Quicksilver
San Jose, CA
Quicksilver is a trail race of 62 miles (100 km) in San Jose, California. The next edition is on Saturday, May 8, 2027. The race gives its climbing as 13,209 ft (4,026 m). It starts at 480 ft (146 m) above sea level. Its high point is 2,957 ft (901 m). The course finishes where it starts. It's a Western States 100 qualifier. Registration is open to all.
There are 42 other upcoming 50-mile and 100K races in California. Quicksilver climbs about 213 ft a mile (40 m per km), near the middle of the 119 50-mile and 100K races listed with their climbing.
The course
Questions about Quicksilver
When is Quicksilver 2027?
Quicksilver 2027 is on Saturday, May 8, 2027.
Where is Quicksilver?
Quicksilver is held in San Jose, California.
How long is Quicksilver?
Quicksilver is 62 miles (100 km).
How much elevation gain does Quicksilver have?
Quicksilver has 13,209 ft (4,026 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.
Is Quicksilver a Western States qualifier?
Yes. Quicksilver is on the Western States 100's list of qualifying races. Check wser.org for the qualifying standard and years.
How do you get into Quicksilver?
Quicksilver has open registration.
Where can I see the Quicksilver elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?
runfarwhere has Quicksilver's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.
How hilly is Quicksilver?
Quicksilver climbs about 213 ft a mile (40 m per km), near the middle of the 119 50-mile and 100K races listed with their climbing.
What other 50-mile and 100K races are there in California?
Other upcoming 50-mile and 100K races in California include Anza Borrego Cuyamaca 50 Mile Run (December 5, 2026), Ray Miller 50/50 (December 5, 2026) and Hunter S. Thompson Fear & Loathing (December 6, 2026).
Other races in California
- Miwok 100K · May 1, 2027
- Sea to Sky 75K · May 1, 2027
- Sea to Sky 100K · May 1, 2027
- Wild Wild West Marathon & Ultra 50 Miler · May 1, 2027
- Rim Rock 50 Mile Trail Challenge 50 Mile · May 15, 2027
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