Ultra Running Hub Julian, CA, United States · Saturday, October 3, 2026
Cuyamaca 100 km Endurance Run
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (100km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, October
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 584 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 100km | 204 | Jesus Topete Jr · 08:58:26 | Katherina Laan · 11:50:28 |
| 2024 | 100km | 149 | Greg Miller · 11:02:40 | Catherine Castro Villicana · 12:49:11 |
| 2023 | 100km | 161 | Nick Stenger · 10:30:15 | Jade Belzberg · 11:38:28 |
| 2022 | 100km | 176 | Gabriel Kline · 08:32:41 | Rebecca Doppler · 12:10:14 |
| 2021 | 100km | 159 | Travis Dietrich · 11:10:53 | Teresa Kaiser · 11:12:25 |
| 2019 | 100km | 171 | Guillaume Hansel · 08:50:27 | Laura Dunn · 11:51:04 |
| 2018 | 100km | 190 | Rod Farvard · 08:43:26 | Elizabeth Tenuto · 11:36:54 |
| 2017 | 100km | 145 | Fernando Blanco · 10:11:03 | Elizabeth Tenuto · 11:37:22 |
| 2016 | 100km | 131 | Kris Brown · 10:10:26 | Elizabeth Tenuto · 11:41:45 |
| 2015 | 100km | 138 | Kris Brown · 09:34:43 | Cindy Lynch · 11:17:53 |
The field grew 37% between 2024 (149) and 2025 (204). 18% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (100km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 100 km of trail with 3,335 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 33 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition Past 100 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 3,335 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 19 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
The Cuyamaca 100 km Endurance Run, a 100 km trail race in Julian, CA, offers a larger field than 88% of 100 km races, with 204 finishers in its 2025 edition. The course has a total elevation gain of 3335 meters, averaging 33.4 meters of climb per kilometer over its 100 km distance.
Runners have a 19-hour time limit, which translates to a cutoff pace of 11.4 minutes per kilometer. This cutoff is tighter than 30% of 100 km races, leaving less margin for error than most races of this distance. The course consists of three distinct loops that all begin and end at Camp Cuyamaca.
Similar races
Other 100K trail ultras, closest in distance first.