Spartan Trail - San Jose Trail Challenge

Sanborn County Park is home to well-groomed but steep and difficult trails, which makes for a challenging for runners of all abilities. 

Situated on the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains and home to giant coastal redwood groves, the park is shaded and relatively temperate even in the hotter months, making it a local favorite for hikers, runners, and mountain bikers. Racers can expect big climbs and descents with good footing on flowy singletrack trails through dense forest.

Upcoming Races

Sep 27 2026
50 KM
6,345 6,345 ft.
Lollipop
9:00 Cutoff
3 Elevation Rating
Hilly, ~2500-7500 feet in 50 miles
3 Surface Rating
Some rocks, root, and/or ruts

Additional Distances

This event also has the following sub ultra distances

10 KM 13.1 Miles

Results

Date Finishers Top Result (F) Top Result (M)
09/27/25 64 5:51:23 5:27:40
09/29/24 44 6:55:04 5:24:10
09/30/23 46 6:37:46 4:49:55
09/18/21 25 7:58:54 4:53:19

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