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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 | ||||
| 50K | 50K | Oct 17, 20267:00 AM | $145 | – |
| 25k | Other | Oct 17, 20268:00 AM | $110 | – |
| 15K | 15K | Oct 17, 20268:30 AM | $95 | – |
| 15k (Youth Under 19) | 15K | Oct 17, 20268:30 AM | $85 | – |
| Bernardo 10k Challenge | 10K | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | $85 | – |
| Bernardo 10k Challenge (Youth Under 19) | 10K | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | $75 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Oct 17, 20269:30 AM | $65 | – |
| 5k (Youth Under 19) | 5K | Oct 17, 20269:30 AM | $55 | – |
| Stroller Trail 5k | 5K | Oct 17, 20269:45 AM | $45 | – |
| Kid's 1 Mile Fun Run | Kids | Oct 17, 202611:00 AM | $15 | 40 |
| Sunday, Oct 18, 2026 | ||||
| Trail Duathlon- Run | Bike | Run | Other | Oct 18, 20267:00 AM | $125 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Oct 13, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $145, entry is about 46 percent above a typical 50K in California, which costs $99.50 right now.
A typical finisher at a 50K in California runs 6:35:17, about 12:43 a mile, based on 21 races with published results. Women typically finish in 6:53:54 and men in 6:30:53.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:53 AM, and the 50K starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 520 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Piedras Pintadas Trailhead, San Diego, CA 92127
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (Race Timers) for Lake Hodges Trail Festival. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 50K, the fastest tenth finished in 4:56:13 or better, the top quarter in 5:40:47, and half the field in 6:34:22; the last tenth came in after 7:55:30.
At the 2025 15K, the fastest tenth finished in 1:21:52 or better, the top quarter in 1:25:55, and half the field in 1:37:41; the last tenth came in after 2:16:35.
At the 2025 25k, the fastest tenth finished in 2:38:24 or better, the top quarter in 3:04:48, and half the field in 3:20:07; the last tenth came in after 4:31:28.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 56 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 160 to 159 finishers, and the median time rose from 6:05:30 to 6:34:22.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 159 (-13%) | 6:34:22 | under 4:56:13 | 3:56:24 |
| 2024 | 182 (-5%) | 6:25:13 | under 4:50:19 | 3:58:09 |
| 2023 | 191 (+54%) | 6:43:22 | under 5:17:01 | 3:36:53 |
| 2022 | 124 (-22%) | 6:10:54 | under 4:59:11 | 3:52:37 |
| 2021 | 160 | 6:05:30 | under 5:03:00 | 4:01:00 |
From each year's official results for the 50K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most California trail 50Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 50K field finished under 5:40:47, against 5:57:15 in a typical California trail 50K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 54°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 49°F and hot years reach 87°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Lake Hodges Trail Festival cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
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Schedule and packet pickup
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Course
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Course
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Parking and travel
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Parking and travel
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THE LAKE HODGES TRAIL RUNS & TRAIL DUATHLON- RUN | BIKE | RUN
is an annual trail running experience you don't want to miss. We offer something for the whole family to enjoy. Choose from the Lake Hodges 50K, 15K, 10k, 5k, and bring the kids for the the 1 Mile Kid's Fun Run!
50K is a great introduction into ultra marathons, ideal for all running levels.
NEW! 25K is a great day on the trails, ideal for all running levels.
15K is a beautiful courses for exploring new trails and accomplishing race goals.