Keepin' It Rural

The Carmel Valley Trail Race is an annual running event held in San Diego's Gonzales Canyon Open Space, featuring three race distances: 15K, 10K, and 5K. The race offers a scenic yet challenging course, including the notorious "Puke Hill" for the longer distances and a flatter route for the 5K parti..

The Encinitas Beach Run, presented by Excelerace, is a unique running event taking place on the sandy shores of Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, CA. Scheduled for October 13, 2024, participants can choose between 5k and 10k distances, with turn-around options available. The event features a scenic cour..

The Lake Hodges Trail Festival is an exciting annual event held in Escondido, California, featuring a variety of trail running options for all ages and skill levels. Participants can choose from distances including a 50K, 15K, 10K, 5K, and a Kid's 1 Mile Fun Run. The festival also introduces an Off-..

The Sri Chinmoy 6-Hour Race in San Diego offers participants a scenic 5-mile loop course around a tranquil urban lake, perfect for runners and walkers of all paces. This event is ideal for those training for marathons or looking to push their endurance beyond traditional distances. Athletes will hav..

The Black Mountain Turkey Burner is a challenging trail race held annually, known for being the most technical event in the Endurance Race Series' Sunshine Series. Scheduled for November 30, 2024, this race offers participants the choice of a Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K, all starting and finishing at ..

The Dixon Lake 10/10 Trail Race takes place at Daley Ranch in Escondido, California, featuring stunning views from Stanley Peak. Participants can choose from three race distances: a 10-mile, 10K, and a new 5K course, with elevation gains ranging from 900 to 1300 feet. The event is capped at 300 runn..