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Non-Timed Fun for the Kids
Overview
Also known as the Elevated Youth 1 Mile — a non-timed fun run open to children 10 and younger, with a finisher shirt and medal for every kid.
Course
A non-timed out-and-back. Kids wear a bib and can be tracked informally against the finish-line clock. A gift awaits at the turnaround.
Logistics
Schedule
Race Check-In: 4:30-9:00 AM (Pre-Race talk 10 minutes prior to each start) National Anthem: 5:50 AM 50M Start: 6:00 AM Marathon/Relay Start: 7:00 AM Heavy Half Start: 8:00 AM Summit Chase 10M Start: 8:30 AM Stroller 5K Start: 8:30 AM Valley 5M Start: 8:30 AM Kid's 1M Fun Run Start: 9:00 AM Award Ceremony: 12:00 PM
Bib Pickup
Pre-race pickup at Milestone Running (North Park location), 2545 El Cajon Blvd Unit D, San Diego, CA 92104. Race-day pickup also available at the Start/Finish, 4:30-9:00 AM.
Swag & Medals
Custom finisher medal, plus a gift (juice box) at the turnaround.
Getting There
Driving Directions
San Pasqual Valley Staging Area, 18192 Bandy Canyon Rd, Escondido, CA 92025.
Policies
Cancelations & Deferrals
- Follows Elevation Culture Race Series' series-wide refund, transfer, downgrade/upgrade, and deferral policies.
Race Policies
This is a cupless event — bring your own hydration vessel.
Kid & Youth Policy
Open to children 10 and younger. Non-timed. All kids receive a finisher's shirt and medal.
Land Acknowledgement
The race takes place in San Pasqual Valley, named for the Kumeyaay village of San Pasqual that once stood there — traditional Kumeyaay homeland.
About Elevation Culture Race Series
Elevation Culture Race Series, LLC is a multi-state trail race series founded in 2015 by Eric Chrisman in San Diego, CA, now based in Golden, Colorado. Since founding the series, Chrisman has produced over 3,000 mountain sports events across the country and is credited with creating the first handcrafted wooden race medal. The series produces trail running, gravel, and off-road multisport events across California, Utah, Missouri, and Colorado, with a focus on community and an elevated race-day experience: cupless races, an "Elevated Camp" post-race area (food, music, recovery, hammocks), and a dedicated crew for race-day media, finish-line festivities, and course marking.
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Disclaimer
We make every effort to provide accurate and up-to-date information on Kåduka, but details may change. Please always confirm the latest information on the official race website. See something that needs correcting? Send us a note at [email protected]
