Trail Running calendar near Alpine 2026-2027

Experience the trails of Crystal Cove State Park with a 6K or 10 mile run or hike. Enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean and receive a finisher medal and event shirt as you navigate the terrain of El Moro Canyon.

A free, social, non-competitive trail run at El Moro and Laguna Coast Wilderness Park in Newport Beach on April 4, 2026. The route is about 5 miles with roughly 500 feet of climbing and includes post-run snacks and a raffle.

A two day trail and gravel event at Diamond Valley Lake near Hemet offering distances from a 1 mile kids run to a 26.2 mile trail marathon, plus stroller, youth and multi lap gravel rides around the lake.

A 50K out and back trail run near Julian, CA in Anza Borrego Desert State Park. The route follows the Pacific Crest Trail, drops more than 2,000 feet into Box Canyon and returns via a more than five mile climb with a nine hour limit.

Experience an 81 mile team ultra run from the desert floor to Palomar Mountain. Run together in teams of two or three through extreme elevation changes and diverse California terrain within a 28 hour limit.

Experience an all terrain 5K trail race at BackCountry Gardens featuring hills, streams, and mud. Enjoy a competitive or fun run followed by a beer mile and wine tasting at San Diego’s only certified sustainable winery.

Trail races on the Soboba Indian Reservation support Noli Indian School. Choose from marathon, half marathon, 5k, or a kids' 3k walk/run. The event features Native and Open divisions, with proceeds funding a student scholarship.

Experience an obstacle course challenge at the Pala Fox Raceway featuring 5K and 10K distances. Navigate mud pits and motocross tracks in the scenic Pala Valley with options for adults, teams, and children.

A looped trail event at Lake Perris on April 25, 2026, offering 10K, 50K and 100K distances with lap-based aid, cut-off times, permitted pacers for the 100K, and included group tent camping and event amenities.

A 100 mile loop through San Diego's east county mountains around Lake Cuyamaca with mostly single track trails, about 15,400 feet of ascent and a 32 hour limit. Solo and crewed divisions are offered with volunteer requirements.

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.

A non competitive memorial marathon in San Diego on May 3, 2026, starting and finishing at Canyonside Park Driveway. The event is self supported with no course marking or aid stations; a clockwise GPX route and a seven hour cutoff are provi..

Experience the scenic trails of Crystal Cove State Park in this coastal run featuring 50K, 25K, and 5K distances to support the John Wayne Cancer Foundation.

Trail races at O'Neill Park in Trabuco Canyon offer five distances from 10k to 50k. Registration closes May 1 and entries are non refundable but may be rolled over if cancellation is due to weather or fire.

Experience a technical trail event in the Cleveland National Forest featuring rocky scrambles and OHV trails. Choose from four distances ranging from a 5 miler to a 50 km ultra through diverse California terrain.

Event Overview The Pacific Crest Trail 50 is a 50 mile ultramarathon. The 2026 edition is scheduled for June 6th. It takes place in the Cleveland National Forest in east San Diego County, California. This is the event's 44th year. Course De..

Trail races at Black Mountain in San Diego offer 50K, 25K and half marathon routes across technical single track and jeep trails, with substantial elevation gain and varied wildlife and vegetation.

South Bay 24 is a timed endurance challenge on a flat 1.22-mile loop in San Diego. Runners choose from 24, 12, or 6-hour events, aiming for personal records or the 100-mile buckle. The event includes a campsite, meals, and a special prize f..

Experience a unique desert night run under the Full Buck Moon on a scenic looped course. Choose between distances ranging from 9 miles to a 50k ultramarathon through manzanita groves and single track trails.