Choose Your Distance
15K
The 15K at Noble Canyon serves as the perfect introduction to this technical San Diego terrain, offering runners a substantial taste of the challenging rocky descents and desert singletrack without the full commitment of the 50K distance. This distance allows runners to experience the course's signature technical sections while maintaining a more aggressive pace than ultra-distance competitors, making it ideal for trail runners looking to test their skills on demanding terrain or experienced road runners transitioning to more technical trail racing. The shorter distance transforms what becomes a grinding endurance challenge at 50K into a spirited, fast-paced effort where runners can push through the technical sections with confidence.
50K
Both races follow an out-and-back format through the Noble Canyon Trail system, starting and finishing at Pine Creek Road in Pine Valley. The course features technical singletrack trail with rocky climbs, exposed ridgelines, and fast descents through varied terrain including pine forests, open granite slopes, and canyon switchbacks. Runners experience significant elevation changes with sweeping views of the Laguna Mountains throughout the journey.