Dixon Lake Trail Race

Escondido, United States • 13 Dec 2025

Event overview

The Dixon Lake 10/10 Trail Race is scheduled for December 13, 2025, at El Caballo Park, 3450 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido, California. The event is presented as the 5th annual running at Daley Ranch. The field is limited to a maximum of 300 runners. The race is listed as an ERS Championship qualifier. The event page shows current registration at 232 participants.

Course and logistics

The event offers multiple distances:

  • 10 Mile
  • 10K
  • 5K

The 10 Mile course includes a climb to Standley Peak and offers a 360-degree view from the top. Terrain is a mix of single-track trails and dirt service roads. Elevation gain varies by course and is reported in the range of about 694 to 1,775 feet. Main parking is at the trailhead parking lots, with overflow parking located about 1/4 mile away (approximately a five-minute walk). There is no kids dash for this event due to the nature of the trails. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 mi
10 Mile
10 km
10k
5 km
5k-Ish
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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