Sat, Dec 5, 2026

Peacock Gap Trail Run

San Rafael, CA

Registration closedAnnual since at least 2022

19.5 MilesHalf Marathon6.3 Miles

About the Peacock Gap Trail Run

The Peacock Gap Trail Run takes place inside China Camp State Park, a former shrimp-fishing settlement that now draws trail runners into a dense network of single-track. The route climbs up and over the park's peak, passing through thick forest before opening onto exposed trails above San Pablo Bay, with views of Mt. Tam and San Francisco Bay stretching out on clear days. Wild turkeys are a regular sighting.

The start is at Harry Barbier Memorial Park within China Camp. Parking and access are through the state park, so arriving with time to settle in before the gun is worth it. The post-race scene sits right there in the park, which keeps things simple after a morning on the trails.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

13.1 Miles · 2025 results

105finishers

1:33:47winner

2:14:56median

3:53:12cutoff

Top 3: Alex Hudgins (1:33:47) · George Williams (1:40:39) · Michael Denevan (1:42:13)

6.3 Miles · 2025 results

83finishers

45:47winner

1:11:56median

2:01:56cutoff

Top 3: Alex Grijalba (45:47) · Christopher Seidell (46:45) · Henry Grisman (49:01)

19.7 Miles · 2025 results

40finishers

2:28:29winner

4:01:02median

5:13:46cutoff

Top 3: Christopher Concannon (2:28:29) · Anthony Menicutch (2:36:27) · Michael Hamlin (2:37:39)

The Peacock Gap Trail Run has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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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 Sep 22, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

19.5 Miles12/5/2026 08:30-

13.1 Miles12/5/2026 08:30-

6.3 Miles12/5/2026 09:00-

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Common Questions About the Peacock Gap Trail Run

Will I finish last at the Peacock Gap Trail Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 13.1 Miles field finished slower than 2:14:56, and the last recorded finisher came in around 3:53:12, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Peacock Gap Trail Run a good first 13.1 Miles?

It is a small race (105 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 13.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Peacock Gap Trail Run?

The 13.1 Miles winner ran 1:33:47 while the median finisher took 2:14:56. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.