

San Diego 50 & Trail Runs
San Diego 50 & Trail Runs offers a trail-heavy half marathon with scenic valley views.
Race Date
Jan 9, 2027
Location
Escondido, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, January 9, 2027
- Location
- Escondido, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 50 Miles, 26.2 Miles, 10 Miles, 5 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Trail
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 312
Highlights
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The San Diego Trail Heavy Half Marathon provides a beautiful course for exploring new trails and achieving race goals, offering a bit more distance than a standard half marathon. This event is designed to be a rewarding experience for runners of all levels.
Participants can expect a course that winds through scenic terrain, offering opportunities to discover new paths while aiming for personal bests. The race is part of a larger series that includes distances from a 1-mile kids' run up to a 50-mile ultra, indicating a well-established event with a dedicated following.
While specific details on field size and repeat runner rates for the half marathon itself are not provided, the overall series has seen steady growth. Runners can anticipate a cupless event, emphasizing sustainability, and a finisher's shirt as part of the race swag.
Race-provided description
SAN DIEGO 50M | TRAIL MARATHON | RELAY | HALF MARATHON | SUMMIT CHASE 10M | VALLEY 5M | STROLLER 5K | KID'S 1 MILE
The San Diego 50M is a great introduction into ultra marathons or your first 50M distance, ideal for all running levels. The San Diego Trail Marathon is a staple in the trail marathon events. Enjoy a fast trail while getting to summit its high point of Raptor Ridge. San Diego Trail Marathon Relay is a new format to our classic Trail Marathon. Run 13.1 before passing off to your team mate to run the last 13.1 miles finishing at our Official Finish Line. * Note there will not be a shuttle. Easy Pick Up Drop Offs available at the Piedras Parking Trail Head Parking Lot. The San Diego Trail Heavy Half Marathon is a beautiful courses for exploring new trails and accomplishing race goals as it gives you just that little more than a half marathon. NEW Summit Chase 10M conquer and claim the CROWN on the fast out and back course up to the top of Raptor Ridge. The fastest time out and back claims the crown. NEW Valley 5M our flat 5 plus mile event gives you a introduction distance and amazing valley views. NEW Stroller Trail 5k our flat 5k (3.1 Mile) event gives you a super flat course to get out with your little ones and enjoy the day. The Elevated Youth 1 Mile is open to children 10 and younger. This is a non-timed run. All kids receive a finisher’s shirt/medal Whether you sprint, run, walk, jog, or hike this event you do not want to miss. 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.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, January 9, 2027
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Trail Heavy Half Marathon FInisher T-Shirt
Start Location
18195 Bandy Canyon Rd, Escondido, CA, 92025
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
trail
Surface
Dirt Trail
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
5 years running
~69 finishers a year
growing or steady
3% returning runners
3 timing sources
no finisher data yet
winner 1:48:08
typical high 66°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
42°
Afternoon (High)
66°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.0"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
59%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 312 finishers actually crossed the line across 5 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
312
Median time
2:49:36
Latest turnout
69
States
12
Turnout by year
2022–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the San Diego 50 & Trail Runs?
The San Diego 50 & Trail Runs is held on Saturday, January 9, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the San Diego 50 & Trail Runs take place?
It takes place in Escondido, California.
What distances does the San Diego 50 & Trail Runs offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 50 Miles, 26.2 Miles, 10 Miles, 5 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 1 Miles.
Is the San Diego 50 & Trail Runs course flat and good for a PR?
The San Diego 50 & Trail Runs is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the San Diego 50 & Trail Runs?
HalfRuns has finish records for 312 runners who have completed the San Diego 50 & Trail Runs.
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