2026 Crystal Springs Trail Run
The 2026 Crystal Springs Trail Run is scheduled for Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Huddart Park in Woodside, California. Set among towering redwoods and lush ferns, the event offers challenging courses through Huddart Park, King's Mountain, and Bear Gulch. Participants can expect cool, shaded conditions typical of the redwood forests, with temperatures generally ranging from the mid-50s to low 70s Fahrenheit in late August.
What distances are available for this event?
- →8K race starting at 8:45 AM
- →Half Marathon starting at 8:30 AM
- →35K race starting at 8:00 AM
- →Marathon starting at 8:00 AM
- →50K race starting at 8:00 AM
- →Kid's Run (50yd dash for children 6 & younger) starting at 7:50 AM
- →Coastal Testing starting at 7:45 AM
How much does registration cost?
- →Kid's Run: Free ($0)
- →Coastal Testing: Free ($0)
- →8K: $54.00 (incl. $4.00 Fee) / Strikethrough Price: $64.60
- →Half Marathon: $64.60 (incl. $4.60 Fee) / Strikethrough Price: $75.20
- →35K: $69.90 (incl. $4.90 Fee) / Strikethrough Price: $80.50
- →Marathon: $75.20 (incl. $5.20 Fee) / Strikethrough Price: $85.80
- →50K: $85.80 (incl. $5.80 Fee) / Strikethrough Price: $96.40
When does the registration price increase?
Prices increase after August 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM PDT.
What is the event schedule on race day?
- →7:00 AM: Bib Number & Shirt Pick-up begins at Huddart Park (Werder Shelter)
- →7:45 AM: Coastal Testing start
- →7:50 AM: Kid's Run start
- →8:00 AM: 35K, Marathon, and 50K start
- →8:30 AM: Half Marathon start
- →8:45 AM: 8K start
What are the time limits for the races?
- →Marathon: 9 hours (with a cut-off at 11:45 AM at Bear Gulch Aid Station, 11 miles)
- →50K: 9 hours (with a cut-off at 11:15 AM at Bear Gulch Aid Station, 11 miles)
- →All Events: 9 hours
What is included in the registration?
- →Bib number
- →Event shirt (guaranteed if registered 10 business days prior to the event)
What are the course marking procedures?
The course is marked with ribbons approximately every 200 yards, color-coded by distance:
- →8K: Yellow
- →Half Marathon: Pink
- →35K: Pink + Green + Green (return) + Pink (return)
- →Marathon: Pink + Green + Yellow loop + Green (return) + Pink (return)
- →50K: Pink + Green + Orange loop + Green (return) + Pink (return)
Are headphones allowed during the race?
Headphones are allowed on dirt road sections only. They are not permitted on single-track trails, while crossing paved roads, when getting aid at aid stations, or while crossing the finish line.
Are dogs allowed at the event?
No dogs are allowed in the park or on the course.
Are there any specific trail hazards?
Participants should be aware of poison oak and are recommended to stay on the trail. Bees or yellow jackets may also be active.