Exclusive access to a private 30,000-acre California ranch never before open to the public
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A point-to-point journey through the exclusive 30,000-acre Rancho San Fernando Rey, a working cattle ranch previously closed to the public. Set in California's Santa Ynez Valley, the course traverses historic ranch roads and flowing singletrack through coastal sage scrub, live oak canyons, and open grasslands, with views stretching to Cachuma Lake and the Pacific Ocean. With approximately 5,085 feet of climbing and a firm 10-hour cutoff, it rewards well-prepared runners with an unparalleled California backcountry experience on land steeped in Mexican land grant–era heritage.
Some ultra experience recommended
Solvang, CA, United StatesNovember 14, 2026
Pacific Trails California 50K is a point-to-point trail race in Solvang, CA, United States, held on November 14, 2026. The course covers 31.6 miles, climbs 6,010 ft, and has a 10h cutoff.
| Location | Mile | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 883 ft | — | ||
Redrock Hydration Station Aid Station | 3.3 | 1,211 ft | — | ||
Loma Alta Aid Station Aid Station | 8.1 | 2,080 ft | — | ||
Old Man Mountain Aid Station Aid Station | 12.6 | 1,627 ft | — | ||
Santa Cruz Water Station Resource | 16.2 | 1,572 ft | — | ||
Cow Camp Aid Station Aid Station | 21.3 | 1,047 ft | 6h30m1:30 PM | ||
Boot Hill Water Station Resource | 25.6 | 981 ft | — | ||
Horse Canyon Aid Station Aid Station | 28.6 | 1,070 ft | — | ||
Finish Finish | 31.6 | 879 ft | 10h5:00 PM | Drop Bags |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
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No dogs allowed on the ranch or on shuttles due to active cattle ranching operations.
No crew rules specified
November can bring significant rainfall on the Central Coast; the 2025 inaugural event was cancelled due to an atmospheric river that dumped 13+ inches of rain on the ranch
Exposed ridgelines on the course can be windy, particularly in fall and winter conditions
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