Black Mountain Turkey Burner
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Black Mountain Turkey Burner
The Black Mountain Turkey Burner is a trail race held on November 28, 2026 at Black Mountain Ranch Park, 14700 Carmel Valley Rd, San Diego, CA. The event is part of the ERS Sunshine Series and is designated as an ERS Championship qualifier. The 2026 edition is listed as the 11th annual running and features new Half Marathon and 5K courses for 2027.
Courses start and finish at Black Mountain Community Park and use dirt service roads and single-track trails. Course layouts are out-and-back with sustained hill climbing and technical sections on some routes. Published course details note 100% dirt terrain and varying elevation gain depending on distance. Event materials list aid stations for longer courses and course time limits that vary by distance.
The event is limited to 300 runners due to park guidelines. Parking for the event is centered at the community park with additional neighborhood street parking about 1/2 mile away. Distances offered at the event include:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
Past results and course material are published for earlier years. Course limits, aid station counts, and elevation figures are provided in the event materials for each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
