About This Event
The Black Mountain Turkey Burner stands as the most technical offering in the ERS Sunshine Series, drawing runners to San Diego's Black Mountain Ranch Park for a challenging post-Thanksgiving workout. This ninth annual event combines the holiday tradition of burning off excess calories with serious trail running across varied terrain and significant elevation gain. The race offers three distance options, each presenting its own character. The half marathon delivers the full technical challenge with major climbing on demanding singletrack, while the 10K and 5K provide more approachable experiences on groomed dirt trails. With participant numbers capped at 300 runners due to park guidelines, this event maintains an intimate atmosphere while consistently selling out. The race has established itself as an ERS Championship Qualifier, attracting competitive runners alongside those simply seeking a scenic challenge. Course records reflect the demanding nature of the terrain, with winning times that speak to both the technical difficulty and elevation profile that define this San Diego trail running staple.
Choose Your Distance
5K
The Black Mountain Turkey Burner stands as the most technical offering in the ERS Sunshine Series, drawing runners to San Diego's Black Mountain Ranch Park for a challenging post-Thanksgiving workout. This ninth annual event combines the holiday tradition of burning off excess calories with serious trail running across varied terrain and significant elevation gain. The race offers three distance options, each presenting its own character. The half marathon delivers the full technical challenge with major climbing on demanding singletrack, while the 10K and 5K provide more approachable experiences on groomed dirt trails. With participant numbers capped at 300 runners due to park guidelines, this event maintains an intimate atmosphere while consistently selling out. The race has established itself as an ERS Championship Qualifier, attracting competitive runners alongside those simply seeking a scenic challenge. Course records reflect the demanding nature of the terrain, with winning times that speak to both the technical difficulty and elevation profile that define this San Diego trail running staple.
10K
The Black Mountain Turkey Burner stands as the most technical offering in the ERS Sunshine Series, drawing runners to San Diego's Black Mountain Ranch Park for a challenging post-Thanksgiving workout. This ninth annual event combines the holiday tradition of burning off excess calories with serious trail running across varied terrain and significant elevation gain. The race offers three distance options, each presenting its own character. The half marathon delivers the full technical challenge with major climbing on demanding singletrack, while the 10K and 5K provide more approachable experiences on groomed dirt trails. With participant numbers capped at 300 runners due to park guidelines, this event maintains an intimate atmosphere while consistently selling out. The race has established itself as an ERS Championship Qualifier, attracting competitive runners alongside those simply seeking a scenic challenge. Course records reflect the demanding nature of the terrain, with winning times that speak to both the technical difficulty and elevation profile that define this San Diego trail running staple.
Half Marathon
The Black Mountain Turkey Burner stands as the most technical offering in the ERS Sunshine Series, drawing runners to San Diego's Black Mountain Ranch Park for a challenging post-Thanksgiving workout. This ninth annual event combines the holiday tradition of burning off excess calories with serious trail running across varied terrain and significant elevation gain. The race offers three distance options, each presenting its own character. The half marathon delivers the full technical challenge with major climbing on demanding singletrack, while the 10K and 5K provide more approachable experiences on groomed dirt trails. With participant numbers capped at 300 runners due to park guidelines, this event maintains an intimate atmosphere while consistently selling out. The race has established itself as an ERS Championship Qualifier, attracting competitive runners alongside those simply seeking a scenic challenge. Course records reflect the demanding nature of the terrain, with winning times that speak to both the technical difficulty and elevation profile that define this San Diego trail running staple.