Mt. Madonna Challenge

Mt. Madonna Challenge We're a 501c3 trail race who's goal is to instill the love of running in our community. RACE: 8/9/25

All events (5k-10k-Half Marathon) follow established trails within Mt. Madonna County Park.Scenic courses take participants through groves of Oak, Manzanita and Redwood trees.

This is where the party is at 😎 Thanks to all who came out and supported  this Friday! Whether you ordered a beer, a sel...
06/07/2026

This is where the party is at 😎

Thanks to all who came out and supported this Friday! Whether you ordered a beer, a seltzer, sour, or a non alcoholic beverage, we hope that you had a good time because we sure did!

Be sure to join our homies next Friday! Give them a follow if you haven’t already 😊

Let’s keep on supporting local businesses with these free community runs. We’ll catch you at the next one!

Hey! Are you or someone you know in middle school or high school!? Yes? Great! Keep on reading. We are happy to announce...
05/21/2026

Hey! Are you or someone you know in middle school or high school!?

Yes? Great! Keep on reading.

We are happy to announce the Mt. Madonna Challenge Youth Summer Running Program!

Our free summer program supports both physical and personal growth. Student-athletes will follow a structured running plan designed to improve fitness while building a positive relationship with running and exercise. We’ll also have special guests from time to time and visit different parks and open spaces.

DATES: June 22 – August 5 (Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday)

LOCATION: Christmas Hill Park (Turf Area)

This program is free, but enrollment is limited to 40 students. If you’re interested, please fill out the form in our bio. Reach out with any questions!

Hey! Did you miss the summer beer runs!?So did we! Good news is that they are back beginning May 22nd. As always we’re k...
05/17/2026

Hey! Did you miss the summer beer runs!?

So did we! Good news is that they are back beginning May 22nd. As always we’re kicking it off where it all began in 2021, at

Time: 5:45 pm
When: Friday, May 22nd
Location: Promised Land Brewing (Gilroy)
Distance: 2 mile loop/4.2 miles loop

This is a free event and all are welcome to join, but you know your limits. We want to be a good time 😎

These events are intended to connect people, bring life to downtown, and to support local businesses. We hope that you can join us! See ya soon!

Just another beautiful day with miles, smiles, and coffee … and chocolate croissants … and matcha 😋 Thank you .ca for th...
04/26/2026

Just another beautiful day with miles, smiles, and coffee … and chocolate croissants … and matcha 😋

Thank you .ca for the delicious goodies, awesome tracks, and overall vibes 😎

Thanks to those that joined! If you missed us, hopefully you’ll join us next Saturday!

Another coffee run at  in the books! It was the first coffee run that we had children join, and it was awesome!We also h...
04/19/2026

Another coffee run at in the books!

It was the first coffee run that we had children join, and it was awesome!

We also had run leader of pull up and join us. Check out their Friday evening runs. They pop up all over town!

Thanks to everyone who came out for some miles and supported a local business. We’ll catch you next Saturday 😎

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Feeling a little nostalgic ✨ Checkout these newspaper clippings from over a decade ago!Do you recognize anyone in the cl...
04/17/2026

Feeling a little nostalgic ✨

Checkout these newspaper clippings from over a decade ago!

Do you recognize anyone in the clippings? Do you have any pictures of you running Mt. Madonna Challenge back in the day? Or have a story to share? Send it our way!

Come celebrate the 50th annual Mt. Madonna Challenge with us on August 8th, 2026! Link in our bio!

Back at it at  this Saturday, April 18!Come join us for a chill 4 mile run around town, and support a local business 🏃🏽‍...
04/13/2026

Back at it at this Saturday, April 18!

Come join us for a chill 4 mile run around town, and support a local business 🏃🏽‍♀️ 🏃🏾‍♂️ ☕️

Time: 7:30am

Location: Con Azucar Gilroy

If you’re looking for more miles, join the 6:30 am crew aka bonus miles crew 😎

If you’re getting ready for the 2nd Annual Cinco De Mile, this is great training for you! Just sayin 😉

Reach out with any questions you may have about location, pace, distance, or anything! See you soon :)

12/27/2025

Having a hard time accessing your fuel during a hard run and don’t like stuffing your pockets with wrappers? Try this runners hack. Grab a handful of chews, stuff your face, and go.

*warning* chews may start tasting a little bit salty depending on your sweat rate and the side of your leg may get hella sticky.

Daniel Saucedo on big screen! Watch for FREE!*details belowIt’s been such a privilege to get to know Daniel Saucedo and ...
12/13/2025

Daniel Saucedo on big screen! Watch for FREE!

*details below

It’s been such a privilege to get to know Daniel Saucedo and his family throughout the years. It all started a couple of years ago when I saw him powering up a treadmill at the
I thought he was part of a running club but it turned out he just liked running at high intensities for fun. I encouraged him to come out to run the Mt. Madonna Challenge and to join the summer beer runs that I organize. He signed up and joined, next thing you know, his family started tagging along. He’s received two Mt. Madonna Challenge scholarships to attend the Max King Trail Running Camp in 2024 (Redwood National Park/Forest, and 2025 (Sisters, Oregon), and is recognized by just about every local runner in the area. Working with him along the way and seeing how much passion there is in his heart for running, reminds of why I coach. It also reminds me of how much the sport has changed my life. Daniel’s shows up everyday with a smile on his face. I mean, he shows up to 5:30am runs mid week before school on his own volition. I don’t know many people, let alone 13 year olds doing anything like that. Of course it wouldn’t be possible without the strong foundation and support from both and .saucedo.37 I look forward to seeing what else Daniel accomplishes on his running journey. Join us for the South Bay screening of Dipsea Generations, a film that follows five young runners from across the Bay as they take on the iconic Dipsea race. The race’s unique handicap start makes it ripe for improving access to the sport.

Film: Dipsea Generations
Date: 12/21/2025
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Where: Morgan Hill Playhouse (17090 Monterey Rd. Morgan Hill)

Register link is in bio!

Producer/Director:
Co-Directors:

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Gilroy, CA
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