The Endurance Races Series' original San Diego Trail Race is the kickoff to the trail running season. This can't miss event features beautiful views, single track trails, dirt service roads and hills that don't disappoint.
COURSES
15K, 10K, and 5K
PUKE HILL
1/10 Mile, 300' of Gain
TERRAIN
Single Track, Dirt Road, Sand
ELEV. GAIN
144'-885' of gain based on race
WHICH WAY TO PUKE HILL?
EVENT DATE: October 11, 2025
EVENT LOCATION: Solana Ranch Park, 13605 Pacific Highlands Ranch Rd, San Diego, CA 92130
Welcome to San Diego's only trail race through beautiful Gonzales Canyon Open Space. The 12th Annual event will once again start and finish at the Solana Ranch Park in Carmel Valley on the East end of Gonzales Canyon, lending itself to a flat start and finish with all the elevation gains in the middle. The courses will feature the locally famous "Puke Hill" for the 15K AND 10K.
That's right... Someone needs to race up and down the damn thing. 5K runners? Don't worry we keep it flat for you.
Don't let the coastal backdrop fool you... the trails on this course can feel like a mountain race so train like it is.
Due to new park guidelines, this event is limited to 300 runners and will sell out! So, sign up early.
EVENT LOCATION
Solana Ranch Park
13605 Pacific Highlands Ranch Rd
San Diego, CA 92130
EVENT DATE
OCTOBER 12, 2024
RACE PARKING
Main Parking for event found at Pacific Highlands Shopping Center, just 2 blocks from the event.
Secondary parking can be found on neighborhood street.
RACE SCHEDULE
6:30AM- REG OPENS
7:30AM- 15K STARTS
8:00AM- 10K STARTS
8:30AM- 5K STARTS
9:15AM- KIDS DASH
9:30AM- AWARDS
9:45AM- AG AWARDS
10:30AM- EVENT CLOSES
PACKET PICKUP
INJINJI HQ
6975 Flanders Dr
San Diego, CA 92130
October 10
3:30pm -5:30pm
FLEET FEET SAN DIEGO
5980 Village Way
San Diego, CA 92130
October 11
3:30pm- 6:00pm
RACE SCHEDULE
6:30AM- REG OPENS
7:30AM- 15K STARTS
8:00AM- 10K STARTS
8:30AM- 5K STARTS
9:15AM- KIDS DASH
9:30AM- AWARDS
9:45AM- AG AWARDS
10:30AM- EVENT CLOSES
The Faces of Puke Hill...
15K Course:
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Nathan Brown 1:02:21 (2022)
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Anna Belk 1:13:11 (2022)
10K Course:
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Victor Marquez 42:04 (2023)
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Julie Grodsky 54:03 (2025)
COURSE RECORDS
15K (MALE):
Brian Sprague 1:07:06
James Cusack 1:09:57
Andrew Childs 1:16:39
15K (FEMALE):
Anna Barron 1:21:21
Zephyr Fletcher 1:13:38
Mary Nelson 1:16:15
KOH AND QOH
Brian Sprague
Anna Barron
2025 WINNERS
10K (MALE):
Matthew Nelli 42:58
Eric Choudhary 49:06
Tony Diaz 50:32
10K (FEMALE):
Julie Grodsky 54:03
Cecilia Medina 57:27
Jennifer McDaniel 58:27
KOH AND QOH:
Matthew Nelli
Julie Grodsky
2025 WINNERS
COURSE TERRAIN: 100% DIRT
COURSE TYPE: OUT AND BACK
ELEVATION GAIN: 885 FT
MAJOR HILL CLIMB(S): MILE 5-5.5 (PUKE HILL)
AID STATIONS: 2 TOTAL
COURSE LIMIT: 3 HOURS
15K Course
COURSE TERRAIN: 100% DIRT
COURSE TYPE: OUT AND BACK
ELEVATION GAIN: 552 FT
MAJOR HILL CLIMB(S): MILE 3-3.5 (PUKE HILL)
AID STATIONS: 1 TOTAL
COURSE LIMIT: 3 HOURS
10K Course
COURSE TERRAIN: 100% DIRT
COURSE TYPE: 2 WAY- OUT AND BACK
ELEVATION GAIN: 144 FT
MAJOR HILL CLIMB(S): N/A
AID STATIONS: N/A
COURSE LIMIT: 2 HOURS