Santa Clarita Marathon

EPIC RACE IN THE GOLDEN HILLS OF SANTA CLARITA, CA

Ready to hit the trails? The Santa Clarita Trail Race offers seven exciting distances—5K, 10K, 15K, 30K, 60K, 100K, 120K—and three fixed time categories—6, 12, 24-Hours—along with team relay options on an epic trail course taking you through the breathtaking golden hills of Santa Clarita, CA.

Whether you’re a first-time trail runner or a seasoned athlete, the Santa Clarita Trail Race has something to match your fitness level and goals. Prepare for an epic trail race experience!

Step into the golden trails of California and join us for the Santa Clarita Trail Race—an unforgettable trail running experience for all levels, brought to you by New Global Adventures, creators of the popular VALENCIA Trail Race and SPACEROCK Trail Race.

Set in the historic Placerita Canyon, where gold was first discovered in 1842, this race takes you through some of the most stunning and diverse landscapes in Santa Clarita, CA. From challenging hills and winding trails to breathtaking panoramic views, you’ll experience why Southern California is home to some of the best trail running in the country.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this epic race experience—register today and secure your spot at the start line!

AWESOME TRAILS

Run along flowing singletrack trails that wind through East Walker Ranch Open Space with a few killer hills to climb and a blissfully long downhill as you journey through the sun-kissed golden hills of Santa Clarita.

360 VIEWS

Conquer the heart-pounding climbs to reach the sweet ridgelines and be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views stretching across the stunning Santa Clarita Valley.

NATURE

Leave the concrete jungle behind and immerse yourself in nature’s beauty and reconnect with the peaceful, healing landscapes to recharge the body, mind, and spirit.

CAMPING

Camping at the race adds to the overall race experience for relay teams and ultra runners. Giving you a home base for the perfect setup to push your limits with confidence.

NOTE: Relay team registrations are available on the official race website.

Learn more and see full race details at SantaClaritaTrailRace.com

WELCOME TO THE SUGAR DADDY RACE!

Celebrate Father's Day by kicking off the weekend with an awesome race taking you on a scenic tour through the beautiful Santa Clarita Valley in a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, or Kids race.

Get your PR on our fast, almost flat course on paved paseo trails. Created to bring runners together for a great race experience as you finish across the historic Iron Horse bridge into the finish line to earn our epic Sugar Daddy Race bling, plus receive yummy Ben & Jerry's ice cream to help cool you down from your awesome run!

Learn more below or register today to secure your spot at the start line!

FAST COURSE

Runners get to enjoy the best of Santa Clarita's awesome paths and paseos taking runners on a spectacular tour around the Santa Clarita Valley on a very fast course.

HISTORIC BRIDGE

All runners get to make the final push into finish line to run across the historic 120-year old Iron Horse bridge, making for a landmark race finish.

FAMILY FUN

The Sugar Daddy Race is for everyone, runners, walkers, hikers, there is even a Kids Fun Run for the little ones to get active and healthy to experience a race.

SWEET FINISH

In addition to earning an awesome medal, Sugar Daddy finishers will get a special ice cream treat to help cool them off after finishing the race.

Learn more at >> SugarDaddyRace.com

ABOUT THE EVENT

Join us on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, as the Santa Clarita Runners and sponsor Heritage Sierra proudly present the 42nd Annual Independence Day Classic— benefiting cross-country programs for the seven area high schools and other local non-profit organizations.

RACE INFO

• Go to https://id5k.scrunners.org for more details.

• To register, go to https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Newhall/IndependenceDayClassicEvent

• No dogs are allowed on the course during race. Bicyclists may not accompany runners.

• Strollers are allowed for those participating in the run/walk and are required to begin at the back of the start to not impede faster runners.

• It’s likely to be warm—hydrate! There will be a water station on the 5K course.

SHIRTS & GOODIES

• 5K and Senior Walk participants receive a high-quality technical shirt (100% micro-fiber) and a finisher's medal.

• Kids K participants will receive a finisher's medal.

• Pictures for FREE download after the race. (Link to photos will be provided, typically a few days following the race.)

• Post-race expo featuring 10 or so vendors will be held following the races in the park.

• Free Kona Ice will be available to all participants following the race during the expo.

RACE START TIMES/LOCATION

• Kids K – Race Time: 7:15am

• 5K – Race Time: 7:30am

• Masters Walk – Race Time: 7:35am, immediately following 5K start

Expo immediately following the race featuring free Kona Ice for participants

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LOCATION

Newhall Park

24933 Newhall Avenue

Newhall, CA 91321

PACKET PICK-UP INFO

Wednesday, July 3rd

• Time: 3:00-8:00pm

• Location: Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita, 24909 Newhall Avenue, Newhall, CA 91321 (Look for the inflatable arch!)

Thursday, July 4th

• Time: 6:00-7:30am for Kids K

6:00-7:45am for 5K, Senior Walk

• Location: Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita, 24909 Newhall Avenue, Newhall, CA 91321 (Look for the inflatable arch!)

Runners are encouraged to pick up their packets on July 3rd if possible.

PARKING AND DROP-OFFS

Parking

• Wednesday, July 3rd – Street parking is available for Wednesday’s Packet Pick-Up available near the Boys and Girls Club.

• Thursday, July 4th – Parking is available but can be difficult with street closures and parade attendees. Ask about parking at Packet Pick-Up for additional recommendations. We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the locations and closures beforehand and also arrive early!

Drop-Offs

• Refer to the parking information above, especially the closure of Newhall Ave. at about 6:45am. Try to get as close as possible to Newhall Ave and Dalbey Drive for Drop-Offs.

COURSE INFORMATION

Kids K – The Kids K is a simple out-and-back course, beginning at the 5K start line on Dalbey Drive. Runners proceed west and turn around just before they reach Orchard Village Road. Dalbey Drive will be completely closed during the race.

5K – The 5K Course is fast, flat, and paved, starting on Dalbey Drive going west and proceeding to the City of Santa Clarita parade route, featuring one of the best cheering sections in SoCal! The turnaround point is in front of the library on Lyons Avenue.

Senior Walk – The new Senior Walk is a flat out-and-back course. The event will begin immediately after the 5K runners depart and will also proceed west on Dalbey Drive, turning left (south) on Orchard Village Road (along the Parade Route) until reaching the halfway point where walkers return to the starting point.

AWARDS

Overall and Team Awards

• Team and Overall Awards will be presented during the expo on race day. Overall and Team Awards will be presented to the top finishers in the following categories.

OVERALL

• Top male/female 5K finisher

TEAM

• Fastest 5K (min. 5 runners) NOTE: Top 5 finisher times will be used for calculating team results.

• Most Participants across all events

Age Group Awards (5K only)

Age Group Awards can be picked up at the SCR tent on race day (near the Race Results tent). 5K AG Awards are based on chip time and will be provided to male and female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the following age categories.

AGE GROUP AWARDS (Male & Female, 3-deep) – 5K:

• 12 & under

• 13-18

• 19-24

• 25-29

• 30-34

• 35-39

• 40-44

• 45-49

• 50-54

• 55-59

• 60-64

• 65-69

• 70+

DEFERRALS, TRANSFERS & REFUNDS

Deferrals

• The Independence Day Classic does not offer deferrals. However, registration can be transferred to another participant at no cost (see below). Additionally, race insurance can be purchased from RunSignUp at the time of registration.

Transfer Your Registration to Someone Else

• The Independence Day Classic does allow what RunSignup refers to a "Gift Transfer," where the registrant gives their registration to another user, does not receive a refund, and the gift recipient is able to register for free. The Race does not charge a processing fee for "Gifting" a registration to another user. If you would like to transfer your entry to a new runner using this method, please do so by Tuesday, July 2nd.

• Transfers are initiated from within RunSignup.

Refunds

• The Independence Day Classic does not offer refunds. However, during registration you have the option to purchase race insurance which provides refunds when unforeseen things happen such as injuries.

• Although consumers purchase through the RunSignup website, insurance provider RegShield is a third-party entity, and all plan-related questions should be directed to FanShield via email at help@fanshield.com.