Del Dios Trail Race
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Del Dios Trail Race
Del Dios Trail Race, called the "Race of the Gods", is the 13th annual trail event at Lake Hodges in Escondido, California. The event takes place on January 24, 2027 and uses dirt service roads and single track trails. Elevation gain varies by course, with gains reported between 100 feet and 1000 feet depending on distance.
This event is a Championship Qualifier. Organizers added a Hercules DemiGod Challenge for 2027: participants must start with the Half Marathon and finish with the 5K, completing the Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K within five hours to earn the Demigod medal. Course routes for each distance are available through the event's mapped routes.
Packet pickup occurs on January 22 and January 23 at local retail locations. Race day parking for runners, spectators, and staff is in the Lake Hodges Boat Ramp parking lot. All vehicles entering the gated park area must display a parking pass either on a phone or in the vehicle; parking passes will be available in January 2027.
Distances offered include: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 50K
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Hercules DemiGod Challenge finish Half Marathon then 10K then 5K within five hours
