The Peak
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The Peak - 50K, Marathon, Half Marathon
The Peak takes place on October 17, 2026. Registration opens April 1, 2026. Distances offered:
- 50K
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
The event follows mostly single-track trails and climbs Cuyamaca Peak, which is identified as San Diego County’s second highest. The 50K and marathon routes begin with a 2,200 foot climb over the first 6.3 miles, then descend about 2,800 feet to the Sweetwater aid station and the marathon turnaround. The marathon return trip includes repeated ascents and descents for a reported total elevation change of about 10,000 feet. 50K entrants complete an additional five mile loop that returns to Sweetwater before following the marathon return route. The half marathon follows the Conejos Trail to the peak and then returns to the start/finish area.
The published course is divided into numbered sections with turn-by-turn directions; major trail and road segments include Milk Ranch Road, Black Oak Trail West, Azalea Glen Fire Road, Conejos Trail, Lookout Road, West Mesa Trail, Monument Trail, West Side Trail, Harvey Moore Trail, Pine Trail, Juaguapain Trail, Dyar Spring Trail, and East Side Trail. The start and finish area is at Camp Hual-Cu-Cuish. Aid stations are located at Sweetwater and at Cuyamaca Peak. GPX files and course maps are provided for each distance. Trail maintenance is performed by volunteers with Trailfit. The race is a qualifier in the SoCal Ultra Series and race photos from prior years are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
