4 events in Escondido, California
From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find trail running events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
Escondido
4 events in Escondido-
Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 10:00 AMSee full details
Kit Carson Park in Escondido is a 285-acre urban park with a great mix of open fields, winding paths, shaded areas, and water features—an ideal setting for orienteering. The varied terrain creates fun navigation challenges while still being approachable for first-timers. Whether you’re brand new to orienteering or a seasoned navigator, this event offers something for everyone. Beginners will find welcoming courses and helpful guidance, while experienced orienteers can enjoy longer, more technical route choices.
Come explore one of North County San Diego’s favorite parks, sharpen your navigation skills, and enjoy a day outdoors with the San Diego Orienteering community!
Event Team:
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Event Director: Sergri Vinnichenko
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Course Setter: Elena Vinnichenko
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Visit the Volunteer page to learn how to help with the event.
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See "Volunteer" at the top right of the page. 🔝
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Volunteers get up to a $20 credit for a race to cover their registration fee.
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Volunteer roles explained in detail
Format: Traditional
Map: scale 1:7500 | 2m contours
Courses: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Starts: 10am to 11am
Time Limit: Two and half hours. All competitors must return to HQ and download by 1:30pm so we know you are safe. If you don't check in before leaving, volunteers will search the course to ensure you are not lost. Please check in before you leave.
Scoring: Electronic punching will be offered. All participants must bring, rent, or purchase one. Controls will be AIR+ enabled.
E-Punches: Rental electronic punches will be available for $5. Alternatively, you can purchase your own e-punch at our gear store for delivery to the event (use "000000" when registering).
Clinics: An introductory clinic will be offered at 9:45 am. An experienced orienteerer will teach you the basics.
Registration: All participants must pre-register. All standard SDO registration policies apply.
Fees:
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$20 for adults, $10 for juniors (under 21)
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$5 early bird discount through midnight, Saturday, Jan 31st.
Closes: Registration will close at 10 am on Friday, Feb 20th, or when we reach our limit
Entry Limit: This event is limited to 100 participants. See the "Find a Participant" tab to see the registration list.
HQ Location: 33°04'27.3"N 117°03'45.9"W - "Tree Lake Picnic area #2"
Parking: There is ample parking at the park.
San Diego Orienteering: Home page | Events
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Sat, Dec 12, 2026 at 7:30 AMSee full details
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
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Sat, Jan 09, 2027 at 6:00 AMSee full details
SAN DIEGO 50M | TRAIL MARATHON | RELAY | HALF MARATHON | SUMMIT CHASE 10M | VALLEY 5M | STROLLER 5K | KID'S 1 MILE
The San Diego 50M is a great introduction into ultra marathons or your first 50M distance, ideal for all running levels.
The San Diego Trail Marathon is a staple in the trail marathon events. Enjoy a fast trail while getting to summit its high point of Raptor Ridge.
San Diego Trail Marathon Relay is a new format to our classic Trail Marathon. Run 13.1 before passing off to your team mate to run the last 13.1 miles finishing at our Official Finish Line. * Note there will not be a shuttle. Easy Pick Up Drop Offs available at the Piedras Parking Trail Head Parking Lot.
The San Diego Trail Heavy Half Marathon is a beautiful courses for exploring new trails and accomplishing race goals as it gives you just that little more than a half marathon.
NEW Summit Chase 10M conquer and claim the CROWN on the fast out and back course up to the top of Raptor Ridge. The fastest time out and back claims the crown.
NEW Valley 5M our flat 5 plus mile event gives you a introduction distance and amazing valley views.
NEW Stroller Trail 5k our flat 5k (3.1 Mile) event gives you a super flat course to get out with your little ones and enjoy the day.
The Elevated Youth 1 Mile is open to children 10 and younger. This is a non-timed run. All kids receive a finisher’s shirt/medal
Whether you sprint, run, walk, jog, or hike this event you do not want to miss.
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.
Local Clubs & Organizations
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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.
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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.
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Club
USA Swimming Club. 73 members.
[email protected] +1 760-390-4173