Mission Trails Twilight Runs

Trail racing is back at one of the most iconic parks in San Diego! What better way to experience Mission Trails than with a little sunset view at the top of North and South Fortuna Mountains. That's right... Sunset!! With a mid to 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!

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.

Upcoming Races

May 22 2027
50 KM
7,270 7,270 ft.
Multiple Loop
10:00 Cutoff
4 Elevation Rating
Very hilly, ~7500-12,500 feet in 50 miles
3 Surface Rating
Some rocks, root, and/or ruts

Additional Distances

This event also has the following sub ultra distances

25 KM 5 KM

Results

Date Finishers Top Result (F) Top Result (M)
05/23/26 42 7:21:22 4:43:30

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