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Pacifico Ultra

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Pacifico Ultra race photo
Pacifico Ultra race photo
Palmdale
US
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Race date in 233 days
May 29, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Palmdale · 50km
Entry fee
$104Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Thu, April 29, 2027See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 8, 2026
Pacifico Ultra race photo
Kbh3rd at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
Pacifico Ultra race photo
CelticWonder at English Wikipedia · Public domain
Pacifico Ultra race photo
G-BDXH · CC0
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Pacifico Ultra — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

A spring trail race in the San Gabriel Mountains near Los Angeles.

Aid is provided along the entire course.

The race is 20 minutes from Palmdale, 40 minutes from Santa Clarita, and one hour from downtown LA.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Pacifico Ultra runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

SoCalTrail Hype | 2025 Pacifico Ultra

SoCalTrail

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Pacifico Ultra — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Pacifico Ultra course map and elevation

The 50km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:30
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50K has a 10-hour limit (until 17:30), and course also closes at 17:30 for 21K.

EventStartTime limit
Ultra50km07:3010h
Half Marathon21km08:00—
City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

Angeles National Forest Mill Creek Summit and Pony Park Day-Use Area

Palmdale

Cut-off
17:30 for all events (50K has a 10-hour limit)

There is one event: an ultramarathon.

The race starts in Palmdale, CA, at 7:30 a.m. local time.

Organizer
Bulldog Ultra and SoCalUltraTrail Organizing Committee
Typical race-season temperature: around 18°C (65°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth
Aid stations
Aid station 9 places for 50K, 3 places for 21K

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

Where and when to collect your Pacifico Ultra race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition
Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

No direct transit; AVTA Route 52 (Littlerock/Pearblossom) runs weekdays only between Palmdale South Valley Transit Center and the Pearblossom Hwy/121st St area, roughly near the race-day park-and-ride, but does not run on the Saturday race day

Start/finish at Mill Creek Summit / Pony Park Day Use Area in Angeles National Forest, reached via organizer shuttle only (no public parking directly at venue).

Race site is inside Angeles National Forest, ~20 min from Palmdale;

only accessible via the organizer shuttle from the park-and-ride.

Getting to the finish

Same as start (Mill Creek Summit / Pony Park Day Use Area)

Finish area co-located with start at the forest race site.

More details

Mandatory race-day parking is at Pearblossom Park & Ride off Hwy 14;

organizer shuttle vans run to and from the race site roughly every 10 minutes throughout the day.

Stations & transport near the venue

Palmdale, CA has a Metrolink station on the Antelope Valley Line (commuter rail into LA Union Station) plus local AVTA buses,

with Metrolink using its own mobile-app/kiosk proof-of-payment tickets rather than the LA TAP card.

However, the Pacifico Ultra course is set in the Angeles National Forest well outside the rail/bus network, so a car is necessary to actually reach the start.

Stations & transport near the venue

Shuttle buses every 10 minutes from Pearblossom Park & Ride (Hwy 14), starting at 05:15.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Course runs between Mill Creek Summit and Pony Park Day Use Area in Angeles National Forest.

The race venue is drop-off and pickup only, so parking is at the Pearblossom Park & Ride near Highway 14.

Shuttle buses are confirmed to run every 10 minutes from 5:15 a.m. The 50K starts at 7:30 a.m., while half marathon starts at 8:00 a.m.;

both events have a time limit of 5:30 p.m. (the 50K has a 10-hour limit).

The 50K covers 31.8 miles with 5,317 feet of elevation gain, while half marathon covers 13.1 miles with 2,293 feet of gain.

This high-altitude course climbs and descends between 5,000 and 7,100 feet.

Each aid station has an individual time limit.

For the 50K, the cutoffs narrow as follows: Pacifico Summit 1 (10:00 a.m.), Alder Saddle 1 (11:00 a.m.), Three Points (12:15 p.m.;

drop bags available), Alder Saddle 2 (1:55 p.m.), Pacifico Summit 2 (3:50 p.m.), and Pacifico Saddle 4 (4:30 p.m.).

The race is reportedly organized by the team behind the Bulldog Ultra and Tejon Ranch SoCal Ultra Trail.

Like other races hosted by SoCalTrail, it follows a cupless policy, so participants must bring their own cup or hydration equipment.

Times are local to Palmdale. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Pacifico Ultra start line in Palmdale

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Los Angeles｜White Man Airport Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service

$165

View on Klook

Los Angeles｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Van Nuys Airport

$70

View on Klook

Hotel – Citadel Outlets & Los Angeles International Airport Transfer Service

$128

View on Klook

Los Angeles｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service from Los Angeles International Airport

$53

View on Klook

LA Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights Admission Ticket

$80

View on Klook

Los Angeles Natural History Museum Admission Ticket

$17

View on Klook

Los Angeles Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Ticket

$25

View on Klook

Los Angeles Downtown Highlights Half-Day Electric Bike Tour

$259

View on Klook

Marina del Rey Sea Lion Kayaking/Paddleboarding Experience

$82

View on Klook

Warner Bros. Studio Admission & Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide

$116

View on Klook

LA City & Iconic Beaches Day Tour with Optional Transportation

$102

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Palmdale with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Palmdale.

Total cost and budget for Pacifico Ultra

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Pacifico Ultra

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Palmdale runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Pacifico Ultra

FAQ
When does Pacifico Ultra 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, May 29, 2027 in Palmdale, CA, United States.

How much is the Pacifico Ultra 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $104.

What is the time limit for Pacifico Ultra 2027?

50K has a 10-hour limit (until 17:30), and course also closes at 17:30 for 21K.

What distances does Pacifico Ultra 2027 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Pacifico Ultra 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:30.

Where does Pacifico Ultra 2027 start?

Angeles National Forest Mill Creek Summit and Pony Park Day-Use Area.

What are the Pacifico Ultra 2027 cut-off times?

17:30 for all events (50K has a 10-hour limit).

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