Race #5 takes place at Mission Trails Regional Park, just east of La Jolla and just northeast of downtown San Diego. The 15k course features the 'thousand steps' and the 5k has some great trails around the old dam. The event field is limited to, so enter early!

All participants get a great (seriously, it's not a plain white one) race t-shirt, cool finisher medal, hot breakfast with all the fixin's, coffee, entry into the raffle of swag, and the satisfaction of completing one of the best races around!

Please note that the course will close at 11:00am!

Pre-Registration is now closed. You can register @ REI on Saturday, from 3-5pm.

Optional Bib/Chip/T-Shirt Pick Up
REI — San Diego will be hosting early check in/chip pick up on Saturday, January 31, from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. So come in, beat the lines and do some shopping!

REI — San Diego
5556 Copley Dr
(Kearny Mesa) San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 279-4400

View Map & Directions

We recommend that you arrive 1 hour before start of event to allow adequate time for parking, packet pickup and warmup.

Course closes at 11:00am

XTERRA Mission Gorge PDF Map

5k Topo

5k Elevation Profile

15k Topo

15k Elevation Profile

Water at mile 1.2, 3.5, 6.0, 9.4 and finish.
Aid Stations at miles 1.2, 3.5, 6.0, 9.4 and finish.
Restrooms at Start/Finish, mile 1.2 and 6.0.

There are plenty of local accommodations in Santee, La Mesa and surrounding areas. Check out www.sandiego.com

The event is at Mission Trails Regional Park, just 20 minutes from downtown San Diego, just north of the intersection of the 52 and 125.

From 52 Fwy East/South: Exit Mast Road and turn right and follow the signs to the Equestrian Area (starting line).

From 52 Fwy North/West: Exit Mast Road and turn left under the freeway and follow the signs to the Equestrian Area (starting line).

From the 8 (East or West): Take the 125 North which turns into the 52 West and exit Mast Road. Turn left under the freeway and follow the signs to the Equestrian Area (starting line).