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San Diego 50 & Trail Runs 2027
by Elevation Culture
ultraSaturday, January 9, 2027
San Pasqual Valley Staging Area
18192 Bandy Canyon Rd, Escondido, CA 92025
18192 Bandy Canyon Rd, Escondido, CA 92025
from $43
distances
50 MileTrail MarathonRelayTrail Heavy Half MarathonSummit Challenge 10MValley 5MStroller 5KYouth 1 Mile
Multi-distance trail race through San Pasqual Valley near Escondido, headlined by a 50-mile ultra alongside marathon, heavy half, and shorter trail options for all levels. Organized by Elevation Culture.
course details
50 Mile
terrain: mixedcourse: Starting at San Pasqual Valley Trailhead (Bandy Canyon Rd, Escondido), runners head west on the San Pasqual Valley Trail over Raptor Ridge and Mule Hill Trail, through San Dieguito River Park trails. Mix of double track, single track, fire road, and minimal pavement.elevation: +8000 ftcutoff: 14h 0m
Trail Marathon
terrain: trailcourse: Trail marathon on San Pasqual Valley and San Dieguito River Park trails, starting at the San Pasqual Valley Trailhead in Escondido.elevation: +4000 ftcutoff: 8h 0m
Relay
terrain: trailcourse: 2-person relay covering the trail marathon distance on San Pasqual Valley trails, starting at the San Pasqual Valley Trailhead.
Trail Heavy Half Marathon
terrain: trailcourse: Challenging half marathon on San Pasqual Valley trails with significant elevation gain, starting at the San Pasqual Valley Trailhead in Escondido.elevation: +2000 ft
Summit Challenge 10M
terrain: trailcourse: 10-mile trail race climbing toward Raptor Ridge summit in San Pasqual Valley, starting at the trailhead on Bandy Canyon Rd.elevation: +1500 ft
Valley 5M
terrain: trailcourse: 5-mile trail run through the valley floor of San Pasqual on the San Pasqual Valley Trail, relatively flat with views of vineyards and orange groves.elevation: +300 ft
Stroller 5K
terrain: trailcourse: Stroller-friendly 5K on the flatter valley sections of the San Pasqual Valley Trail near the trailhead.elevation: +100 ft
Youth 1 Mile
terrain: trailcourse: 1-mile youth run on the San Pasqual Valley Trail near the staging area.elevation: +50 ft
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start location
San Pasqual Valley Staging Area · 18192 Bandy Canyon Rd, Escondido, CA 92025
tags
trailultra50 miletrail marathonescondidosan pasqual valleyelevation culture