San Diego 50 & Trail Runs

San Diego 50 & Trail Runs

Race Date

Jan 9, 2027

Location

Escondido, CA

The Experience

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.  San 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.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, January 9, 2027

Start Time

8:00 AM

Giveaway

Trail Heavy Half Marathon FInisher T-Shirt

Start Location

18195 Bandy Canyon Rd, Escondido, CA, 92025

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Also Offers

50 Miles26.2 Miles10 Miles5 Miles3.1 Miles1 Miles

Historical Performance

Median Finish

2:49:36

12:57/mi

Winning Time

1:48:08

8:15/mi

Finishers (2026)

69

0

Gender Split

51% Female49% Male

Finish Time Distribution

1:454:30

FASTER 25%

2:24:26

MEDIAN

2:49:36

SLOWER 25%

3:25:43

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

42°

Afternoon (High)

66°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.0"

Precipitation

9 mph

Wind

59%

Humidity

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