Black Mountain Turkey Burner
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Black Mountain Turkey Burner Trail Race
The Black Mountain Turkey Burner is a trail running event held on November 28, 2026, in the Black Mountain area of San Diego, California. The event lists the venue as Black Mtn Ranch Park, 14700 Carmel Valley Rd, and notes that all runners start and finish at Black Mountain Community Park. The event is limited to 300 runners due to park guidelines and is an ERS Championship qualifier.
Courses are entirely on dirt and feature out-and-back layouts with hill climbing. The half marathon includes more technical trail sections and steeper climbs, while the 10K and 5K follow less technical, groomed dirt trails with some climbing. Elevation gain varies by course; published figures span from roughly 672 feet to about 2700 feet depending on the distance. Course time limits vary by distance and are listed between 2 and 4 hours.
Aid provisions differ by course; some distances include aid stations while the 10K is listed with none. The event provides course maps, past results, and photos from prior years. The organizer notes limited parking at the community park and secondary neighborhood parking about half a mile away. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
