Black Mountain Turkey Burner

San Diego, United States • 30 Nov 2025

Event details

The Black Mtn Turkey Burner is a trail race held on November 30, 2025, at Black Mountain Ranch Park, 14700 Carmel Valley Rd, San Diego, CA. The event is part of the ERS Sunshine Series and is listed as the 9th annual edition. All races start and finish at Black Mountain Community Park. Park guidelines limit the field to 300 runners. The event is an ERS Championship qualifier. Main event parking is at the community park and is limited; secondary parking is available on neighborhood streets about 1/2 mile away off Black Mountain Road.

Courses and logistics

Distances offered:

  • Half Marathon
  • 10K
  • 5K
  • Kids Dash

The Half Marathon follows technical single-track trails with significant hill climbing. The 10K and 5K use less technical, more groomed dirt trails with some climbing. Terrain notes list single track and dirt service road. Elevation gain varies by race, listed between 672' and 2,500'. Packet pickup locations and times are provided in advance: Fleet Feet San Diego (Nov 26) and Omode Training House (Nov 29). Published registration fees (inclusive of mandatory charges) are $105.77 for the Half, $73.67 for the 10K, $57.62 for the 5K, and $10.01 for the Kids Dash. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Half Marathon
6 mi
10k
4 mi
Kids Dash
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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