Black Mountain Turkey Burner
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Black Mountain Turkey Burner Trail Race
The Black Mountain Turkey Burner Trail Race takes place on November 28, 2026, at Black Mountain Ranch Park, 14700 Carmel Valley Road, San Diego, California. It is the 11th annual running of this event and is listed as an ERS Championship qualifier. Start and finish are at Black Mountain Community Park. Due to park guidelines the field is limited to 300 runners.
Available race distances
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 10K
- 5K
Course surfaces are described as 100% dirt, with single track and service road sections. Routes are out and back and include sustained hill climbing. Published elevation figures for specific courses include about 962 feet for the half marathon and about 672 feet for the 10K. The half marathon lists two aid stations; the 10K lists no aid stations. Course limits are published for specific distances.
Event logistics note limited on site parking at the community park and additional street parking about half a mile away. Past race results and photos are maintained by the organizer. The event is positioned as a technical trail race within the ERS Sunshine Series and emphasizes climbing on natural dirt trails. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
