9TH ANNUAL EVENT!

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Save the date for 2025, Sunday 12/7/2025

5K/10K RUNNERS

Chip-timed 5K and 10K trail run on single track, dirt trail with water/aid stations. Prizes for top 3 male and female finishers in each distance.

HIKERS

Take leisurely hike through one San Diego County’s most scenic and beautiful spaces, with exclusive access to the Elfin Forest Reserve most people don’t have access to. Dog friendly!

TEAMS

Golden goat team competition and discounted pricing for groups of 5 or more.

Accessing the race staging area prior to the morning of the event (by foot, bicycle, or vehicle by way of Via Ambiente) is prohibited due to the sensitivity of the area near the dam and water treatment facilities. Doing so will affect our ability to hold this race in the future. You are welcome to pre-run course if you access the Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve (EFRR) from 8833 Harmony Grove Rd during EFRR’s regular hours of operation. Please stay on designated trails at all times.

Each participant receives a commemorative technical t-shirt, finisher medallion, and complimentary beer (21+).

NOTE: Accessing the race staging area prior to the morning of the event (by foot, bicycle, or vehicle by way of Via Ambiente) is prohibited due to the sensitivity of the area near the dam and water treatment facilities. See course info for instructions on pre-running the course.

5K/10K RUNNERS

Chip-timed 5K and 10K trail run on single track, dirt trail with water/aid stations. Prizes for top 3 male and female finishers in each distance.

HIKERS

Take leisurely hike through one San Diego County’s most scenic and beautiful spaces, with exclusive access to the Elfin Forest Reserve most people don’t have access to. Dog friendly!

TEAMS

Golden goat team competition and discounted pricing for groups of 5 or more.

ELFIN FOREST RECREATIONAL RESERVE

SAN DIEGO, CA

With a start/finish and post-race expo set at the base of the Olivenhain Dam, the Keepin’ It Rural 5k/10k is a unique event on the San Diego race calendar.

POST-RACE FESTIVAL

Enjoy the post-race festival with prizes for top finishers, vendor expo, food trucks, beer garden, and live band!

POST-RACE FESTIVAL

Enjoy the post-race festival with vendor expo, food trucks, beer garden, live band and raffle!

REGISTRATION PRICES

Event is limited to 350 participants, to allow plenty of space on the trail for runners and hikers. Prices increase as we approach race day, but due to the limited capacity, space may sell out earlier than the below schedule.

10K Runners

$55 – Septemeber 10 - September 22

$60 – September 23 – October 15

$65 – October 16 – November 15

$75 – November 16 – December 3

$85 – Packet Pickup / Day of Event

10K Team

$48 Septemeber 10 - September 22

$53 September 23 – October 15

$58 – October 16 – November 15

$63 – November 16 – December 3

$73 – Packet Pickup / Day of Event

5K Runners

$37 – Septemeber 10 - September 22

$40 – September 23 – October 15

$45 – October 16 – November 15

$50 – November 16 – December 3

$60 – Packet Pickup / Day of Event

5K Team

$32 – Septemeber 10 - September 22

$35 – September 23 – October 15

$37 – October 16 – November 15

$42 – November 16 – December 3

$52 – Packet Pickup / Day of Event

5K Hikers & Families

Take the 5k course at a more leisurely pace. $40 for single hikers and $75 for family hikers (2 adults, kids 12 and under hike for free). Non-chip-timed.

10K Runners

$70 – September 22 - October 30

$80 – October 31 - November 19

$90 – November 20 – December 7

$100 – Day of Event

5K Runners

$50 – September 22 - October 30

$55 – October 31 - November 19

$65 – November 20 – December 7

$70 – Day of Event

5K Hikers & Families

Take the 5k course at a more leisurely pace. $50 for single hikers and $90 for family hikers (2 adults, kids 12 and under hike for free). Non-chip-timed.

10K Team

$65 – September 22 - October 30

$75 – October 31 - November 19

$85 – November 20 – December 7

$90 – Day of Event

One of San Diego County’s precious natural resources, the Reserve offers 11 miles of hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails, as well as picnic areas and scenic mountain viewing points. The natural beauty of the Reserve includes such native plant communities as oak riparian, oak woodland, coastal sage scrub, and chaparral. Typically closed to public access, the KIR 10K/5K is a unique opportunity to enjoy a start and post-race festivities from the base of the Olivenhain Reservoir.