San Diego 50 & Trail Runs

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San Diego 50 & Trail Runs runsignup.com
Date 09 Jan, 2027
Races 10 distances
Entry fee $15.00 – $135.00
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San Diego 50 & Trail Runs

About the event

                                                       2026 RUNNERS GUIDE: CLICK HERE

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. PLEASE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING. PLEASE SEE FAQ AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE.

                              SAN DIEGO 50M | TRAIL MARATHON | RELAY | HALF MARATHON | SUMMIT CHASE 10M | VALLEY 5M | STROLLER 5K | KID'S 1 MILE

                       

The San Diego 50M is a great introduction into ultra marathons or your first 50M distance, ideal for all running levels.

The San Diego Trail Marathon is a staple in the trail marathon events. Enjoy a fast trail while getting to summit its high point of Raptor Ridge. 

NEW Sand Diego Trail Marathon Relay is a new format to our classic Trail Marathon. Run 13.1 before passing off to your team mate to run the last 13.1 miles finishing at our Official Finish Line. * Note there will not be a shuttle. Easy Pick Up Drop Offs available at the Piedras Parking Trail Head Parking Lot.

The San Diego Trail Heavy Half Marathon is a beautiful courses for exploring new trails and accomplishing race goals as it gives you just that little more than a half marathon.

NEW Summit Chase 10M conquer and claim the CROWN on the fast out and back course up to the top of Raptor Ridge. The fastest time out and back claims the crown.

NEW Valley 5M our flat 5 plus mile event gives you a introduction distance and amazing valley views.

NEW Stroller Trail 5k our flat 5k (3.1 Mile)  event gives you a super flat course to get out with your little ones and enjoy the day.

The Elevated Youth 1 Mile is open to children 10 and younger. This is a non-timed run. All kids receive a finisher’s shirt/medal 

                                                           Whether you sprint, run, walk, jog, or hike this event you do not want to miss.

                                             We are a CUPLESS race series. Please make sure to bring some form of hydration vessel to carry hydration for your event. There will not be cups provided at aid stations.

Races offered

09Jan

50 Mile

Running

Distance
50 Miles
Start time
06:00
Entry fee
$135.00
09Jan

Trail Marathon

Running

Distance
26.2 Miles
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
$100.00
09Jan

Trail Marathon Relay-2 Person

Running

Distance
26.2 Miles
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
$100.00
09Jan

Trail Heavy Half Marathon

Running

Distance
13.1 Miles
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$75.00
09Jan

Stroller Trail 5k

Running

Distance
3.1 Miles
Start time
08:30
Entry fee
$45.00
09Jan

Summit Chase Challenge 10M

Running

Distance
10 Miles
Start time
08:30
Entry fee
$65.00
09Jan

Summit Chase Challenge 10M (Youth Under 19)

Running

Distance
10 Miles
Start time
08:30
Entry fee
$55.00
09Jan

Valley 5M

Running

Distance
5 Miles
Start time
08:30
Entry fee
$40.00
09Jan

Valley 5M (Youth Under 19)

Running

Distance
5 Miles
Start time
08:30
Entry fee
$30.00
09Jan

Elevated Youth 1 Miler

Running

Distance
1 Miles
Start time
09:00
Entry fee
$15.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for January in Escondido.

Temperature5.4° / 17.1°
Feels like2.5° / 14.1°
Sunshine hours8h 32m
Rainfall4.1 mm
Snowfall—
Wind7.9 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity68.8%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:49
Sunset18:04

About Escondido

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Race results

Official finishing times from previous editions of San Diego 50 & Trail Runs — 2022.

Place Name Gender Age City Time
🥇 Eric Earnshaw M 43 Carlsbad, CA —
🥈 Gabe Garmendia M 38 — —
🥉 Denis Vaisberg M 28 San Diego, CA —
4 Abigail Swift F 33 San Diego, CA —
5 Kevin Goldberg M 33 Broomfield, CO —

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