Black Mountain Trail Races

JUN

20

2026

Challenge yourself on rugged single track through chaparral and manzanita at Black Mountain with 50K, 25K, and half marathon options. Expect technical climbs, scenic coastal views, and aid stations relayed by ham radio teams.

Sat 20 Jun 2026

San Diego, California

Website

50 kilometers 25 kilometers Half Marathon

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Event

Black Mountain Trail Races takes place on June 20, 2026, in San Diego, CA. The event fields three race distances:

50K
25K
Half marathon

The race venue is listed as 9711 Oviedo Way, San Diego. Registration opens February 1, 2026. The event is part of the SoCal UltraRunner’s Grand Prix and follows Trail Sisters guidelines.

Course and support

Races run on the trails of Amat Kwanyil at Black Mountain, an extinct volcano and land of the Kumeyaay People. The terrain includes chaparral and coastal sage scrub, manzanita-lined single-track, laurel sumac, and a mix of technical single-track and jeep trail. Trails can be rocky, steep, and technical. Approximate elevation gain is about 5,500 feet in the 50K, 2,500 feet in the 25K, and 2,000 feet in the half marathon. Wildlife noted on the course includes deer, bobcats, red diamond rattlesnakes, and occasional mountain lion. Each aid station is staffed by ham radio operators who relay runner and aid-station information to headquarters. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.