Del Dios Trail Race
About the race
Welcome to the "RACE OF THE GODS". This 13th Annual event is located at beautiful Lake Hodges in Escondido, CA.
Join us January 24, 2027, and take in the picturesque views of one of San Diego's most beautiful lakes.
New in 2027: Hercules DemiGod Challenge! Finish all 3 distances (Half, 10k, 5k) in 5 hours to earn the DEMIGOD medal. You must start with the half marathon and finish with the 5K.
Inspired by our old Moose Head Challenge in Colorado.
This is a Championship Qualifier event.
Hercules DemiGod Challenge rules
Finish all 3 distances (Half, 10k, 5k) in 5 hours to earn the DEMIGOD medal. You must start with the half marathon and finish with the 5K.
More details and rules are on the Del Dios Webpage.
The course
50 km
21 km
10 km
5 km
22 mi
All courses feature dirt service roads or single track trails. Elevation gains are between 100' and 1000' based on race distance.
Location
Lake Hodges, Escondido, CA, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: Escondido
Escondido, whose name is Spanish for 'hidden', is a city in San Diego County, California, in the North County region. It was incorporated in 1888 and is one of the oldest cities in the county. The climate is mild and sunny with warm, dry summers, so spring and autumn are the best seasons to race.
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