San Diego 50 Mile & Trail Marathons
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Event overview
The San Diego 50 & Trail Runs take place on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the San Pasqual Valley Staging Area (18192 Bandy Canyon Rd, Escondido, CA). The event offers multiple trail distances including ultra, marathon, half marathon, shorter trail runs, and a youth 1-mile fun run. The Elevated Youth 1 Miler is non-timed and open to children 10 and younger. Finishers receive a custom tri-blend shirt, a handcrafted wooden medal, a reusable silicone cup, and free race day photos. Awards for 1st–3rd place male and female are given in most distances; there are no awards for the Stroller 5k. Shirts, medals, and awards are not mailed after the event.
Distances
- 50 Mile
- Trail Marathon
- Trail Marathon Relay - 2 Person
- Trail Heavy Half Marathon
- Summit Chase Challenge 10M
- Valley 5M
- Stroller Trail 5k
- Elevated Youth 1 Miler
Race details and services
The 50 Mile distance has a 14-hour cutoff. The race is cupless; participants must carry their own hydration vessel. Aid stations provide water, electrolyte drinks, GU, Blocks, and a mix of salty, sweet, and chewy snacks; 50 Mile aid stations include heavier food options. Drop bags are allowed for the 50 Mile at designated locations and must be collected at the finish. Pacers are permitted for the last 7 miles of the 50 Mile. Packet pick up options include a pre-race location at Milestone Running Store (2545 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego) and race day pickup at the start/finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
