Black Mountain Turkey Burner
San Diego, United States • 28 Nov 2026
Black Mountain Turkey Burner Trail Race
The Black Mountain Turkey Burner Trail Race is scheduled for November 28, 2026, at Black Mountain Ranch Park, 14700 Carmel Valley Rd, San Diego, CA. The 11th annual edition starts and finishes at Black Mountain Community Park and is limited to 300 runners under new park guidelines. The event is an ERS Championship qualifier.
Distances offered:
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 10K
- 5K
Course terrain is primarily dirt with a mix of service roads and single-track. The half marathon is described as featuring major hill climbing on technical trails, while the 10K and 5K use less technical climbing on groomed dirt trails. Reported elevation gain varies by course, roughly from 672 ft to as much as 2700 ft. Aid stations and course limits differ by distance; available information lists between 0 and 4 aid stations and course limits ranging from 2 to 4 hours.
Parking for the event is centered at the community park and is limited; secondary parking is available on neighborhood streets about a half mile away. Race materials note that past results and photos are maintained for the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.