San Diego 50 Mile & Trail Marathons
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Event overview
The San Diego 50 & Trail Runs take place on January 10, 2026, at the San Pasqual Valley Staging Area (18192 Bandy Canyon Rd, Escondido, CA 92025). The event includes multiple distances and youth options:
- 50 Mile
- Trail Marathon
- Trail Marathon Relay - 2 Person
- Trail Heavy Half Marathon
- Summit Chase Challenge 10M
- Valley 5M
- Stroller Trail 5K
- Elevated Youth 1 Miler (open to ages 10 and under, non-timed)
Finishers receive a unisex tri-blend shirt and a handcrafted wooden medal; additional items vary by event (for example, 50 Mile finishers receive a reusable silicone cup, Summit Chase finishers get a summit coin, youth finishers receive a medal and gift). Awards are given 1st–3rd place male and female in most distances; age-group awards are 1st–3rd. There are no awards for the Stroller 5K.
Logistics and rules
The 50 Mile has a 14-hour cutoff and the course closes at 8:00 pm. This is a cupless event; participants must carry their own hydration vessel. Aid stations supply gel, electrolyte options, water, and snacks; 50 Mile aid stations also offer heavier foods. Drop bags are allowed for the 50 Mile at designated locations and must be picked up at the finish; they will not be mailed. Pacers are allowed for the last 7 miles of the 50 Mile and must check in. Packet pick up is available pre-race at a local running store and on race day at the start/finish. Results and race photos are provided after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.