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\n\t\tICONIC RACE AT VASQUEZ ROCKS\n\t<\/h2>\n

\n\t\tHALF MARATHON+ \/ 15K \/ 10K \/ 5K\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t

DATE<\/h6>
OCTOBER 18, 2025<\/h5>\n\t\t
LOCATION<\/h6>
AGUA DULCE, CA<\/h5>\n\t\t
DISTANCES<\/h6>
HALF+ \/ 15K \/ 10K \/ 5K<\/h5>\n\t\t
PRICES<\/h6>
$70-$215<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t
ENTRY<\/a><\/h6>
REGISTER<\/a><\/h5>\n

\n\t\tOUT-OF-THIS-WORLD TRAIL RUNNING\n\t<\/h2>\n\tSPACEROCK: the final trail running frontier.
\nThese are the voyages of trail runners around the world.
\nYour mission: to explore strange new trails, to seek out new life and new experiences, to boldly run where no one has run before.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tREGISTER\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDISCOVER MORE\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\tRACE DAY: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

LANDMARK LOCATION<\/a><\/h2>

Experience running 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 classic western films. Now get a spectacular experience running the trails at the SPACEROCK Trail Race!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tREGISTER TODAY\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

ALIEN LANDS<\/h2>

Vasquez Rocks feature unique rock formations, canyons, and terrain that feels like you are running on an alien planet. The trails provide a variety of technical terrain from packed dirt, sandy creek beds, rocks, and boulders as you traverse the course.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

TOUGH COURSE<\/a><\/h2>

The 5K & 10K loop takes runners around the trails inside Vasquez Rocks with some moderate climbing and single-track trails. Ideal for first-timers, hikers, and those looking to elevate their trail running experience.<\/p>\n

The 15K course provides a more intermediate to advanced runner challenge with a huge mountain climb, more single-track trails trails on PCT, and the black hole tunnel.<\/p>\n

The Half Marathon+ course is considered one of the toughest in California with over 3200 feet of elevation gain & descent, and the total distance coming in just under 14 miles. A course that many trail runners consider an Ultra Half.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tVIEW COURSE\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

BLACK HOLE<\/h2>

Experience the darkness of running through the black hole tunnel for over 500 feet, taking Half Marathon and 15K runners to a new world to discover with spectacular sights while running the Pacific Crest Trail.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

A DISTANCE FOR EVERYONE<\/h2>

Choose a race distance that meets your goals or fitness level. Each course creates a full loop. View the course page for additional details.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t 5K RACE\n\t\t\t\t\t5K\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t 10K RACE\n\t\t\t\t\t10K \t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t 15K RACE\n\t\t\t\t\t14.3K \t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t HALF MARATHON+ RACE\n\t\t\t\t\t13.9M \t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tVIEW COURSE\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

SPACE CREW SUPPORT<\/a><\/h2>

According to past runners, we have some of the best aid stations in the industry. Not just the stations, but hands down the best SPACE CREW volunteers who take time to give back and make your race experience out-of-this-world.<\/p>\n

We have 5 stations strategically positioned to provide the best support, depending on which distance you are running you’ll hit 2 to 6 stations during your race.\u00a0 Our stations keep runners fueled with water, electrolytes from our hydration sponsor Gnarly Nutrition, gels, chews, salt capsules, sweets, snacks, and more to keep you going strong from start to finish.<\/p>\n

Not running the race? See how much fun it is to support the runners as a SPACE CREW volunteer!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJOIN THE SPACE CREW\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

SPECTACULAR SWAG<\/a><\/h2>

When crossing the finish line you can always expect to receive a spectacular finisher medal. A medal that was custom designed to be fun, creative, and special just for the SPACEROCK Trail Race.\u00a0 Every year our medals change, you won’t get a boring generic medal here.<\/p>\n

Top that with our iconic retro space bag, and finisher shirt, plus if you are a returning Legacy Club runner you’ll receive a unique bonus item to commemorate your legacy status. Jump over our Swag page to view each year’s medals and goodies.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tVIEW SWAG\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\tRace Details\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t

\t\n\tRace Date<\/h3>

The race will be on\u00a0Saturday, October 18, 2025<\/strong>, with last-minute check-in starting at 6:00 AM and the first race at 7:30 AM after sunrise.<\/p>\n\t\t

\t\n\tEarly Check-In<\/h3>

Early check-in on\u00a0Friday<\/strong>\u00a0from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM<\/strong>, location at race staging area by the start\/finish line inside Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park. Drive into the park and take a left at the stop sign and follow to the end.<\/p>\n\t\t

\t\n\tStart Line<\/h3>

The start and finish line is located\u00a0inside Vasquez Rocks National Park<\/strong><\/a> at 10700 Escondido Canyon Rd, Agua Dulce, CA 91350, park outside fo the park and walk or bus in to the race start line.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"2024\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

Participant Perks<\/a><\/h3>