Sat, Aug 1, 2026

Rodeo Valley Trail Run

Sausilto, CA

Registration closedAnnual since at least 2022

31 Miles18.6 MilesHalf Marathon4.8 Miles

About the Rodeo Valley Trail Run

The course starts near a preserved WWII military post and Rodeo Beach, then climbs hard into the Marin Headlands. The terrain is genuine trail, with steep pitches and long descents through coastal hills. Views open toward the Pacific and across to the Golden Gate as the route moves through single-track in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Foxes, coyotes, and bobcats share the hills.

Free parking is scattered across several lots and pullouts near the start, including a beach lot and a larger lot farther out with a short walk to the start area. Shuttles have run between the outer lot and the beach on race morning. Dogs are welcome on the shorter distance, as long as they start at the back and stay leashed.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

4.8 Miles · 2025 results

103finishers

36:02winner

1:06:53median

2:22:07cutoff

Top 3: Jack Frank (36:02) · Matthew Lindeman (36:27) · Daniel Quinn (36:37)

13.2 Miles · 2025 results

82finishers

1:39:17winner

2:33:21median

4:49:53cutoff

Top 3: Anthony Menicutch (1:39:17) · Jonas Mueller (1:41:21) · Peter Malmquist (1:46:26)

31 Miles · 2025 results

74finishers

4:03:53winner

5:53:31median

8:18:40cutoff

Top 3: Jayson Hefner (4:03:53) · Cooper Ras (4:15:14) · Greg Miller (4:18:27)

18.6 Miles · 2025 results

67finishers

2:14:22winner

3:24:35median

5:05:34cutoff

Top 3: Eric Jackson (2:14:22) · Scott Bickard (2:22:59) · Oliver Swain (2:31:06)

The Rodeo Valley 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.

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

31 Miles8/1/2026 07:00-

18.6 Miles8/1/2026 07:00-

13.2 Miles8/1/2026 07:00-

4.8 Miles8/1/2026 07:00-

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Common Questions About the Rodeo Valley Trail Run

Will I finish last at the Rodeo Valley Trail Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 4.8 Miles field finished slower than 1:06:53, and the last recorded finisher came in around 2:22:07, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Rodeo Valley Trail Run a good first 4.8 Miles?

It is a small race (103 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 4.8 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Rodeo Valley Trail Run?

The 4.8 Miles winner ran 36:02 while the median finisher took 1:06:53. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.