Full Moon Gauntlet
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Full Moon Gauntlet

Borrego Springs, California, United States View on map
May 01, 2026 – May 02, 2026 (America/Los_Angeles local time)
Running

About this race

As the sunsets and the full moon begins to rise over the desert, you begin an epic journey across what looks like moonscape, over a far away peak only to summit to one of the tallest peaks in SoCal. Now begins your starlit quest to do epic shit.

Friday night, May 1st at 9pm we step off into the desert under a full moon and we don’t stop until it’s done.

We’re hosting a one of a kind overnight full moon hike deep in the Anza Borrego Desert. No crowds, no noise, just you, the moon, and a mountain most people will never even attempt.

We’re keeping the peak a secret for a reason. What I will tell you is this… it’s considered one of the toughest hikes in San Diego County. Roughly 22 miles round trip with over 8000 feet of elevation gain. Rugged, dry, unforgiving terrain. Barely a trail. Less than 100 people a year even touch it.

This is not a casual stroll. This is a gut check.

You’ll climb through the night under a full moon, push past doubt, and earn a sunrise most people will never see. No shortcuts, no hand holding, just grit, mindset, and a crew that shows up ready.

And here’s the deal… this is the only overnight full moon hike we’re doing this year. You miss it, you miss it.

If you’ve been looking for something different, something raw, something that actually challenges you… this is it.

Spots are limited. Step up or sit this one out.

NOTE: Gut Check Fitness, LLC policy is that there are NO REFUNDS and/or TRANSFERS. You are making a commitment to train, work hard, stay focused then to show up and get it done. Please reach out if you are in need of a training program. 

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Full Moon Gauntlet

Mandatory Gear: • CamelBak hydration plus pack - recommend 70 - 100 oz • Headlamp • Trail Shoes • Pliers • Emergency blanket • Warm/cold weather gear • Plenty of food, water & electrolytes for the entire time, there are no aid stations • Suggested - first aid kit, sunscreen

May 01, 2026 35.4K 9:00 PM
$119.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Borrego Springs, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 13.8° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 28.1°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 13.6° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 28.2°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
14.2
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
0.1mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
34.4%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on May 1, 2026 (PDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on May 1, 2026 (PDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
13h 31m

The sun rises at 5:57 AM and sets at 7:28 PM local time (PDT) in Borrego Springs on May 1, 2026 — 13h 31m of daylight.

Course

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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.

  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Borrego Springs events

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