Muddy Dash | San Diego 2026

In Honor of Ethan Hamilton

Join us this Independence Day for a powerful morning of community, celebration, and giving back at the 2nd Annual San Diego 4th of July 5K & 10K in honor of Ethan Hamilton.

This nonprofit event is dedicated to providing scholarships that give kids access to sports opportunities and mental health support programs they might not otherwise be able to afford. Together, we are investing in our youth, strengthening our community, and honoring an amazing man who gave so much to so many.

🏃‍♂️ Race Schedule

10K Run/Walk: 8:00 AM & 5K Run/Walk 8:05AM

Kids 1K Fun Run: 9:30 AM

Bring the whole family and celebrate the 4th of July with purpose!

🍔 Food, Fun & Festivities

We’re making this more than just a race — it’s a full community celebration!

🍔 In-N-Out Burger will be onsite serving their famous burgers

🍻 Harland Brewing is sponsoring a festive Beer Garden

🎟️ Amazing raffle prizes from incredible local partners

🎁 Raffle Giveaways:

TBD

And many more exciting items!

Each participant will receive a raffle ticket at packet pick-up for a chance to win these amazing prizes.

📍 Packet Pick-Up Details

Friday, July 3rd

🕐 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

📍 SHAY Realtors

16611 Dove Canyon Rd.

San Diego, CA 92127

Come out for a meaningful and fun-filled community event celebrating the 4th of July while honoring Ethan Hamilton’s legacy. Let’s run, walk, celebrate, and give back — together.

🇺🇸 See you at the starting line! 🇺🇸

Who doesn't love donuts?!

San Diego's most delicious 5K is BACK and better than ever!!

The Donut Dash 5K includes a donut themed finisher's medal, free donut bar and Festival at the finish line (over 1,000 donuts).

If you think you got what it takes...then our famous "Donut Mile" is calling your name! 1 mile, 4 donuts, no puking! (think beer mile but with donuts). Finish first and take home the Donut Championship Belt!

This is a family fun event so come on out and see what the best donut shops and bakeries have to offer as they offer up FREE donuts to all in attendance! This is one event you "donut" want to miss.

The DONUT MILE is limited to 100 participants. Each participant must eat 4 donuts during this event.(1 donut / Quarter mile lap)

Donut Dash event shirts are optional and sold as an extra fee

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.

THE LAKE HODGES TRAIL DUATHLON RUN | BIKE | RUN

TRAIL DUATHLON Run | Bike | Run is our one of a kind experience during our annual Lake Hodges Trail Fest. 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 for your event. There will be no cups at aid stations.