Turkey Burner

Turkey Burner is a trail race held after Thanksgiving at Black Mountain Ranch Community Park in San Diego. The event includes half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances, all starting and finishing at the park. It is part of the Endurance Race Series’ Sunshine Series, and the organizers consider it the most technical trail event in that series. The half marathon presents the primary challenge: a course entirely on dirt trails with approximately 2,000 feet of elevation gain. This makes it a more demanding run than a simple holiday outing, though the event is open to all participants, from novice trail runners to seasoned competitors. The name reflects the post-Thanksgiving timing, but the course requires genuine climbing and trail skill following the holiday meal.