SPACEROCK Trail Race - October 15, 2017 at Vasquez Rocks

Trail Race at Vasquez Rocks

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!

Alien Lands

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

Black Hole

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

Challenging Trails

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

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Run Long and Thrive

Race Details

Race Date

The race will be on Sunday, October 15th, 2017 with last minute check-in starting at 6:00 AM and the first race at 7:30 AM after sunrise.

Early Check-In

Early check-in on Saturday, October 14th from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, location TBA.

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.

Participant Perks

Official race shirt
Special prize for first place
Collectible finisher medal
Official finisher certificate
Space "goodie" bag
Volunteer support
Course aid-stations
Finish line water & food
Special surprise
Bus transportation to/from parking
Event insurance
An awesome race experience

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Race Day Schedule

6:00-7:30AM

Last minute check-in

7:30 AM

Half Marathon start

7:40 AM

10K start

7:50 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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Course Preview Photos

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What Runners Are Saying...

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 Blecksmith

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

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 193

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: Sunday, October 15th, 2017

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2017 Sponsors

The SPACEROCK Trail Race would like to thank our 2017 sponsors, partner, and vendors for their support to create an awesome trail race experience for you! Please visit each and support them. Grow your business by being an official sponsor.