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A scenic tour of Pacifico Mountain in the majestic Angeles National Forest.
The producers of the Bulldog Ultra are back for this springtime, high-country adventure in the rugged San Gabriel Mountains…a fully-supported, wilderness experience in LA’s own wild and local big mountains, less than 20 minutes from Palmdale, 40 minutes from Santa Clarita or just a one-hour drive from downtown LA.
Choose from challenging 50k or Half-Marathon routes along the Pacifico Mountain Road and the Silver Moccasin Trail straight into the heart of the Angeles National Forest. Designed with technical singletrack, mountainside truck trails and idyllic paved roads to keep you inspired and motivated with every winding turn, rewarding climb and epic descent; these runnable routes feature incredible landscapes from within silent pine forests above the high desert to Mount Gleason’s treelined ridge, Mount Hillyer’s sandy boulders and Pacifico Mountain’s panoramic views of the ANF and Mojave Desert.
Join us on May 30, 2026 to celebrate an amazing course with nine expert aid station stops, free race photos, a fully-stocked finish festival with tacos, massage and enough shaded seating for everyone to enjoy and celebrate the 5,500 plus feet of vert and 31 mile journey through the San Gabes. The Half-Marathon features three aid stops and charges the 2,341’ climb straight to Pacifico Summit and back in time to celebrate with the ultra finishers.
The Pacifico 50k offers a $500 Course Record Bonus for the women and men and is the only 50k Silver Ticket race for the Angeles Crest 100-mile Endurance Run!! Overall and age group podiums in both the Half-Marathon and 50k win unique collectable awards. Every finisher get’s locally-made Trail Half or 50k Ultra medals.
Firefighters and race directors race for free!! (email info@socaltrail.events)
All SoCalTrail races are CUPLESS.
Sterling Silver Ticket Race
The Pacifico Ultra 50k will serve as a Sterling Silver Ticket Race for the 2026 Angeles Crest 100. Four Recipients (Top 2 Males and Top 2 Females) of the 2026 Pacifico Ultra 50k will earn Sterling Silver Tickets and guaranteed entry into the 2026 Angeles Crest 100 Mile.
*Recipients are responsible for their race entry fee and completing 8 hours of Trail Work.
Win SoCalTrail Season Passes!!
The "Trail Half Series" features six fun and challenging trail half-marathons in 2026. Complete at least three of the six SoCalTrail half-marathons in 2026 for a chacne to win a SoCalTrail Season Pass.
Runners that complete all six half-marathons earn the collectible SoCalTrail "Trail 1/2 Series" award plaque to hold your finisher medals. Overall Points Series points winners earn the Trail 1/2 Champion award and comp entries to the SoCalTrail Season Finale at Crystal Cove on Decemer 12, 2026.
To be part of the Series, get finishes at any 3 of these 6 races…
1. Boney Mountain ½ Marathon on February 7 >>Register Now<<
2. Singletrack Stampede ½ Marathon on March 14 >>Register Now<<
3. Point Mugu ½ Marathon on April 4 >>Register Now<<
4. Pacifico ½ Marathon on May 30 >>Register Now<<
5. No Name ½ Marathon on October 17
6. LA Turkey Trail ½ Marathon on Thanksgiving morning
Rules of the Game:
- Points are awarded based on your finish time as a percentage time of the winner’s time in the race.
- The winner receives the maximum points (100), and everyone else gets a percentage of that maximum.
- Women and men are scored separately within their divisions based on the winning time in that division.
- A age group categories are scored within their gender based on the winning time in that gender
- Only the half-marathon distances from at least 3 of the 6 races in the series are scored.
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The Schedule
5:00am - Parking Lot Opens
5:15am - Shuttles
5:30am - Race Day Registration & Runner Check-in
7:30am - 50k Start
8:00am - Half-Marathon Start
9:30am - Athlete Food Served
11:30am - Half-Marathon Awards
1:30pm - 50k Awards
5:30pm - Course Closed
The Fun Stuff
All Pacifico Ultra Runners Get:
50k and Half-Marathon Finisher Medals
FREE Course Photography
Delicious Local Tacos (vegan option)
Hot & Iced Coffee
Sports Massage by VFE
Finish Line Announcers and Music
Same Day Results
Run Club Aid Stations
Professional Medical Support
Awards & Prizes
Overall Awards and Age Group awards for both the 50k and Half-Marathon:
U20 / 20-29 / 30-39 / 40-49 / 50-59 / 60-69 / 70+
$500 Course Record Bonus - Ellie Baxter’s 5:17:38 women’s record and Anthony Fagundes’ 4:11:07
Half-Marathon winners are invited to compete in the SoCalTrail Season Finale on December 12, 2026 at the Crystal Cove Trail Run.
50k winners are also invited to compete at the Bulldog Ultra on August 15, 2026.
A great effort is made to support the community by partnering with local businesses, small businesses, family- and minority-owned businesses.
Follow @SoCalTrail on Instagram and @SoCalTrailRuns on Facebook for official announcements and updates.
The Course
Both the 50k and 1/2 marathon are demanding routes for seasoned ultra-marathoners and runners seeking an challenging outdoor experience. Runners should be prepared to start at 5,000’ elevation with the majority of miles taking place around 5,600-7,100’ in elevation, and race day temperatures possibly ranging from the mid-50’s to mid-80’s.
50k Course:
31.8 miles with 5,621' vert
50k Strava Route
10-hour time limit
7:30am 50k Start
Aid Stations & Cut-offs:
Mile 6.8 - Pacifico Summit 1 - 10:00am
Mile 10.9 - Alder Saddle 1 - 11:00am
Mile 14.6 - Three Points (Drop Bags) - 12:15pm
Mile 20.4 - Alder Saddle 2 - 1:55pm
Mile 26.1 - Pacifico Summit 2 - 3:50pm
Mile 31.3 - Finish - 5:30pm
Half-Marathon Course:
13. miles with 2,510' gain
Half-Marathon Strava Route
8:00am Half-Marathon Start
Aid Stations & Cut-offs:
Mile 7.0 - Pacifico Summit - 3:50pm
All SoCalTrail races are CUPLESS.
Directions & Parking
The Pacifico Ultra race site is located at Mill Creek Summit and the Pony Park Day Use Area in the Angeles National Forest. Race Site - Drop-off Only
Off-site parking only on race day.
Race Day Parking
If arriving from the North on the 14:
• Exit Angeles Forest Highway South
• Continue approximately 9 miles South
If arriving from the South in Los Angeles:
• Take Angeles Crest Highway 2 North to Angeles Forest Highway
or
• Take Big Tujunga Canyon Road North/East to Angeles Forest Highway
Race Day Parking:
Off-site parking will be in Pearblossom Park & Ride, just off the 14.
Shuttle vans will operate throughout the day to-and-from the race site every 10 minutes. Please plan accordingly to arrive to race site on time. Race Day Parking
Discounts & Volunteers
Volunteers from other SoCalTrail events can earn Race Credits for the Pacifico Ultra!!
To Volunteer at the Pacifico Ultra, or other SoCalTrail races, please click on the link below or email volunteer@socaltrail.events. We'd love to have you on the team!!
Volunteer Sign Up
All volunteers get awesome race swag, meals, coffee/cocoa and massage.
Race credits to future SoCalTrail races are $15/hour and are transferrable to friends and family!
2026 volunteers will have guaranteed spots in the 2027 running of the Pacifico Ultra
Firefighters (with valid identification) and Race Directors race for FREE!!
If you're an active Firefighter, Race Director or Running Group organizer please email info@socaltrail.events for your SoCalTrail code.
Sponsors
Tanri - Stay Younger Longer with TANRI Suncare Products
@DoctorMvmt - offering physical therapy services to help you run pain free
Adventure Awareness Concepts - professional event medical services at all SoCalTrail events.
Event's current local time: 8:30 AM PT
