Trail Running Calendar California 2026-2027

A 5k mud run at Hobb's Grove in Sanger, CA on April 26, 2026, featuring adult and KIDZ family waves; participants must bring a printed, signed waiver and adults a photo ID. Spectators pay $10 cash for festival access.

A multi-distance running event at CSU Channel Islands on April 26, 2026, with in-person and virtual options; 100% of proceeds benefit Autism Society Ventura County's local programs.

Support youth programs while running or walking through beautiful Griffith Park. This community trail event features a 5K course for all ages and offers medals and t-shirts to the first 500 participants.

A multi-distance trail event in Los Padres National Forest near Ojai, CA, on May 1 to 3, 2026, offering distances up to 100 miles with large elevation gains and a 150-entry limit; qualifying requirements apply for the longer races.

A 100 mile loop ultramarathon around Lake Cuyamaca with mostly single track, about 15,400 feet of climbing and a 32 hour limit. Offers crewed and Solo divisions and requires recent race qualification plus volunteer or donation service.

A well-marked *62 mile* trail ultramarathon in the Marin Headlands near Stinson Beach, CA, with over 11,000 feet of climb, a 15 hour 30 minute time limit and a 400 runner field limit. The race emphasizes low-waste practices and community in..

Trail races in Lone Pine CA on May 2 2026 include 50 mile, 50 km, marathon and 10 mile distances through the Alabama Hills and Mt Whitney foothills with ten aid stations and community support.

Trails n Vines Wine Run takes runners through the scenic vineyards of Orfila Winery in Escondido. Choose from 3, 6, or 9-mile trail distances and enjoy wine tastings after the race. Participation is limited to 400 runners.

Experience a fun mud filled course at Bates Nut Farm featuring waist deep mud pits and a dozen unique obstacles. This untimed event is perfect for those looking to run crawl and slide through the mud followed by a post race party.

Trail races from Browns Ravine Marina follow out-and-back lakeside trails with 10K, half marathon, 35K and 50K options; aid stations appear every 4 to 6 miles and all finishers receive a custom medal.

This trail race in Santa Clarita's historic Placerita Canyon offers a wide range of distances, from a 5K to a 120K ultramarathon. The course travels through the golden hills of the East Walker Ranch Open Space, featuring singletrack trails..

Trail races at Jack London State Historic Park on May 2 2026 include a half marathon and a five mile through vineyards and Sonoma Mountain hills. Aid stations are provided and headphones are not allowed for safety.

A full-day trail event at Almaden Quicksilver County Park on May 2, 2026, offering distances from a kids run to a 50K with marked dirt roads, single-track sections, aid stations, drop bag service at the Hacienda start, and free parking.

A family-friendly, non-competitive 5K trail run/walk and 1 mile walk at Elysian Park in Los Angeles on May 2, 2026. Proceeds support CurePSP’s work on PSP, CBD and MSA; post-event food, lawn games and music are planned.

A memorial marathon in San Diego on May 3, 2026. The event is not a race and offers no official support; participants navigate and support themselves and may register to record a result.

A trail run through the forested trails of Pacific Union College offering 26k, 10k, and a 1 Mile Kids Run for ages 7 to 12. The event is cupless, parking is free first come first served, and proceeds support PUC Athletics.

An annual 10K trail event in Glendale with a climb to 2,536 feet and panoramic views of the L.A. Basin and San Gabriel Mountains. Produced by the City of Glendale and benefiting the Glendale Parks and Open Space Foundation.

A trail race from Stinson Beach into Muir Woods offering marathon, half marathon and 7 mile options, with technical climbs, ladder and stair sections, marked aid stations, and a field limited to 300 participants.

Run or walk through conifer forests and along coastal bluffs in Point Arena. This sustainable 5K trail event supports local environmental education and youth stewardship on the Mendocino Coast.

Experience the scenery of Tilden Regional Park at the Grizzly Peak Trail Run. Choose from various distances including a 50K and marathon starting from the shores of Lake Anza in Berkeley.