Dirty December Trail Run

DEC
20
2026
Trail event in San Diego on Dec 20, 2026 offering marathon, half marathon, 10K and a new 6 hour hill climb on a 2.5 mile loop with costume and hill awards.
Sun 20 Dec 2026
Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers

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Dirty December Trail Run : San Diego, CA, December 20, 2026

The event is a holiday trail running program held in San Diego, California and organized by Dirty Feet Productions. Multiple race formats are offered, including a marathon, a half marathon, a 10K, and a new timed hill-climb format.

Distances include:

  • Marathon
  • Half Marathon
  • 10K
  • 6 hour hill climb on a 2.5 mile loop

The 6 hour hill-climb uses a 2.5 mile loop that goes down and then back up Cardiac Hill. Competitors accumulate distance by completing repeated laps; listed lap totals show cumulative distances such as 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, up to 30 miles and beyond. Winners in the hill-climb receive King and Queen of the Hill awards.

A costume contest runs alongside the races with a best costume award in two categories: solo and team. The event notes a holiday trail atmosphere and multiple award categories.

Registration has tiered pricing with a range of USD 76.87 to 125.97 and multiple offer options. Registration closes on Fri, Dec 18 at 11:59 PM PT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
1/2 Marathon
10 km
10k
Hill Climb 6hr

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