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The Peak 50K, Marathon & Half Marathon
The Peak 50K, Marathon & Half Marathon is a 50K, marathon and 1/2 Marathon event held in Julian, California. It was last held on October 17, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 49 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Julian, CA
- Field size
- ~49 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 17, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Julian, California
- Distances
- 50K, Marathon, 1/2 Marathon
- Field size
- About 49 runners
- Course
- 50K: ~6,300 ft gain/loss (double summit of Cuyamaca Peak, ~10,000 ft combined per organizer); Marathon: ~5,600 ft; Half Marathon: ~2,800 ft.
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- secondwindtrailrunning.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $179 (from ultrasignup.com, checked September 25, 2026)
- Start time
- 6:00 AM PDT
- Course profile — 50K
- Lollipop course (a loop with an out-and-back section); Mostly trail, some road; 6348 ft gain, 6348 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); Not USATF certified
- Course profile — Marathon
- Out-and-back course; Mostly trail, some road; 5610 ft gain, 5610 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); Not USATF certified
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Out-and-back course; Mostly trail, some road; 2841 ft gain, 2838 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); Not USATF certified
About the The Peak 50K, Marathon & Half Marathon
A mountain trail race in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park near Julian, CA, climbing Cuyamaca Peak -- San Diego County's second-highest summit -- via singletrack, with 50K, marathon, and half marathon options starting from Camp Hual-Cu-Cuish.
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The Peak 50K, Marathon & Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the The Peak 50K, Marathon & Half Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the The Peak 50K, Marathon & Half Marathon held?
- In Julian, California.
- What distances does the The Peak 50K, Marathon & Half Marathon offer?
- 50K, Marathon and 1/2 Marathon.
- How many people run the The Peak 50K, Marathon & Half Marathon?
- About 49 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 The Peak 50K, Marathon & Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the The Peak 50K, Marathon & Half Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $179 (from ultrasignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the The Peak 50K, Marathon & Half Marathon start?
- 6:00 AM PDT.
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