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LAKE HODGES TRAIL FEST

50K | 15K | 10K | 5K | KID'S 1M
OFF ROAD CHALLENGE

10.21.23 - 10.22.23

ESCONDIDO, CA

San Dieguito River Park - West Bernado Drive Trailhead

Rancho Bernardo Community Park

The Lake Hodges 50K is a great introduction into ultra marathons, ideal for all running levels.

The Lake Hodges 15K is a beautiful courses for exploring new trails and accomplishing race goals.

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

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

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.

The Lake Hodges Off Road Challenge Run | Bike | Run is our NEW 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.

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FINISH LINE EXPERIENCE

relax | recover | enjoy

finish line

Stay and cheer on your friends and family as they cross the finish line.

finish line

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

race mc

Be entertained by your local stand up comedian and race announcer Matt Stanton

give back to your community

VOLUNTEER

FREE entry into any Elevation Culture Race Series Event.
50% off Elevation Culture Online Store.
FREE pair of Knockaround SunglasseS

KEY PAID POSITIONS

($20.00 hr) Include: Lead Volunteer Coordinator | Aid Station Captains | Course Sweepers | Merch Tent | Medical Lead
FREE entry into any Elevation Culture Race Series Event.
50% off Elevation Culture Online Store.
FREE pair of Knockaround Sunglasses

JOIN

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improvements for this year's edition

2022 edition

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

JOIN

50/50 trail challenge

Sign up for the for the Lake Hodges 50k and the San Diego 50M and receive 25% each event and complete the challenge. Receive a custom Elevation Culture Gift for your 50/50 Trail Challenge completion.
Finisher Award announced soon....

NEW 2022

start times

SATURDAY OCTOBER 21ST, 2023

be prepared

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.
You MUST check in prior to racing if you have previously picked up your packet, if you do not, it is not guaranteed that you will be recorded in the results.

RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE

THIS IS A TIMED EVENT

[ EARLY CHECK IN BEGINS 5:30AM ]

[ PRE-RACE START 6:50AM ]

50K Start Time 7:00am PST

[ PRE-RACE START 8:20AM ]

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 ]

packet pick up

support your local running store

pre-race

Will be located at Milestone Running Store (North Park Location Only) from Monday October 17th- Thursday October 20th 10:00am - 6:00pm Enjoy 15% while you shop as a registered runner and support our local running shop.

race day

Will be available. Early Check in begins at 5:30 am. Please arrive 30-45 minutes prior to your start time to check in. You will receive your bib, finisher shirt, race swag.
*If you pick up your packet prior to race day, you must still check in at the starting table to ensure that we know that you are on the course that day.