Lake Hodges Trail Festival

                           

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.

 10K course challenges the runner with a 1,000ft gain but with a beautiful reward of the view from the summit of Bernardo Mountain Peak.

 5K is an old favorite with a new twist, exploring the lakes shore. Great for a quick run or walk.

 Stroller Trail 5K a new way to run on the trails with your little one.

The Kid’s 1 Mile Fun Run is open to children 10 and younger. This is a non-timed run. All kids receive a finisher’s medal and other treats.

 Trail Duathlon- Run | Bike | Run is our one of a kind experience to a weekend of racing. Challenge yourself and compete as and INDIVIDUAL or bring friends along for the challenge and compete as a TEAM.

We are a CUPLESS race series. Please make sure to bring some form of hydration vessel to carry hydration for your event. There will not be cups provided at aid stations. 

  Piedras Pintadas Trailhead

START/FINISH

https://maps.app.goo.gl/9B7jKfNQtuX4VsXcA

*Please see parking location down below.

All FINISHER'S of the 50K | 25k | 15K | 10K | 5K | 5k Stroller will a custom super soft tri-blend shirt (unisex) a handcrafted wooden medal all designed

by ELEVATION CULTURE.

LAST DAY to register to guarantee a FINISHER SHIRT is October 7th, 2026.

 

2026 FINISHER DESIGNS COMING SOON....

Custom TRAIL RUNS FINISHER T-Shirt.

                  

Custom TRAIL DUATHLON FINISHER T-Shirt 

 

NEW ALL Runners & Trail Duathlon will receive a custom DRINK VESSEL.

 

 

Custom Trail Runs BIB

Custom Duathlon BIB 

 

10K BERNARDO CHALLENGE Runners will receive a special SUMMIT COIN.

KID'S 1M will receive a finisher medal and special gift.

* AWARDS are handed out to 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Male/Female in each distance. 

** We will not mail any shirts, medals, or awards post race.

BONUS GIFT
ALL REGISTERED RUNNERS RECEIVE A FREE TRAINING PLAN ELEVATION CULTURE RACE SERIES

 

Our Kid's Fun Run just got ELEVATED

All 1-2 Mile Kid's Fun Run Runners will receive a Custom ELEVATED YOUTH soft T-shirt, Custom Bib, and Custom Finisher Medal

 

The Lake Hodges Trail Fest is part of the Elevation Culture Race Series presented by Elevation Culture

Check out their full series of events across the USA

Visit our Website for a truly Elevated Experience: https://www.elevationculture.com/
 

Welcome our newest edition to our Lake Hodges Trail Fest Experience an TRAIL CHALLENGE as you Run->Bike->Run your way to the Finish around Lake Hodges. Our combined mileage of 23 miles will be sure to give you an experience to remember.

OCTOBER 18th, 2026

CHECK IN BEGINS | 5:30 AM

PRE RACE | 6:50 AM

RACE START | 7:00 AM

COURSE CLOSES | 11:00 AM

                                            

                                             Run 10k (~6.2 miles)      Bike 22k (~13.7 miles)      Run 5k (~3.1 miles)

 

INDIVIDUALLY challenge yourself and complete the Run | Bike | Run course as a total time of completion.

TEAM enjoy a truly memorable experience with 2-3 friends and complete the Run | Bike | Run as a team. Each team member completes one of the legs. A team time will be recorded.

APPROVED TYPE OF BIKES you may use the following types of bikes to register: Road Bike, Mountain Bike, Gravel Bike, Hybrid Bike, E-Bike.

*Mix and match teams as all are welcome to enjoy, no restrictions apply to register.

COURSE MAP | AID STATIONS

COURSE MAPS

LEG 1 -10K RUN VIEW THE INTERACTIVE COURSE HERE:

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1990344?units=km

 

LEG 2 -22K BIKE VIEW THE INTERACTIVE COURSE HERE:

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1989359?units=km

 

LEG 3 -10K RUN VIEW THE INTERACTIVE COURSE HERE:

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1970407?units=km

RELAX | RECOVER | ENJOY

Enjoy post race beverages by our Series Partners, Food Truck, Games, Music, and Community in our ELEVATED CAMP

Introducing the 50K/50M Trail Challenge

Sign up for the for the Lake Hodges 50k and the San Diego 50M and receive 15% each event and complete the challenge. Receive a custom Elevation Culture Gift for your 50/50 Trail Challenge completion.

 

NEW! 25k Distance

The 5k Distance is BACK! Enjoy a new and improved route along the shore of Lake Hodges for beautiful Lake views on an out and back route.

Our 10k Bernardo Challenge is back for the second year with a new Start/Finish following along out 50k and 15k entrance and exit.

The NEW Off Road Challenge Run | Bike | Run can be tackled on your own or with a group of friends.

Course COLOR wrist bands. These colored bands will match your course markings so you always feel like you are on the right path.

NEW 50k Finisher Beer Cup

10k Bernardo Challenge Summit Coins. Tag the summit and earn your coin.

*MUCH MORE ANNOUNCED SOON....

 

 

RACE DISTANCE START TIMES

PLEASE arrive no later than ONE hour before your race start time if you are doing same day race bib and packet pick up. If you have picked up your packet already, and only need to check-in, please show up no later than 15 minutes before your race start time. 

SATURDAY OCTOBER 17TH, 2026

*THIS IS A TIMED EVENT

[ PRE-RACE START 6:50AM ]

50K Start Time 7:00am PST

[ PRE-RACE START 8:20AM ]

25K Start Time 8:00am PST
[ PRE-RACE START 7:50AM ]

15K Start Time: 8:30am PST

[ PRE-RACE START 8:55AM ]

10K Start Time: 9:00am PST

[ PRE-RACE START 9:25AM ]

5K Start Time: 9:30am PST

[ PRE-RACE START 10:55AM ]

KID'S 1 Mile Fun Run: 11:00am PST

[ AWARD/RAFFLE CEREMONY 11:30AM ]

[ COURSE CLOSES 3:30PM ]

 

SUNDAY OCTOBER 18TH, 2026

Run | Bike | Run Start Time: 7:00am PST
[ PRE-RACE START 6:50AM ]

[ COURSE CLOSES 11:00AM ]
[ AWARD CEREMONY 11:30 AM ]

Give your race weekend a chance to EXPLORE beautiful San Diego County with scenic LODGING AND CAMPING OPTIONS.

RECOMMENDED CAMPING SITES

DIXON LAKE CAMPGROUND | 21 MINUTES FROM START/FINISH

https://www.escondido.org/Dixon-Lake-camping-information

SOUTH CARLSBAD STATE BEACH | 31 MINUTES FROM START/FINISH

https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=660

WOODS VALLEY CAMPGROUNDS & RV PARK | 25 MINUTES FROM START/FINISH

https://www.woodsvalley.com/?y_source=1_MjkwOTE3Ni03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D

KUMEYAAY LAKE CAMPGROUND | 26 MINUTES FROM START/FINISH

https://mtrp.org/campground/

Please note that this is a CUPLESS event, so make sure to bring some form of hydration vessel the day of! 

 

Learn about your on course Electrolytes from our Series Partner

**Please note that each aid station has approximate mileage based on mapping programs, and may differ a bit from each person's watch, app, or other tracking devices. 

 

2025 Lake Hodges Trail Festival Race Day Photos 

TRAIL RUNS 50K | 25k |15K | 10K | 5K | Stroller 5k

CLICK HERE

PROVIDED BY: MOCTTEZUMA PHOTOGRAPHY

2025 Lake Hodges Trail Festival Race Day Photos 

TRAIL DUATHLON

RUN | BIKE | RUN

CLICK HERE

PROVIDED BY: PAKSIT PHOTOGRAPHY

 

WHERE CAN I FIND RACE DAY INFORMATION: CLICK HERE

WHAT IF I MISSED THE SHIRT DEADLINE:  See Race HQ after your race as we most likely have extras.

WHAT IS THE CUT OFF TIMES? All distances have until 3:00pm to finish the event. 

CAN I DROP DOWN A DISTANCE? Yes, you can drop down in distance the weeks leading up to race day and at race registration the morning of the race. 

ARE THERE REFUNDS? No, there are no refunds. Please refer to our Refund/Deferral Policies on our website.

WHAT IF I GET INJURED TRAINING? Please review our deferral policy on our website: https://www.elevationculture.com/events

ARE STROLLERS ALLOWED? No, strollers are not allowed on the trails except the Stroller Trail 5k event.

IS THIS A CUP LESS RACE? Yes, cups will NOT be provided at this sustainably conscious event at any aid stations.

ARE THERE DROP BAGS? Yes, 50k only may use a drop bag only at designated location.

ARE THERE BATHROOMS ON COURSE? We provide Port-a-Toilets at the Start Finish. The Park maintains several Port-a-Toilets along the trail and may be available.

ARE THERE AWARDS? Yes, awards will be giving out to the top 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male/Female runners in the 50k | 25K | 15K | 10k | 5k. No Awards for Stroller 5k

ARE DOGS ALLOWED? No, Pets are allowed at this event.

ARE PACERS ALLOWED? No, pacers are not allowed at this event. You may be disqualified from the race if this is observed by our race staff.

CAN I SIGN UP ON RACE DAY? Yes, if the event is not sold out.

WHEN WILL RESULTS BE POSTED? Our timing company will have live results to view. Official results will be available 2-4 days post race.

WHEN WILL PHOTOS BE POSTED? Race Day photos will be available for purchase 5-10 days post race.

TRAIL DUATHLON- RUN | BIKE | RUN

DO I NEED TO WEAR A HELMET? Yes, you must wear an approved helmet during the entire bike leg.

CAN WE MIX AND MATCH TEAMS? Yes, all are welcome to join a team. You may sign up as a mixed team our a combination of individuals.

WHAT TYPE OF BIKE IS REQUIRED? You may choose to use: Mountain Bike, Gravel Bike, Hybrid Bike. 

ARE THERE AWARDS FOR TEAM/INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES? There will be awards for the following categories: Team, Individual, Mountain Bike, Gravel, Hybrid Bike

IS THE EVENT CHIPPED TIMED? The event is chipped timed. Transitions are not accounted for. This is a continues chip time.

 

LAW FIRM OF RICHARD L. DUQUETTE

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Visit his website and blog for many articles and over 100 podcast episodes on issues relating to bicycling and the Law.

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BLOG

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Kid's 1 Mile Fun Run: Kid's Fun Run T-Shirt

Stroller Trail 5k: Lake Hodges Finisher T-Shirt

5k: Lake Hodges Finisher T-Shirt

5k (Youth Under 19): Lake Hodges Finisher T-Shirt

Bernardo 10k Challenge: Lake Hodges Finisher T-Shirt

Bernardo 10k Challenge (Youth Under 19): Lake Hodges Finisher T-Shirt

15K: Lake Hodges Finisher T-Shirt

15k (Youth Under 19): Lake Hodges Finisher T-Shirt

25k: Lake Hodges Finisher T-Shirt

Trail Duathlon- Run | Bike | Run: Lake Hodges Trail Duathlon Finisher T-Shirt

50K: Lake Hodges Finisher T-Shirt