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San Diego 50 Mile & Trail Marathons

Escondido, United States • 10 Jan 2026

San Diego 50 & Trail Runs is a multi-distance trail running festival staged at the San Pasqual Valley Staging Area in Escondido, California. The lineup includes a 50-mile ultramarathon, a Trail Marathon (plus a 2-person relay), a Trail Heavy Half, Summit Chase 10M (with a youth version), plus Valley 5M, Stroller Trail 5K, and Elevated Youth 1-Mile. The rugged course showcases San Diego County trails and the summit of Raptor Ridge, with a cupless aid-station policy. After racing, participants enjoy an Elevation Culture finish-line camp with drinks, food, music, and community. Pacers are allowed for the last 7 miles of the 50M, and finishers receive shirts, wooden medals, and a reusable cup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Escondido

Race information

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50 mi
50 Mile
42 km
Trail Marathon Relay-2 Person
42 km
Trail Marathon
21 km
Trail Heavy Half Marathon
10 mi
Summit Chase Challenge 10m (youth Under 19)
10 mi
Summit Chase Challenge 10m
5 mi
Valley 5m
5 mi
Valley 5m (youth Under 19)
5 km
Stroller Trail 5k
Elevated Youth 1 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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