Description

The 50K and 50 Mile races are run on scenic, hilly trails and fire roads, with 5,440 feet of climb
in the 50K and 8,530 feet of climb in the 50 Mile. You will run through peaceful oak forests,
wide open meadows, and along ridges with spectacular views of the Santa Clara Valley and the
Santa Cruz Mountains. Although the course is very challenging, the friendly aid stations and
beautiful scenery (and no time cut-offs in the 50K!) make Quicksilver an excellent choice for a
first trail ultra-marathon. And the outstanding post-race barbecue is a fitting reward after you’ve
met the challenge.

25K

The 25K race is run on scenic, hilly trails and fire roads in Almaden Quicksilver County Park. It is run in conjunction with the Quicksilver 50K and 50 Mile Endurance Runs. The race starts one hour after the ultra events and follows the same course for about 14 miles to the Capehorn aid station. Then 25K runners will turn off, make a short climb, and have a 1.5-mile mostly downhill run to the finish.