Del Dios Trail Race

Escondido, United States • 4 Jan 2026

Event overview

Del Dios Trail Race, called "The Race of the Gods", is scheduled for Sunday, January 4, 2026 in Escondido, California. The event is held at Lake Hodges, at 20188 Lake Dr, Escondido, CA 92029. This is the 11th annual running of the event and it is a Championship Qualifier. The listing shows 248 participants registered.

Race details and entry

Courses use dirt service roads or single-track trails. Elevation gain varies by distance, between about 100 ft and 1000 ft. Course routes for each distance are provided on Strava.

Distances:

  • 50K (about 31.0 mi)
  • Half Marathon (about 13.0 mi)
  • 10K (about 6.1 mi)
  • 5K (about 3.1 mi)

Registration prices listed (inclusive of mandatory charges):

  • 50K: $150.71
  • Half Marathon: $105.77
  • 10K: $73.67
  • 5K: $57.62

The registration window shown is Nov 14 to Jan 4. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
13 mi
Half Marathon
6 mi
10k
3 mi
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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