California · 50 Miler · 10K · 5K
San Diego 50 & Trail Runs
San Diego 50 & Trail Runs is a 50 Miler, 10K, 5K, 10 Miles and 5 Miles event held in Escondido, California. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, January 9, 2027. About 1,721 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- January 9, 2027
- Location
- Escondido, CA
- Field size
- ~1,721 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, January 9, 2027
- Location
- Escondido, California
- Distances
- 50 Miler, 10K, 5K, 10 Miles, 5 Miles, 1 Mile
- Field size
- About 1,721 runners
- Course
- 8000 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- elevationculture.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 6:00 AM PST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 8000 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
About the San Diego 50 & Trail Runs
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San Diego 50 & Trail Runs: common questions
- When is the San Diego 50 & Trail Runs?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, January 9, 2027.
- Where is the San Diego 50 & Trail Runs held?
- In Escondido, California.
- What distances does the San Diego 50 & Trail Runs offer?
- 50 Miler, 10K, 5K, 10 Miles, 5 Miles and 1 Mile.
- How many people run the San Diego 50 & Trail Runs?
- About 1,721 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the San Diego 50 & Trail Runs?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the San Diego 50 & Trail Runs?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $165 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the San Diego 50 & Trail Runs start?
- 6:00 AM PST.
- What is the course like at the San Diego 50 & Trail Runs?
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 8000 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data).
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