The Ranch 50k

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! 🇺🇸

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)

• (5K Pass Runner must finish 5 of 5 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 Sunday 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