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Lake Hodges Trail Festival

Date
October 17–18, 2026
Distance
50K · 25k · 15K & more
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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

50KSat, Oct 17 · 7 AMRegister →
25kSat, Oct 17 · 8 AMRegister →
15KSat, Oct 17 · 8:30 AMRegister →
15k (Youth Under 19)Sat, Oct 17 · 8:30 AMRegister →
Bernardo 10k ChallengeSat, Oct 17 · 9 AMRegister →
Bernardo 10k Challenge (Youth Under 19)Sat, Oct 17 · 9 AMRegister →
5kSat, Oct 17 · 9:30 AMRegister →
5k (Youth Under 19)Sat, Oct 17 · 9:30 AMRegister →
Stroller Trail 5kSat, Oct 17 · 9:45 AMRegister →
Kid's 1 Mile Fun RunSat, Oct 17 · 11 AMRegister →

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

75°

Typical Low

61°

Chance of Rain

8%

Based on US Climate Normals data from San Diego Lindbergh Fld, 3 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:55 AMSunset 6:14 PMDaylight 11h 20m

Host City

About San Diego, CA

Population

1,385,061

as of 2023

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

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Race
Lake Hodges Trail Festival
Date
October 17–18, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Lake Hodges Trail Festival?
Lake Hodges Trail Festival is a running race held in San Diego, California on October 17, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Lake Hodges Trail Festival?
Saturday, October 17, 2026 in San Diego, California at Piedras Pintadas Trailhead, San Diego, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Lake Hodges Trail Festival?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Lake Hodges Trail Festival

Oct 17, 2026

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