California · 50 Miler

Anza Borrego Cuyamaca 50 Mile Run

Anza Borrego Cuyamaca 50 Mile Run is a 50 Miler event held in Julian, California. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 5, 2026.

Race day
December 5, 2026
Location
Julian, CA

Race details

Date
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Distances
50 Miler
Course
~5,500 ft gain / ~8,100 ft loss over 50+ miles, net downhill (third-party estimates)
Official website
secondwindtrailrunning.com

About the Anza Borrego Cuyamaca 50 Mile Run

Anza Borrego Cuyamaca 50 Mile Run (ABC 50) is a point-to-point trail ultra "from mountains to desert," starting at the Sunrise Trailhead in Cleveland National Forest, climbing into Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and over Stonewall Peak, then dropping through Oriflamme Canyon onto the desert floor to finish at Stagecoach Trails RV Resort in Shelter Valley. The net-downhill course carries a 14.5-hour cutoff and limited crew access at only three of its seven aid stations.

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Notes
[enrich 2026-09-25] Post-race food options near the remote Shelter Valley finish are limited to the on-site Stagecoach Trails general store/grill; the nearest real restaurant town (Julian, CA) is a ~20-25 min drive away, so only 2 verified spots are listed instead of 5.

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Anza Borrego Cuyamaca 50 Mile Run: common questions

When is the Anza Borrego Cuyamaca 50 Mile Run?
The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 5, 2026.
Where is the Anza Borrego Cuyamaca 50 Mile Run held?
In Julian, California.
What distances does the Anza Borrego Cuyamaca 50 Mile Run offer?
50 Miler.
How do I register for the Anza Borrego Cuyamaca 50 Mile Run?
Registration is handled by the organiser at secondwindtrailrunning.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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