Great course, great volunteers, great swag, and great post-race food and drinks! You will run through peaceful oak forests, wide-open meadows, and along ridges with spectacular views of the Santa Clara Valley and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Although the course is very challenging, the friendly aid stations and beautiful scenery make Quicksilver an excellent choice for a first trail ultra-marathon. Run for a good cause: 50% of the race proceeds go to non-profits that help kids stay healthy or fund trail advocacy projects.