About the Empire Ranch Trail Run
The course runs through the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, a working cattle ranch set in high desert grasslands. Past participants have mentioned mud, cow pies, and wide open views, which gives you a sense of what the terrain is actually like. The route is trail throughout, and the surroundings feel genuinely remote rather than groomed.
The ranch headquarters sits well outside town, so plan the drive accordingly. There is no charge to enter the conservation area. Post-race, the event has included displays about the property's history and how the ranch operates, which makes for an unhurried finish area.
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Finish-Time Stats
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
10K · 2026 results
261finishers
40:42winner
1:11:23median
2:08:35cutoff
Top 3: James Tracy (40:42) · Raul del Bosque (42:55) · Jason Stuck (44:15)
3.1 Miles · 2026 results
234finishers
19:48winner
41:46median
1:47:50cutoff
Top 3: Diego Ramirez (19:48) · Jason Whipple (22:35) · Jacob Rodriguez (22:38)
1 Miles · 2026 results
40finishers
4:16winner
8:16median
15:33cutoff
Top 3: C. Briseno (4:16) · L. Magana (4:54) · A. Sansom-Burnett (4:55)
The Empire Ranch Trail Run has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
10K1/23/2027 09:30$40
3.1 Miles1/23/2027 09:35$40
1 Mile1/23/2027 09:40$30
1 Mile1/23/2027 09:40$5
1 Mile1/23/2027 09:40Free
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