Lake Hodges Trail Fest 50K
Sign up for both the Lake Hodges 50K and the San Diego 50 Miler to complete the 50/50 Trail Challenge: 15% off each event registration and a custom Elevation Culture finisher gift.
A Welcoming First Ultra
Overview
A great introduction to ultramarathons, on a largely non-technical course of packed dirt and wide double-track around Lake Hodges. Elevation gain is on the lower side for an ultra, with sun exposure being the main challenge.
Course
Logistics
Schedule
Race Check-In: 5:00 AM (50K only) National Anthem: 6:40 AM Drop Bags Deadline: 6:45 AM Pre-Race Talk: 6:50 AM 50K Start: 7:00 AM 25K Start: 8:00 AM 15K Start: 8:30 AM 10K Start: 9:00 AM 5K Start: 9:30 AM Stroller Trail 5K Start: 9:45 AM Kid's 1M Fun Run Start: 11:00 AM Award Ceremony: 11:30 AM Course Closes: 3:30 PM
Bib Pickup
Pre-race packet pickup at Milestone Running Store (North Park location), Tuesday Oct 13 – Thursday Oct 15, 12:00-6:00 PM. Race-day pickup also available if the event hasn't sold out.
Drop Bags
Allowed only for 50K runners, at Sunset Aid Station (mile 8.6 and mile 28.9, both passes) and San Pasqual Aid Station (mile 18.75, single pass).
Swag & Medals
Custom tri-blend shirt and handcrafted wooden medal — register by October 7, 2026 to guarantee a shirt. Awards to 1st-3rd place male/female.
Getting There
Driving Directions
Piedras Pintadas Trailhead, San Diego, CA 92127.
Policies
Cancelations & Deferrals
- Follows Elevation Culture Race Series' series-wide refund, transfer, downgrade/upgrade, and deferral policies.
Race Policies
This is a cupless event — bring your own hydration vessel.
Land Acknowledgement
The Lake Hodges trails wind through the ancestral homeland of the Kumeyaay people. The Piedras Pintadas Trail itself, part of the race course, includes exhibits documenting Kumeyaay history in the area.
Sponsors
Slate (Be Outfitter), Detour (Knockaround)
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