Across the weekend of 24–25 January 2026, the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic turns the trails north of San Francisco into a big winter trail festival, with distances of 15K, 25K, 50K and 50 miles so runners can choose their own level of suffering. Courses weave from the Golden Gate Bridge area into the Marin Headlands on a mix of narrow singletrack and wider fire roads, stacking up serious elevation as they climb ridgelines and drop into coastal valleys. Expect long climbs, technical descents, ocean views and skyline shots of San Francisco, all rolled into lollipop-style loops or out-and-back sections. The atmosphere blends Spartan’s polished race organisation with a classic West Coast trail vibe: early starts, big vistas, and a finish-line scene full of tired smiles and dusty legs.
Races
Race Date:
25 January, 2026
The 15K on Sunday 25 January 2026 at 9:00 a.m. starts at Rodeo Beach and finishes at Crissy Field in San Francisco, an approximately 10.3-mile (16.6 km) point-to-point race with about 1,630 ft (497 m) of elevation gain, organised by Spartan Trail as the most accessible way to experience Marin Headlands trails and a run across the Golden Gate Bridge.
Race Date:
25 January, 2026
On Sunday 25 January 2026 at 8:00 a.m., the 25K takes runners from the Rodeo Beach parking lot in Marin to a finish at Crissy Field, 1199 East Beach, San Francisco, California, a 15.2-mile route with around 2,318 ft (707 m) of climbing that crosses the Golden Gate Bridge and dives into the Headlands under the organisation of Spartan Race / Spartan Trail.
Race Date:
24 January, 2026
Also on Saturday 24 January 2026 at 7:00 a.m., the 50K starts and finishes at Rodeo Beach in the Marin Headlands, a 30.1-mile course with roughly 4,369 ft (1,332 m) of ascent organised by Spartan Trail, weaving across coastal singletrack and fire roads with constant views back toward the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco.
Race Date:
24 January, 2026
On Saturday 24 January 2026 at 5:30 a.m., the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50 Mile sends runners from the Rodeo Beach parking lot in the Marin Headlands, California on a rugged 50.4-mile loop with about 7,868 ft (2,398 m) of elevation gain, organised by Spartan Race Inc. / Spartan Trail and showcasing big climbs, Pacific views and classic Headlands ridgelines.
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FAQs
What is the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 15km?
How long is the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 15km?
Where does the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 15km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 15km?
How can I prepare for the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 15km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 15km?
The 15K on Sunday 25 January 2026 at 9:00 a.m. starts at Rodeo Beach and finishes at Crissy Field in San Francisco, an approximately 10.3-mile (16.6 km) point-to-point race with about 1,630 ft (497 m) of elevation gain, organised by Spartan Trail as the most accessible way to experience Marin Headlands trails and a run across the Golden Gate Bridge.
The Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 15km is 15km long.
The Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 15km takes place in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Runna classifies the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 15km elevation profile as Hilly.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 15km?
The 15K on Sunday 25 January 2026 at 9:00 a.m. starts at Rodeo Beach and finishes at Crissy Field in San Francisco, an approximately 10.3-mile (16.6 km) point-to-point race with about 1,630 ft (497 m) of elevation gain, organised by Spartan Trail as the most accessible way to experience Marin Headlands trails and a run across the Golden Gate Bridge.
How long is the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 15km?
The Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 15km is 15km long.
Where does the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 15km take place?
The Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 15km takes place in San Francisco, CA, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 15km?
Runna classifies the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 15km elevation profile as Hilly.
How can I prepare for the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 15km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 15km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 25km?
How long is the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 25km?
Where does the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 25km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 25km?
How can I prepare for the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 25km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 25km?
On Sunday 25 January 2026 at 8:00 a.m., the 25K takes runners from the Rodeo Beach parking lot in Marin to a finish at Crissy Field, 1199 East Beach, San Francisco, California, a 15.2-mile route with around 2,318 ft (707 m) of climbing that crosses the Golden Gate Bridge and dives into the Headlands under the organisation of Spartan Race / Spartan Trail.
The Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 25km is 25km long.
The Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 25km takes place in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Runna classifies the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 25km elevation profile as Hilly.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 25km?
On Sunday 25 January 2026 at 8:00 a.m., the 25K takes runners from the Rodeo Beach parking lot in Marin to a finish at Crissy Field, 1199 East Beach, San Francisco, California, a 15.2-mile route with around 2,318 ft (707 m) of climbing that crosses the Golden Gate Bridge and dives into the Headlands under the organisation of Spartan Race / Spartan Trail.
How long is the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 25km?
The Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 25km is 25km long.
Where does the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 25km take place?
The Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 25km takes place in San Francisco, CA, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 25km?
Runna classifies the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 25km elevation profile as Hilly.
How can I prepare for the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 25km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 25km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50K?
How long is the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50K?
Where does the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50K?
How can I prepare for the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50K?
Also on Saturday 24 January 2026 at 7:00 a.m., the 50K starts and finishes at Rodeo Beach in the Marin Headlands, a 30.1-mile course with roughly 4,369 ft (1,332 m) of ascent organised by Spartan Trail, weaving across coastal singletrack and fire roads with constant views back toward the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco.
The Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50K is 50km long.
The Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50K takes place in San Francisco, CA, USA.
The Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50K elevation gain is 1332 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50K?
Also on Saturday 24 January 2026 at 7:00 a.m., the 50K starts and finishes at Rodeo Beach in the Marin Headlands, a 30.1-mile course with roughly 4,369 ft (1,332 m) of ascent organised by Spartan Trail, weaving across coastal singletrack and fire roads with constant views back toward the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco.
How long is the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50K?
The Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50K is 50km long.
Where does the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50K take place?
The Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50K takes place in San Francisco, CA, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50K?
The Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50K elevation gain is 1332 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50 Miles?
How long is the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50 Miles?
Where does the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50 Miles take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50 Miles?
How can I prepare for the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50 Miles?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50 Miles?
On Saturday 24 January 2026 at 5:30 a.m., the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50 Mile sends runners from the Rodeo Beach parking lot in the Marin Headlands, California on a rugged 50.4-mile loop with about 7,868 ft (2,398 m) of elevation gain, organised by Spartan Race Inc. / Spartan Trail and showcasing big climbs, Pacific views and classic Headlands ridgelines.
The Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50 Miles is 80km long.
The Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50 Miles takes place in San Francisco, CA, USA.
The Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50 Miles elevation gain is 2398 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50 Miles?
On Saturday 24 January 2026 at 5:30 a.m., the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50 Mile sends runners from the Rodeo Beach parking lot in the Marin Headlands, California on a rugged 50.4-mile loop with about 7,868 ft (2,398 m) of elevation gain, organised by Spartan Race Inc. / Spartan Trail and showcasing big climbs, Pacific views and classic Headlands ridgelines.
How long is the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50 Miles?
The Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50 Miles is 80km long.
Where does the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50 Miles take place?
The Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50 Miles takes place in San Francisco, CA, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50 Miles?
The Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50 Miles elevation gain is 2398 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50 Miles?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Golden Gate Spartan Trail Classic 50 Miles?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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