing group of volunteers. Very well run race and can't wait to sign up for next year!

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 251
Alex B.

Alex Blecksmith

The scenery, landscape and elevation made this a challenging and memorable race.

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 193
Janet D.

Janet Dempsey

I ran the inaugural Spacerock trail half and the course tough and beautiful! Everything from packet pick up to course markings was perfect. A must do every year!!!!! Great job and thank you!

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 101
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Race Day: Saturday, October 16th, 2021

UPDATE: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic the 2020 race date has been postponed. Read update here.

Register today to secure your spot, then start training for an out-of-this-world trail race!

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2021 Sponsors

Welcome 2021 race sponsors, their support helps make a spectacular race experience for you. Please take a moment to visit each one. We are currently accepting sponsors for the 2021 race, grow your business as a sponsor at the 5th annual SPACEROCK Trail Race!

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Thank you to all our 2019 race sponsors and vendors for their support. Please take a moment to visit each.

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