California · 50K · 1/2 Marathon
The Ranch 50k
The Ranch 50k is a 50K and 1/2 Marathon event held in Escondido, California. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, February 13, 2027. About 81 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- February 13, 2027
- Location
- Escondido, CA
- Field size
- ~81 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, February 13, 2027
- Location
- Escondido, California
- Distances
- 50K, 1/2 Marathon
- Field size
- About 81 runners
- Course
- 50K: 6,318 ft total gain over two 25K loops. Half Marathon: 2,706 ft gain over one loop.
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- secondwindtrailrunning.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM PST
- Course profile — 50K
- Loop course; Trail surface; 6318 ft gain, 6318 ft loss (official course data)
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Trail surface; 2706 ft gain, 2706 ft loss (official course data)
- Typical race-day weather
- about 47°F at the start, 100% humidity, 1 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 27, 2026)
About the The Ranch 50k
The Ranch 50K/Half Marathon is a Second Wind Trail Running event at Daley Ranch in Escondido, CA, with the start/finish at the Dixon Lake Picnic Area. The 50K covers two laps of a 25K loop (6,318 ft total gain); the half marathon runs a single loop (2,706 ft gain). It is a qualifying event in the SoCal Ultra Series.
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The Ranch 50k: common questions
- When is the The Ranch 50k?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, February 13, 2027.
- Where is the The Ranch 50k held?
- In Escondido, California.
- What distances does the The Ranch 50k offer?
- 50K and 1/2 Marathon.
- How many people run the The Ranch 50k?
- About 81 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 Ranch 50k?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the The Ranch 50k?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $115 (from secondwindtrailrunning.com, checked September 27, 2026).
- What time does the The Ranch 50k start?
- 7:00 AM PST.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the The Ranch 50k?
- about 47°F at the start, 100% humidity, 1 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 27, 2026).
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