Ocean views and 14,000 ft of vertical on rugged Santa Monica Mountains singletrack
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A rugged coastal 50-miler through Point Mugu State Park in the Santa Monica Mountains, starting from the Ray Miller Trailhead just off Pacific Coast Highway. The course relentlessly climbs and descends over nearly 14,000 feet of vertical, rewarding runners with sweeping Pacific Ocean views from high ridgelines before plunging back into deep canyons. Known for its well-marked singletrack, generous aid stations, and the unique 'drop-down' cutoff system where slower runners are downgraded to shorter distances rather than pulled from the course entirely.
Experienced ultrarunners
Malibu, CA, United StatesDecember 06, 2025
Ray Miller Trail Races 50 Mile is a loop trail race in Malibu, CA, United States, held on December 06, 2025. The course covers 50 miles, climbs 7,830 ft, and has a 15h cutoff.
| Location | Mile | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew | Pacers | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Miller Trailhead Start | 0.0 | 0 ft | — | |||
Hell Hill Aid #1 Aid Station | 4.8 | 886 ft | — | |||
Hell Hill Aid #2 Aid Station | 11.0 | 886 ft | — | |||
Hell Hill Aid #3 Aid Station | 16.0 | 886 ft | 7h1:00 PM | |||
Danielson Ranch Aid Station | 23.0 | 295 ft | 8h30m2:30 PM | Drop Bags | ||
Yerba Buena Aid Station | 33.0 | 2,126 ft | 9h30m3:30 PM | Drop Bags | ||
Sycamore Canyon Aid Station | 44.0 | 102 ft | 13h30m7:30 PM | Crew | Pacers | Drop Bags |
Finish Finish | 50.0 | 56 ft | 15h9:00 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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Exposed coastal ridgelines can experience strong onshore winds, especially in the afternoon.
December is the start of Southern California's rainy season. Wet trails can make descents slippery.
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