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Black Mountain Trail Races

San Diego, United States • 20 Jun 2026

Event Details

The Black Mountain Trail Races take place on the trails of Amat Kwanyil (Black Mountain) in San Diego, California. The mountain is an ancient extinct volcano with historical significance as Kumeyaay land and the site of an abandoned arsenic mine.

Distances

The event offers three race distances:

  • 50K
  • 25K
  • Half Marathon

Course Information

The courses run through chaparral and coastal sage scrub. The terrain features manzanita-lined single-track trails, jeep trails, and a mix of rocky, steep, and technical sections. The 50K course has approximately 5,500 feet of elevation gain. The 25K has around 2,500 feet of gain. The Half Marathon has about 2,000 feet of gain.

Venue

The start and finish location is at 9711 Oviedo Way in San Diego, CA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California San Diego

Race information

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50 km
50k
25 km
25k
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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