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Welcome Racers!

The San Diego 500 is a district and council-level pinewood derby race that competes the fastest racers in the San Diego - Imperial council. These five ounce cars are constructed by Cub Scouts who have won the privilege of representing their Pack at this annual race! Trophies are awarded to the first, second and third place finishers for each District and we finish the day with Trophies for the top three council winners! All racers will receive certificates and participation ribbons commemorating their participation.

The San Diego - Imperial Council includes San Diego and Imperial counties.

Please be sure to review the Rules, Specifications and Notes pages from the links above.

Pack Key 3 Leaders can Click Here to Register your Packs Racers.

2026 San Diego 500

April 4th, 2026

Race Schedule:

  
    
    
        District
        Check-In Start
        Check-In Close
        Race Start Time 
    

        Foothills
        7:30am
        8:30am
        8:45am
    

        Costal Sage
        8:45am
        9:35am
        9:45am
    

        Rancho Mesa
        9:45am
        10:35am
        10:45am
    

        Palomar
        11:45am
        12:20pm
        12:30pm
    

        Rancho San Luis Rey
        12:20pm
        1:15pm
        1:25pm
    

        Sweetwater
        1:25pm
        1:45pm
        1:55pm
    

        Council Races
        2:00pm
        2:15pm
        2:15pm
    

  

Contact with racers is via email.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at info@sandiego500.org.

Date:

April 4th, 2026

Location:

Lakeside Equestrian Park

(Dianne Jacob Lakeside Equestrian Center)

11055 Moreno Ave, Lakeside, CA 92040