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14-Hour Cutoff, Pacers Now Allowed
Overview
The flagship distance of the festival, through the trails of the San Dieguito River Park with over 5,000 feet of total climbing. Pacers are now allowed for the final 7 miles, and the cutoff has been extended to 14 hours.
Course
Cutoff Details
50 milers receive 1 extra hour (14 total) to complete the course.
Aid Stations
Aid stations roughly every 5 miles, well stocked with Tailwind and food. More crew-accessible aid stations than prior years.
Logistics
Schedule
Race Check-In: 4:30-9:00 AM (Pre-Race talk 10 minutes prior to each start) National Anthem: 5:50 AM 50M Start: 6:00 AM Marathon/Relay Start: 7:00 AM Heavy Half Start: 8:00 AM Summit Chase 10M Start: 8:30 AM Stroller 5K Start: 8:30 AM Valley 5M Start: 8:30 AM Kid's 1M Fun Run Start: 9:00 AM Award Ceremony: 12:00 PM
Bib Pickup
Pre-race pickup at Milestone Running (North Park location), 2545 El Cajon Blvd Unit D, San Diego, CA 92104. Race-day pickup also available at the Start/Finish, 4:30-9:00 AM.
Drop Bags
Allowed at Del Dios Aid Station (passed at mile 15 and mile 29) and Sunset Aid Station (passed at mile 10 and mile 40).
Crew & Pacers
More crew-accessible aid stations added this edition.
Swag & Medals
Finishers receive a custom shirt (guaranteed if registered by the shirt deadline). Complete both the Lake Hodges 50K and the San Diego 50 Miler to earn a 50/50 Challenge award, available at Race HQ after you finish.
Getting There
Driving Directions
San Pasqual Valley Staging Area, 18192 Bandy Canyon Rd, Escondido, CA 92025.
Requirements
One pacer is allowed for the final 7 miles, starting from Raptor Aid Station at mile 43. Pacers may not carry the runner's fuel or equipment and must arrange their own transport.
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 race takes place in San Pasqual Valley, named for the Kumeyaay village of San Pasqual that once stood there — traditional Kumeyaay homeland.
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