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San Diego 50 & Trail Runs
San Diego 50 & Trail Runs
SAN DIEGO 50M | TRAIL MARATHON | RELAY | HALF MARATHON | SUMMIT CHASE 10M | VALLEY 5M | STROLLER 5K | KID'S 1 MILE The San Diego 50M is…
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2027 edition
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Countdown
68
days to 9 Jan 2027
- Distance
- Marathon
- Course
- Mountain
- Climb
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About
The race
TRAIL MARATHON | HALF MARATHON 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. 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. Whether you sprint, run, walk, jog, or hike this event you do not want to miss. We are a CUPLESS…
Location
Escondido, CA, United States
North America · typically 11°C (51°F) on race day
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Pro tips
Racing it
- 01
Early Mountain Start
Marathon starts at 07:00 with typical race-day temp 10.7°C. Dress for a cool morning and be ready to shed layers as you climb toward Raptor Ridge.
From the start time, temperature, description
- 02
Pace Raptor Ridge
The marathon's high point is Raptor Ridge on a mountain profile. Run the climb conservatively and use the fast trail to recover after the summit.
From the elevation profile, description
- 03
Cupless Carry
The event is cupless, so bring a reusable cup or bottle for aid stations. Plan your fluid carry before the start.
From the description
- 04
Heavy Half Pacing
The Heavy Half gives you just a little more than a half marathon. Pace it like a longer trail race, not a flat road half.
From the description
- 05
Trail Surface Focus
The course is described as a fast trail, but it's still a mountain profile. Stay alert for uneven footing and save energy for the Raptor Ridge climb.
From the description, elevation profile
Written by AI from the course data and the race's description; city tips are general knowledge. Check race-day details with the organizer.
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