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Del Dios Trail Race

Escondido, United States • 4 Jan 2026

Event overview

Del Dios Trail Race, called "The Race of the Gods," is an annual trail running event held in January 2026 near Lake Hodges in Escondido, California. The edition described is the 11th annual running of the event. The event is listed as a Championship Qualifier and shows 207 participants registered.

The venue is given as 20188 Lake Dr, Escondido, CA 92029. Courses are described as featuring dirt service roads or single track trails, with elevation gains that vary by distance between 100' and 1000'.

Races, courses and fees

  • 50K - $141.08
  • Half Marathon (13.0 mi) - $95.07
  • 10K (6.1 mi) - $62.97
  • 5K (3.1 mi) - $46.93

Official route files for each distance are available on Strava. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Escondido

Race information

Registration
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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