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San Diego 50 Mile & Trail Marathons

Escondido, United States • 10 Jan 2026

The San Diego 50 Mile & Trail Marathons, held in Escondido, California, offer a variety of trail running events including a 50-mile ultra marathon, trail marathon, relay marathon, heavy half marathon, and shorter distances like a 10-mile Summit Chase, 5-mile Valley run, stroller-friendly 5K, and a youth 1-mile fun run. The courses feature scenic trails with highlights such as the summit of Raptor Ridge, providing both challenging elevation and beautiful valley views. This cup-free, environmentally conscious event emphasizes hydration self-sufficiency and offers aid stations with diverse nutrition. Finishers receive custom apparel and handcrafted wooden medals, with a festive finish line atmosphere including food, music, and community activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Escondido

Race information

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50 mi
50 Mile
26 mi
Trail Marathon Relay-2 Person
26 mi
Trail Marathon
13 mi
Trail Heavy Half Marathon
10 mi
Summit Chase Challenge 10m
5 mi
Valley 5m
5 km
Stroller Trail 5k
Elevated Youth 1 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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