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50K23 mi25K15K10K5KRegistration open

Lake Hodges Trail Festival

San Diego, California40 spots
Entry from
$15
Days to go
11

At a glance

Date
Oct 17–18, 2026
Location
San Diego, California
Distances
50K, 23 mi, 25K, 15K, 10K, 5K
Registration
Registration open until Oct 16, 2026, via runsignup.com
Official site
elevationculture.com
Listed from
RunSignUp
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

2026 RUNNERS GUIDE- CLICK HERE                        

THE LAKE HODGES TRAIL RUNS & TRAIL DUATHLON- RUN | BIKE | RUN

is an annual trail running experience you don't want to miss. We offer something for the whole family to enjoy. Choose from the Lake Hodges 50K, 15K, 10k, 5k, and bring the kids for the the 1 Mile Kid's Fun Run!

 50K is a great introduction into ultra marathons, ideal for all running levels.

NEW! 25K is a great day on the trails, ideal for all running levels.

 15K is a beautiful courses for exploring new trails and accomplishing race goals.

 10K course challenges the runner with a 1,000ft gain but with a beautiful reward of the view from the summit of Bernardo Mountain Peak.

 5K is an old favorite with a new twist, exploring the lakes shore. Great for a quick run or walk.

 Stroller Trail 5K a new way to run on the trails with your little one.

The Kid’s 1 Mile Fun Run is open to children 10 and younger. This is a non-timed run. All kids receive a finisher’s medal and other treats.

 Trail Duathlon- Run | Bike | Run is our one of a kind experience to a weekend of racing. Challenge yourself and compete as and INDIVIDUAL or bring friends along for the challenge and compete as a TEAM.

We are a CUPLESS race series. Please make sure to bring some form of hydration vessel to carry hydration for your event. There will not be cups provided at aid stations.

Key dates

Registration opens

Dec 1, 2025

Tier 1 ends

May 2, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Jul 31, 2026

Standard ends

Oct 12, 2026

6d

Tier 3 ends

Oct 12, 2026

6d

Tier 3 ends

Oct 13, 2026

7d

Registration closes

Oct 16, 2026

10d

Standard ends

Oct 16, 2026

10d

Race day

Oct 17, 2026

11d

Pricing

50K

Tier 3, until Oct 12, 2026

$145

Trail Duathlon- Run | Bike | Run

Tier 3, until Oct 12, 2026

$125

25k

Tier 3, until Oct 13, 2026

$110

15K

Tier 3, until Oct 12, 2026

$95

15k (Youth Under 19)

Tier 3, until Oct 12, 2026

$85

Bernardo 10k Challenge

Tier 3, until Oct 12, 2026

$85

Bernardo 10k Challenge (Youth Under 19)

Tier 3, until Oct 12, 2026

$75

5k

Tier 3, until Oct 12, 2026

$65

5k (Youth Under 19)

Tier 3, until Oct 12, 2026

$55

Stroller Trail 5k

Standard, until Oct 12, 2026

$45

Kid's 1 Mile Fun Run

Standard, until Oct 16, 2026

$15

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