Indian Gulch Hornitos Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The legend of Hornitos continues, with the 47th Annual Indian Gulch Hornitos Run hosted by the Merced Running Club. Come run the historic Hornitos foothills on this road race through some of California's most beautiful range land. Select from 2, 5, and 10-mile out & back courses from the town of Hornitos to Indian Gulch.

📅 Event Details

• Date: 2025-03-02
• Location: Hornitos Central Park, Hornitos, CA
• Courses: 2, 5, and 10-mile out-and-back on Hornitos Road
• Pre-registration Fee: $40, includes all fees

📝 Race Registration

Same-day race registration will be available for $50 per person, race day from 7:00 - 8:00 AM, cash and checks only.

🎽 Packet Pickup

• Time: Race-day morning from 7:00-8:00 AM
• Location: Hornitos Park, near the start line
• T-shirts: Given for all pre-registrations, first-come first-serve for same-day registrants
• Chipped Timing: Provided by BizzRunningCompany

🏅 Awards

Top finishers in each 10-year age group earn a unique, race-themed award! “Golden Horseshoe” Awards go to the first male & female finishers in all age divisions: 1-9/10-19/20-29/30-39/40-49/50-59/60-69/70+

🍽️ Race Inclusions

• Continental Breakfast: Included for all race participants
• Aid Stations: Well-stocked at the 5- and 10-mile turnarounds
• Proceeds: Benefit the Mariposa High School Track Team
• Donations: Additional donations can be made directly to the track team through the website

🚫 Important Guidelines

This is a plastic-cup-less event. Please bring your own cups and/or drinking bottles for water at aid stations. Also - as much as we love babies and dogs, we do not recommend them for this race as it is run on an open road with a narrow shoulder. Walkers are welcome on the 2 and 5 mile course: 10-mile participants should be ready to run!

💵 Member Discount

Merced Running Club Members: Use your Coupon Code to receive $5 off registration!

📞 Contact

For more information, contact your Race Directors Pete Bothwell and Wynona Parry at bothwell@gmail.com or wynonalogan1@gmail.com.

🗺️ Directions

The race starts in the town of Hornitos near the Hornitos Stagg Hall (2884 Bear Valley Rd, Hornitos, CA 95325). If coming from Merced, take Snelling Rd to Merced Falls Rd to Hornitos Rd. If coming from Mariposa, take either Old Toll Rd to Hornitos Rd or Hwy 140 to Hornitos Rd.

For more information about the race, visit the official page at Hornitos Run.