Escondido, California · Saturday, February 14, 2026
The The Ranch 50k is a 50k, half marathon, and ultra event held on Saturday, February 14, 2026. It is located at 3024 La Honda Drive in Escondido, California.
Welcome to the Sunshine Series Season Pass, home to 6 different races throughout San Diego County.
Whether you are looking for a stroll along the water, some scenic single track, or a challenging hill course, the ERS prides itself in offering trail runners the BEST race experience and atmosphere in the industry. Every event within the ERS offers multiple race distances, great course support, kid's races, and finish line festivals that the entire family can enjoy!
What's Included in the Season Pass:
Automatic Entry into the ERS Championship Series*
Entry into all 6 Sunshine Series events at discounted rate
VIP Goodie Bag (receive at 1st event of season)
Season Pass Medal at conclusion of series (must finish 5 of 6 events)
Season Pass ERS Gift at conclusion of series (must finish 5 of 6 events)
Our new Championship Series will be exclusively tied to our Season Pass registration. All runners looking to compete for the Championship will be REQUIRED to complete the 4 qualifying events. With leaderboard determined by LEAST total accumulated time. In all 3 Season Pass categories a Male and Female Champion will be crowned.
Not looking to compete in the championship or not sure you can race all events... no worries! If you choose not to compete and only run for yourself or for fun, then we welcome you to our Season Pass as well! More details on the Championship can be found HERE.
The Season Pass does NOT include upgrade options. If you are interested in upgrading to one of our longer distances within the races, you would just need to select the upgrade option in to have it included with your season pass registration. If you do not want to upgrade, please skip those options and proceed to check out. You can always upgrade (or downgrade) a race at a later date by reaching out via email. Plese note there are no refunds for downgrading.
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.
Welcome to the Black Mountain Turkey Burner Trail Race. The most technical trail race on the ERS' Sunshine Series schedule.
Join us Saturday November 28, 2026, for the 10th Annual event and burn off all that turkey (or tofurkey) you may have consumed over the holiday.
All runners will start and finish at the Black Mountain Community Park. The Half will experience some major "hill" climbing on some very technical trails, while the 10K and 5K will feature some less technical and a little more groomed dirt trail (with some solid climbing)
Due to new park guidelines, this event is limited to 300 runners. This event will sell out early, so please sign up early!
CARPOOLING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
*This event is an ERS Championship Qualifier for all race categories
Join us in beautiful Daley Ranch (Escondido) for the 6th Annual Dixon Lake 10/10 Trail Race. The race will start in El Caballo Park and take runners to the top of Stanley Peak and the surrounding area allowing runners a beautiful 360 degree view from the top (10 mile only)
Elevation gains will be 900 to 1300' based on course distance.
Experiencing the trails out at Daley Ranch, will make you want to come back again and again to these amazing trails and picturesque views.
This race will see a max of 250 runners.
*This race is an ERS Championship Qualifier for the Half Marathon
Hilda founded Chismosas Run Club in July 2024 with a single premise: transform the ancient practice of "chisme" into community on foot. In Escondido's North County, chisme means sharing information, fostering close bonds, and taking care of each other, not idle gossip. About 25 women now gather Thursday mornings at 6:15am at the Kit Carson Park snake sculpture, running easy 5Ks through rolling terrain before anchoring the ritual with complimentary coffee and conversation that often outlasts the miles. Monthly trail adventures at Bandy Canyon range from 10K efforts to 10-mile explorations, accommodating all paces with electrolytes and that same post-run coffee circle. No pace requirements, no fees, no thresholds. Founder Hilda, a geriatric millennial who fell hard for trail running, runs these sessions with inclusive spirit. The crew's philosophy balances reverence for community wisdom with an invitation to simply show up.
The concrete snake at Kit Carson Park's playground doesn't look like much. But every Wednesday at 6 PM, it becomes sacred ground for Nobody Cares Run Club. The crew started in August 2020 when Chris Apodaca and Jonny Soto, stuck at home during lockdown, posted their daily runs as a friendly competition. The name came from brutal honesty: nobody really cares if you post your runs. Instead of letting that deflate them, they leaned in. The Instagram posts kept coming, but motivation shifted from external validation to internal drive. What began as a joke between two friends slowly attracted others tired of performative fitness culture. Now 50 members of all speeds and experience gather regularly at the snake, celebrating effort over outcome and authentic connection over splits. They run for themselves first, which somehow makes the community stronger.