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Horseshoe Lake Trail Run

Date
April 17, 2027
Distance
5 mi · Half Marathon · 30K & more
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From the Organizer

The course is within the Skyline Ridge, Long Ridge, and Russian Ridge Open Space Preserves. The majority of the course is along the Bay Area Ridge Trail with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Cruz Mountains.
(Distances are accurately measured using a Rolatape® surveyor's measuring wheel.)

 

Events

5 mi8:15 AMRegister →
Half Marathon8 AMRegister →
Marathon8 AMRegister →
Kid's Run (6yo & younger, 50yd dash) - Free!7:50 AMRegister →
Coastal Testing8:30 AMRegister →

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

71°

Typical Low

45°

Chance of Rain

17%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Los Gatos, 3 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:32 AMSunset 7:45 PMDaylight 13h 13m

Host City

About Los Gatos, CA

Elevation

1,373 ft

Nearest Airport

SJC

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · 12 mi

Time Zone

Pacific Time

From Endurance Grid

Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.

Race Location

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What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Horseshoe Lake Trail Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Days to train

Race
Horseshoe Lake Trail Run
Date
April 17, 2027

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Horseshoe Lake Trail Run?
Horseshoe Lake Trail Run is a running race held in Los Gatos, California on April 17, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Horseshoe Lake Trail Run?
Saturday, April 17, 2027 in Los Gatos, California at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve (Circle Parking Lot), Los Gatos, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Horseshoe Lake Trail Run?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Horseshoe Lake Trail Run

Apr 17, 2027

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