Dixon Lake Trail Race

DEC

12

2026

Trail races at Daley Ranch near Escondido offering 10 mile, 10K and 5K on 100% dirt single track and service roads with hill climbing and scenic views from Stanley Peak.

Sat 12 Dec 2026

Escondido, California

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10 miles 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Dixon Lake Trail Race

The Dixon Lake Trail Race takes place at El Caballo Park in Daley Ranch, Escondido, California on December 12, 2026. The event offers multiple course distances and is limited to a maximum of 300 runners.

Distances

10 Mile
10K
5K

Courses are run entirely on dirt and combine single track with dirt service roads in out and back formats with substantial hill climbing. The 10 mile course includes a climb to Stanley Peak and offers a 360 degree view from the top. Reported elevation values vary by source; examples include 672 ft for the 10K and 985 ft for the 10 mile, with other descriptions listing gains up to 1,634 ft.

Organizers list no aid stations on course for some layouts and note no access to on course aid. Time limits are specified for individual courses, for example 2.5 hours for the 10 mile and 2 hours for the 10K in some materials; a general course limit of 4 hours also appears in event notes. Packet pickup is scheduled at Fleet Feet San Diego on December 11. There is no kids dash at this event due to the nature of the trails. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.