Lake Hodges Trail Duathlon

                                                             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.

RELAX | RECOVER | ENJOY

Enjoy post race beverages by our Series Partners, Food Truck, Games, Music, and Community in our ELEVATED CAMP

IMPROVEMENTS TO OUR 2026 EDITION

*MUCH MORE ANNOUNCED SOON....

Piedras Pintadas Trailhead

START/FINISH

https://maps.app.goo.gl/9B7jKfNQtuX4VsXcA

*Please see parking location down below.

All FINISHER'S of the TRAIL DUATHLON will receive a custom super soft tri-blend shirt (unisex) a handcrafted wooden medal all designed

by ELEVATION CULTURE.

   LAST DAY to register to guarantee a FINISHER SHIRT/MEDAL is October 7th, 2026.

2026 FINISHER DESIGNS COMING SOON.....

Trail Duathlon FINISHER SHIRT

Custom TRAIL DUATHLON Finisher DRINK VESSEL

Custom Designed Bike Plate

* LAST DAY to register to guarantee a FINISHER SHIRT/MEDAL is October 7th, 2024.

* AWARDS are handed out to 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Male/Female in each distance. NO Award ceremony, all awards will be handed out at the Finish Line.

** We will not mail any shirts, medals, or awards post race.

BONUS GIFT
ALL REGISTERED RUNNERS RECEIVE A FREE TRAINING PLAN FROM ELEVATION CULTURE RACE SERIES

The Lake Hodges Off-Road Challenge is part of the Elevation Culture Race Series presented by Elevation Culture

Check out their full series of events across the USA

Visit our Website for a truly Elevated Experience: https://www.elevationculture.com/
 

Welcome to our 2nd edition to our Lake Hodges Trail Fest Experience an TRAIL DUATHLON as you Run->Bike->Run your way to the Finish around Lake Hodges. Our combined mileage of 23 miles will be sure to give you an experience to remember.

OCTOBER 18th, 2026

CHECK IN BEGINS | 5:30 AM

PRE RACE | 6:50 AM

RACE START | 7:00 AM

COURSE CLOSES | 11:00 AM

                                             Run 10k (~6.2 miles)      Bike 22k (~13.7 miles)      Run 5k (~3.1 miles)

INDIVIDUALLY challenge yourself and complete the Run | Bike | Run course as a total time of completion.

TEAM enjoy a truly memorable experience with 2-3 friends and complete the Run | Bike | Run as a team. Each team member completes one of the legs. A team time will be recorded.

APPROVED TYPE OF BIKES you may use the following types of bikes to register: Road Bike, Mountain Bike, Gravel Bike, Hybrid Bike, E-Bike.

*Mix and match teams as all are welcome to enjoy, no restrictions apply to register.

COURSE MAP | AID STATIONS

RACE DISTANCE START TIMES

PLEASE arrive no later than ONE hour before your race start time if you are doing same day race bib and packet pick up. If you have picked up your packet already, and only need to check-in, please show up no later than 15 minutes before your race start time. 

You MUST check in prior to racing if you have previously picked up your packet, if you do not, it is not guaranteed that you will be recorded in the results. 

SUNDAY OCTOBER 18th, 2026

*THIS IS A TIMED EVENT

Run | Bike | Run Start Time: 7:00am PST
[ PRE-RACE START 6:50AM ]

[ COURSE CLOSES 11:00AM ]
[ AWARD CEREMONY 11:30 AM ]

If you are late to the start line, typically most races would not allow you to start, but as long as you understand that you still have to meet all the same cut-off times, and that your time will be reflected as the same start time as all the other runners, you will be allowed to start. There will be no adjustments to your cutoff times, or finisher times. 

Give your race weekend a chance to EXPLORE beautiful San Diego County with scenic LODGING AND CAMPING OPTIONS.

RECOMMENDED CAMPING SITES

DIXON LAKE CAMPGROUND | 21 MINUTES FROM START/FINISH

https://www.escondido.org/Dixon-Lake-camping-information

SOUTH CARLSBAD STATE BEACH | 31 MINUTES FROM START/FINISH

https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=660

WOODS VALLEY CAMPGROUNDS & RV PARK | 25 MINUTES FROM START/FINISH

https://www.woodsvalley.com/?y_source=1_MjkwOTE3Ni03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D

KUMEYAAY LAKE CAMPGROUND | 26 MINUTES FROM START/FINISH

https://mtrp.org/campground/

Please note that this is a CUPLESS event, so make sure to bring some form of hydration vessel the day of! 

Learn more about your on course Electrolytes from our Series Partner

**Please note that each aid station has approximate mileage based on mapping programs, and may differ a bit from each person's watch, app, or other tracking devices. 

2024 Lake Hodges Trail Festival Race Day Photos 

TRAIL DUATHLON

RUN | BIKE | RUN

CLICK HERE

PROVIDED BY: PAKSIT PHOTOGRAPHY

ARE THERE REFUNDS? No, there are no refunds. Please refer to our Refund/Deferral Policies on our website.

WHAT IF I MISSED THE SHIRT DEADLINE:  See Race HQ after your race as we most likely have extras.

WHAT IF I GET INJURED TRAINING? Please review our deferral policy on our website: https://www.elevationculture.com/events

IS THIS A CUP LESS RACE? Yes, cups will not be provided at this sustainably conscious event.

ARE THERE DROP BAGS? Yes, in the designated transition area

ARE THERE BATHROOMS ON COURSE? We provide Port-a-Toilets at the Start Finish. The Park maintains several Port-a-Toilets along the trail and may be available.

ARE THERE AWARDS? Yes, awards will be giving out to the top 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male/Female runners

CAN I SIGN UP ON RACE DAY? No, this event is SOLD OUT. 

WHEN WILL RESULTS BE POSTED? Our timing company will have live results to view. Official results will be available 2-4 days post race.

WHEN WILL PHOTOS BE POSTED? Race Day photos will be available for purchase 5-10 days post race.

TRAIL DUATHLON RUN | BIKE | RUN

DO I NEED TO WEAR A HELMET? Yes, you must wear an approved helmet during the entire bike leg.

CAN WE MIX AND MATCH TEAMS? Yes, all are welcome to join a team. You may sign up as a mixed team our a combination of individuals.

WHAT TYPE OF BIKE IS REQUIRED? You may choose to use: Mountain Bike, Gravel Bike, Hybrid Bike. * NO ELECTRIC BIKES

ARE THERE AWARDS FOR TEAM/INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES? There will be awards for the following categories: Team, Individual, Mountain Bike, Gravel, Hybrid Bike

IS THE EVENT CHIPPED TIMED? The event is chipped timed. Transitions are not accounted for. This is a continues chip time.

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