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, CA). The event is the 5th annual running at Daley Ranch and is an ERS Championship qualifier. The field is limited to a maximum of 300 runners; the event listing shows 198 participants as of the source snapshot. There are three distance options:

  • 10 mile
  • 10K
  • 5K

No kids dash is offered at this event due to the nature of the trails.

Course and logistics

The 10-mile course climbs to the top of Standley Peak and the surrounding area, providing a 360-degree view from the summit (10-mile only). Elevation gain across the courses ranges from 900 to 1300 ft depending on the distance. Packet pickup is listed for December 12 at Fleet Feet San Diego, 5980 Village Way, San Diego, CA 92130. Main parking is at the trailhead lots, with overflow parking about 1/4 mile from the trailhead (about a 5-minute walk). Registration fees are listed per distance on the event page. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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