Rancho Hills Trail Run - Fall

NOV
8
2025
Take on the rolling, scenic trails of Rancho Cañada del Oro in Morgan Hill with distances from 5K to 50K. Expect challenging hills, mixed singletrack and fire road, creek crossings and big views framed by old oaks for a true trail running adventure.
Sat 8 Nov 2025
50 kilometers Marathon 30 kilometers Half Marathon 10 miles 8 miles 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Rancho Hills Trail Run is scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve, 4289 Casa Loma Road, Morgan Hill, CA. The event offers multiple trail distances and is held fully within the preserve.

Distances offered

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • 8 Mile
  • 10 Mile
  • Half Marathon
  • 30K
  • Trail Marathon
  • 50K

Course, logistics and safety

The courses are very hilly and mix singletrack (about 40%) and fire roads (about 60%) on dirt surfaces, with creeks and old oak trees and exposed sections. Reported course ascent ranges from 464 feet for the 5K to 6,059 feet for the 50K. Two fully stocked aid stations are listed: Rancho Canada del Oro (start/finish area) and Bald Peaks/Needlegrass. Additional water stops are located at several trail intersections. Runners are strongly encouraged to carry at least one, preferably two, water bottles or a camelback. Drop bags are available only at the Rancho Canada del Oro aid station. There is one on-site commode in the main parking lot; additional public toilets are noted nearby. Wildlife caution: watch for rattlesnakes. Online, mail-in, and race-day registration options are provided. Overall time limits by distance are: 5K - 1 hour; 10K - 2 hours; 8 Mile - 2.5 hours; 10 Mile - 3 hours; Half Marathon - 4 hours; 30K - 5 hours; Trail Marathon - 8 hours; 50K - 9 hours. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50 km
50k
Marathon
Trail Marathon
30 km
30k
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 mi
10 Mile
8 mi
8 Mile
10 km
10k
5 km

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