San Diego Trail Marathon Relay
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.
New: Run the Marathon as a Team
Overview
New this edition: run the full Trail Marathon course as a two-person relay. The exchange happens at the Piedras Aid Station (mile 13.1) — there's no shuttle, but easy vehicle drop-off and pickup is available at the exchange point.
Course
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. Runner B does not need to check in before the race — wait at the Piedras Aid Station transition instead.
Crew & Pacers
Vehicle parking is available at the Piedras Aid Station exchange point for relay hand-offs; no shuttle is provided.
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. Runners may park at Piedras Trailhead for the relay transition.
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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