Lake Hodges Trail Festival
Lake Hodges Trail Festival is a running, duathlon, trail running, and ultra race on October 17–18, 2026 in San Diego, CA, with entry fees from $15 to $130.
- Date
- October 17–18, 2026 (86 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$130
- Sports
- RunningDuathlonTrail RunningUltra
From the Organizer
THE LAKE HODGES TRAIL RUNS & TRAIL DUATHLON- RUN | BIKE | RUN
is an annual trail running experience you don't want to miss. We offer something for the whole family to enjoy. Choose from the Lake Hodges 50K, 15K, 10k, 5k, and bring the kids for the the 1 Mile Kid's Fun Run!
50K is a great introduction into ultra marathons, ideal for all running levels.
NEW! 25K is a great day on the trails, ideal for all running levels.
15K is a beautiful courses for exploring new trails and accomplishing race goals.
10K course challenges the runner with a 1,000ft gain but with a beautiful reward of the view from the summit of Bernardo Mountain Peak.
5K is an old favorite with a new twist, exploring the lakes shore. Great for a quick run or walk.
Stroller Trail 5K a new way to run on the trails with your little one.
The Kid’s 1 Mile Fun Run is open to children 10 and younger. This is a non-timed run. All kids receive a finisher’s medal and other treats.
Trail Duathlon- Run | Bike | Run is our one of a kind experience to a weekend of racing. Challenge yourself and compete as and INDIVIDUAL or bring friends along for the challenge and compete as a TEAM.
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
78°
Typical Low
57°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rancho Bernardo.
Host City
About San Diego, CA
Population
1,385,061
as of 2023
City Elevation
352 ft
Nearest Airport
SAN
San Diego International Airport · 3 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Lake Hodges Trail Festival, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
86
Days to train
- Race
- Lake Hodges Trail Festival
- Date
- October 17–18, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Duathlon
Run, bike, run. The multi-sport format without the swim. Two disciplines, one race — a great bridge between running and triathlon.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Ultramarathon
An ultramarathon is anything beyond the standard marathon — 50K, 50-mile, 100K, 100-mile, and timed events. Crossing the line is less about speed and more about not quitting.
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Lake Hodges Trail Festival
Oct 17, 2026