Del Dios Trail Race
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Del Dios Trail Race
Del Dios Trail Race, billed as The Race of the Gods, is the 13th annual trail running event at Lake Hodges in Escondido, California on January 24, 2027. Courses run on dirt service roads and single track trails and have elevation gains that vary by distance between about 100 feet and 1000 feet.
Distances offered include:
- 50K
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
New for 2027 is the Hercules DemiGod Challenge: runners who complete the Half, 10K, and 5K in sequence within five hours, starting with the half marathon and finishing with the 5K, earn a DEMIGOD medal. The event also serves as a championship qualifier.
Packet pickup is scheduled before race day:
- January 22 at Fleet Feet San Diego, 5980 Village Way, San Diego, CA 92130, 3:30pm to 6:00pm.
- January 23 at Columbia Store, 3209 Lionshead Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92010, 11:00am to 2:00pm.
Race day parking is at the Lake Hodges Boat Ramp parking lot. Vehicles entering the gated park area must show a parking pass on a phone or displayed in the vehicle; parking passes will be available January 2027. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
