Lake Hodges Trail Festival
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Event overview
The Lake Hodges Trail Festival is a multi-day trail event at Lake Hodges, San Diego, produced by Elevation Culture LLC. It takes place on Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18, 2026. The program includes trail running, mountain bike and multi-sport formats and a new off-road challenge run/bike/run.
Race options and registration
Distances and formats offered include:
- 50K
- 25K
- 15K
- 10K (Bernardo 10k Challenge)
- 5K
- Stroller Trail 5K
- Kid's 1 Mile Fun Run
- Trail Duathlon - Run - Bike - Run (Run 10k, Bike 22k, Run 5k)
Registration opens December 1, 2025. Early pricing applies through May 1, 2026; fees increase after that date and may change again later. Some events list youth or age-specific categories and separate youth pricing for certain distances. The Trail Duathlon is listed as a separate event on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The festival lists sponsors and partner organizations and is powered by RunSignup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.