What distances are available for the Pacifico Ultra 2026?

• →50k Ultra Trail: 31.8 miles with 5,317' of elevation gain
• →21k / Half-Marathon Trail: 13.1 miles with 2,293' of elevation gain

What is the race day schedule?

• →5:00am: Parking lot opens
• →5:15am: Shuttles begin
• →5:30am: Race day registration & check-in
• →7:30am: 50k Start
• →8:00am: Half-Marathon Start
• →9:30am: Athlete food served
• →11:30am: Half-Marathon Awards
• →1:30pm: 50k Awards
• →5:30pm: Course closed

What are the course details and terrain?

The routes begin at approximately 5,000' elevation, with most running between 5,600' and 7,100'. The terrain consists of a mix of technical singletrack, mountainside truck trails, and paved road sections. The 50k is a full loop through the San Gabriels that summits Pacifico twice, while the Half-Marathon is a punchy out-and-back route that climbs to the Pacifico Summit and back. Official routes can be viewed via Footpath ↗ for the 50k and Footpath ↗ for the Half-Marathon.

What are the aid stations and cutoffs for the 50k distance?

• →Mile 4.6: Pacifico Saddle
• →Mile 6.4: Pacifico Summit 1 (10:00am cutoff)
• →Mile 7.9: Pacifico Saddle 2
• →Mile 11.1: Alder Saddle 1 (11:00am cutoff)
• →Mile 14.9: Three Points (Drop Bags allowed) (12:15pm cutoff)
• →Mile 20.7: Alder Saddle 2 (1:55pm cutoff)
• →Mile 23.9: Pacifico Saddle 3
• →Mile 25.4: Pacifico Summit 2 (3:50pm cutoff)
• →Mile 27.1: Pacifico Saddle 4 (4:30pm cutoff)
• →Mile 31.8: Finish (5:30pm cutoff)

What are the aid stations and cutoffs for the Half-Marathon?

• →Mile 4.6: Pacifico Saddle
• →Mile 7.0: Pacifico Summit (3:50pm cutoff)
• →Mile 8.5: Pacifico Saddle (4:30pm cutoff)
• →Finish: (5:30pm cutoff)

What prizes and special awards are offered?

• →$500 Course Record Bonus (Current records: Ellie Baxter 5:17:38 W / Anthony Fagundes 4:11:07 M)
• →Sterling Silver Ticket: Top 2 Male & Top 2 Female 50k finishers receive guaranteed entry into the 2026 Angeles Crest 100 Mile (runners responsible for entry fee + 8 hours trail work)
• →50k Overall Winners: Free flights + entry to Mar a Mar ↗ stage race across the Baja Peninsula
• →Half-Marathon Overall Winners: Entry to Mar a Mar ↗ + invite to SoCalTrail Season Finale (Crystal Cove, Dec 12, 2026)
• →Podium Awards: Overall 1/2/3 and Age Group podiums (F/M/NB) for both distances

What age categories are used for awards?

Awards are presented for the following age groups:

• →U20
• →20-29
• →30-39
• →40-49
• →50-59
• →60-69
• →70+

What is included for finishers?

• →Handcrafted, locally-made finisher medals (Trail Half & 50k Ultra)
• →Free course photography
• →Local tacos (vegan option available)
• →Hot & iced coffee
• →Sports massage by VFE
• →Finish line announcer and music
• →Same-day results

Are there any specific race rules or requirements?

• →This is a CUPLESS race; all participants must bring their own cup or vessel.
• →Official navigation is provided via Footpath ↗.