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Who's Up For Some Climbing!

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For the first time in over a decade, the rugged beauty of Mission Trails Regional Park is opening its gates to host an epic endurance challenge like no other. The Mission Trails Twilight Runs mark the return of racing to this iconic San Diego park, with a sunset start and star-filled finish.

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COURSES

50K, 25K, 5K

FEATURES

North and South Fortuna

TERRAIN

Technical Single Track/Fire Rds

ELEV. GAIN

25K= 3600'.50K= 7200'

coast to crest runner
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RESULTS

PHOTOS

VOLUNTEER

EVENT DATE: May 23, 2026

EVENT LOCATION: Mission Trails- East Fortuna Staging 

EVENT ADDRESS: Off 52 and Mast Blvd

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Welcome to the 1st Annual Mission Trails Twilight Runs! 

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This is a LOOONG time coming... trail racing is back at Mission Trails Regional Park! What better way to experience the park than with a little sunset view at the top of North and South Fortuna Mountains. That's right... Sunset!! With a late afternoon start for both the 50K and 25K, trail runners will experience the trails in both daylight and under the night sky! So, grab your best trail shoes and your headlamp for this epic adventure on the trails!

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Runners will take on steep climbs, sweeping views, and rocky descents as they traverse one of the city’s most dramatic landscapes — all while the sky shifts from golden hour to nightfall. Whether you're here to push your limits or soak in the surreal beauty of nightfall on the mountain, Mission Trails Twilight Runs is a race you won’t forget — because most people never get to run here at night.

 

This 1st annual event is STRICTLY limited to 300 runners. ​

 

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