Ultra Running Hub San Diego, CA, United States · Saturday, June 20, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Black Mountain 50K
Race completed
50 km Distance
1,000 m Climbing
4.0 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 20 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Field size ~121 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, June
Daytime high 25°C
Night low 13°C
Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely
Daylight 14 h 18 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 394 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,000 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes20 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles1,000 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Starting at Hilltop Park runners climb to the top of little black loop trail and run through the beautiful trails within Black Mountain Open Space.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.