Happy Chinese New Year Run

San Diego, United States • 20 Feb 2027

Happy Chinese New Year - San Diego

Happy Chinese New Year is a self supported fat ass trail run scheduled for February 20, 2027 in San Diego, CA. The event is organized by Best Runner Leaves No Tracks and is listed as a 50 Miler event.

The course is a single loop of approximately 51 miles with about 5,000 ft of cumulative ascent and descent on natural trails. There are no course markings, no aid stations, no fees, and no awards. Participants are responsible for navigation and for carrying or arranging everything they need for the run.

The start and finish are listed at Canyonside Park Driveway, San Diego, CA 92126. The organizer provides approximate resupply and water points along the route, including Old Pomerado Rd / Bette Brendixen Park (water fountain, ~5.7 miles), Garden Rd Neighborhood Park (water fountain and restroom, ~11.5 miles), a pair of gas stations near Via Rancho Parkway that are noted as open 24 hours (~24.8 miles), Lake Hodges Visitor Center (store, ~28.4 miles), and Paradise Produce Market (local store, ~35 miles). These mile marks are approximate for the route as described by the organizer.

Route files are available in common formats including a Garmin course map and a GPX file, and the organizer recommends using a navigation app for planning and following the route. Registration for the event closes February 10, 2027 at 11:59 PM PT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50 Miler
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