Dalton Canyon Ultra
- Date Sat 6th February 2027
- Time 6:00AM PST
- Location Glendora, California
- Price $69.90 - $133.50
- Races 4 races
- Distances Ultra, 10km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of adventure at the Dalton Canyon Ultra on Saturday, February 6, 2027, in the stunning Glendora, Los Angeles. This thrilling event takes place in the picturesque Angeles National Forest, right in the heart of the wildland fire community. Participants can choose from three challenging race distances: a grueling 50K solo race, an exciting 50K four-person open relay, or a 10K solo option. With over 9,000 feet of elevation gain and loss, runners will navigate a mix of dirt trails and pavement, making this a true test of endurance and spirit.
Join us in celebrating and honoring hotshot history while supporting the Wildland Firefighter Foundation, with proceeds from the event going to this worthy cause. Whether you're a seasoned ultra-runner or a newcomer looking for a challenge, the Dalton Canyon Ultra promises an unforgettable experience amidst breathtaking natural beauty. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this inspiring community event, rain or shine!
Join us in celebrating and honoring hotshot history while supporting the Wildland Firefighter Foundation, with proceeds from the event going to this worthy cause. Whether you're a seasoned ultra-runner or a newcomer looking for a challenge, the Dalton Canyon Ultra promises an unforgettable experience amidst breathtaking natural beauty. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this inspiring community event, rain or shine!
Organiser's Description
Welcome to the Dalton Canyon Ultra Race. This event is right in the backyard of the Dalton Hotshots Camp on the Angeles National Forest in Glendora California. This is an extremely challenging course with over 9,000 total feet of elevation gain and loss mainly on dirt trails with sections of pavement. There is a 50K solo race, a 50k 4 person open relay race, and a 10K solo option.
The mission of our organization and this event is to bring the wildland fire community together, honor, share and preserve hotshot history, and this years money that is raised will be donated to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation.
The event is scheduled to take place February 6, 2027 rain or shine.
For general information, donation or volunteer inquiry please email daltoncanyonultra@gmail.com, or check out our instagram @DaltonCanyon50k
The mission of our organization and this event is to bring the wildland fire community together, honor, share and preserve hotshot history, and this years money that is raised will be donated to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation.
The event is scheduled to take place February 6, 2027 rain or shine.
For general information, donation or volunteer inquiry please email daltoncanyonultra@gmail.com, or check out our instagram @DaltonCanyon50k
Races
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Dalton Canyon Ultra 50K Solo (EARLY START)
Incl. $8.50 Fee & 2026 Dalton Canyon Event T-Shirt
Sat 6th February 2027 (6:00AM PST)
$133.50
A 50K trail race starting at Big Dalton Campground, going out the canyon to the Dalton Fire Station and up the Garcia Trail where you will finish and pop out on Glendora Mountain Road for a little bit until you get back on the trail to get up to Glendora Mountain Peak straight through to GMR where the first aid station will be. You will then go back down the hill along Glendora Mountain Road until you reach Lower Monroe Trail then you will head down Mystic Canyon Trail, go down Big Dalton Canyon, make a right and go up Poop Out Trail, continue up to Punk Out, top out and take Truck Trail all the way up to Glendora Mountain Road where you will find the second aid station. Touch this point and head right back down truck trail, then down mystic canyon trail. At the bottom of Mystic you will take Big Dalton Canyon Trail all the way down to the dam gate and hop across to the Keiser Trail system where you will pop out to Big Dalton Canyon road, then go down to the Wren Meacham Trail, pop out and head to the Eqestrian Area, back out onto GMR, then up Big Dalton Canyon to the Start/Finish line in Big Dalton Campground. -
Dalton Canyon Ultra 50K Solo
Incl. $8.50 Fee & 2026 Dalton Canyon Event T-Shirt
Sat 6th February 2027 (7:00AM PST)
$133.50
A 50K trail race starting at Big Dalton Campground, going out the canyon to the Dalton Fire Station and up the Garcia Trail where you will finish and pop out on Glendora Mountain Road for a little bit until you get back on the trail to get up to Glendora Mountain Peak straight through to GMR where the first aid station will be. You will then go back down the hill along Glendora Mountain Road until you reach Lower Monroe Trail then you will head down Mystic Canyon Trail, go down Big Dalton Canyon, make a right and go up Poop Out Trail, continue up to Punk Out, top out and take Truck Trail all the way up to Glendora Mountain Road where you will find the second aid station. Touch this point and head right back down truck trail, then down mystic canyon trail. At the bottom of Mystic you will take Big Dalton Canyon Trail all the way down to the dam gate and hop across to the Keiser Trail system where you will pop out to Big Dalton Canyon road, then go down to the Wren Meacham Trail, pop out and head to the Eqestrian Area, back out onto GMR, then up Big Dalton Canyon to the Start/Finish line in Big Dalton Campground. -
Dalton Canyon 50K: 4 Person Relay
Incl. $4.90 Fee & 2026 Dalton Canyon Event T-Shirt
Sat 6th February 2027 (8:00AM PST)
$69.90
The same 50K course can be ran as a relay of 4 people, spaced out at designated points along the run. Teams are categorized by men only team, women only team, and mixed team. If a runner is hurt, can't finish their section, or does not show on race day - there are NO SUBSTITUTIONS. One of the other relay runners will need to pick up the slack. Please email the team name, if its a mens, womans or mixed team and the designated team captain/lead and each team member to: DaltonCanyonUltra@gmail.com with subject titled 50K Relay Team -
Dalton Canyon 10K Solo
Incl. $4.90 Fee & 2026 Dalton Canyon Event T-Shirt
Sat 6th February 2027 (9:00AM PST)
$69.90
7.2 Mile loop Starting at Big Dalton Campground in Big Dalton Canyon, up Glendora Mountain Road to Lowe Monroe Trail, down Mystic Canyon, up Big Dalton Canyon trail to the dam gate and across to the Keiser Trail system, down and out back to Big Dalton Canyon Road, up Wren Meacham Trail, out to the Equestian Area and back up GMR and back to Big Dalton Campground to Finish.
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2041 Big Dalton Canyon Trail, Glendora, 91741, CA, United States
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