Lake Hodges Trail Duathlon
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Lake Hodges Trail Duathlon
The Lake Hodges Trail Duathlon is set for October 18, 2026, at the Piedras Pintadas Trailhead near Lake Hodges in San Diego County. The event is part of the Elevation Culture Race Series. Price listed is $101.70 including a $6.70 fee. Registration is open to ages 10 to 80. All finishers receive a custom tri-blend shirt and a handcrafted wooden medal; a drink vessel and a custom bike plate are also listed as finisher items. The last day to register to guarantee a finisher shirt and medal is October 7, 2026.
Course and logistics
The event follows a Run - Bike - Run format with a combined distance of about 23 miles:
- Run: 10k (~6.2 miles)
- Bike: 22k (~13.7 miles)
- Run: 5k (~3.1 miles)
The course runs around Lake Hodges and course maps and elevation profiles are available through Plotaroute. The race is chip timed; transition times are not separately accounted for. Approved bike types are listed as mountain, gravel, and hybrid bikes; electric bikes are not allowed. An approved helmet is required for the bike leg. This is a cupless event, so participants should bring a personal hydration vessel. Drop bags are allowed in the designated transition area. Port-a-toilets are provided at the start/finish and may be available along the trail. Packet pick up is offered at Milestone Running Store (North Park) from October 13–15, and race day packet pick up is available; participants who pick up packets early must still check in on race day. Awards are given to 1st–3rd place male and female in each distance and across team and bike categories. Official results are posted 2–4 days after the event; race photos are typically available 5–10 days after. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
