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San Diego 50 & Trail Runs

Date
January 9, 2027
Distance
50 Mile · Trail Marathon · Trail Marathon Relay-2 Person & more
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From the Organizer

                                                      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.

Events

50 Mile6 AMRegister →
Trail Marathon7 AMRegister →
Trail Marathon Relay-2 Person7 AMRegister →
Trail Heavy Half Marathon8 AMRegister →
Summit Chase Challenge 10M8:30 AMRegister →
Summit Chase Challenge 10M (Youth Under 19)8:30 AMRegister →
Valley 5M8:30 AMRegister →
Valley 5M (Youth Under 19)8:30 AMRegister →
Stroller Trail 5k8:30 AMRegister →
Elevated Youth 1 Miler9 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

69°

Typical Low

45°

Chance of Rain

21%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Escondido #2.

Sunrise 6:53 AMSunset 4:59 PMDaylight 10h 6m

Host City

About Escondido, CA

Population

149,913

as of 2023

Elevation

656 ft

Nearest Airport

CLD

McClellan-Palomar Airport · 11 mi

Major Hub

SAN

San Diego International Airport · 28 mi

Time Zone

Pacific Time

From Endurance Grid

A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

Race Location

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Race
San Diego 50 & Trail Runs
Date
January 9, 2027

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the San Diego 50 & Trail Runs?
San Diego 50 & Trail Runs is a running race held in Escondido, California on January 9, 2027. 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 San Diego 50 & Trail Runs?
Saturday, January 9, 2027 in Escondido, California at 18195 Bandy Canyon Rd, Escondido, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the San Diego 50 & Trail Runs?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

San Diego 50 & Trail Runs

Jan 9, 2027

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