Trail Running calendar near Alpine 2026-2027

Trail races in Julian, California featuring 50K, marathon and half marathon courses that climb Cuyamaca Peak on mostly single track trails with significant elevation change and mountain views.

A revived 200 mile endurance run based in Escondido, California, that circumnavigates San Diego County over varied terrain. Field limited to 24 experienced ultrarunners; crews are required and profits go to a Native American charity.

Trail individual races at Los Coyotes Reservation October 23-24, 2026 offering a 3.1 mile Yellow Loop and timed 6 hour and 24 hour ultras on desert and mountain trails, with camping and festival-style amenities at Ragnar Village.

A team trail relay at Los Coyotes Reservation on October 23 and 24, 2026 featuring desert and mountain single track, a 112.8 mile course shared across teams, and on site camping plus glamping at Ragnar Village.

A trail running event at Caspers Wilderness Park on October 24, 2026, offering 10k, half marathon, 35k, marathon and 50k courses. Courses are described as marked and supported, with an athlete guide and past results available.

Machete Muertos 200 is a multi-distance trail event at Lake Perris, CA from October 28 to November 1, 2026. The 200 mile race includes over 44,000 feet of elevation and a 96 hour cutoff; camping and cash prizes are provided.

Celebrate Halloween with a timed trail run at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach. Choose between a 4 hour or 6 hour endurance challenge set against a scenic coastal backdrop.

Run through the Pine Creek Wilderness on a wide dirt fire road in Alpine. This out and back course offers both a 10k and a half marathon distance with a steady climb and a fast downhill return.

Six hour timed loop race around a 5 mile lake course in San Diego with chip timing, four aid stations, on-course restrooms, and finisher awards. The field is limited to 75 entrants and the event is USATF sanctioned.

Experience a fixed time trail challenge at O'Neill Regional Park. Run as many 2.75 mile loops as possible through scenic canyons during an 8 hour, 6 hour, or 3 hour session.

Roosters Backyard Ultra returns to Rohr Park in Chula Vista, California, using a smooth, hard-packed loop with one gentle hill; the backyard ultra format has runners complete repeated laps. Dog friendly with car camping and pop-up tents all..

Burn off the holiday feast at the Black Mountain Turkey Burner. Choose between 5K, 10K, or a technical half marathon with rewarding views over San Diego.

One-mile loop ultrarun at Washburn Ranch in Hemet, CA offering 3h, 6h, 12h, 24h, 100 mile (31 hour) and relay options. Hardpacked dirt surface, chip timing with live tracking, on-course aid, camping, and continuous food service.

A point to point 50 mile trail run near Julian, California that climbs Stonewall Peak and finishes at Stagecoach Trails RV Resort. The course crosses wooded park terrain into desert and allows 14.5 hours to complete.

Trail races at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach offering 15K, 6K and a Kids 1K loop. The El Moro 15K features technical trail sections and a $2,000 prize purse, with shirts, finisher medals, free photos and post-race amenities.

Trail races at Daley Ranch near El Caballo Park featuring 10 Mile, 10K and 5K courses. The 10 Mile route climbs Standley Peak and courses use single track and dirt service roads.

A holiday trail event in San Diego on December 20, 2026 offering Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and a new six hour hill climb based on 2.5 mile laps. Costume awards are presented in solo and team categories.

Experience a diverse trail running event in Escondido featuring everything from a 50 mile ultra to a stroller friendly 5k. Explore the valley floor or climb to the summit of Raptor Ridge in this cupless race series.

Lake Perris hosts a Spartan obstacle weekend Jan 23–24, 2027 with 5 km, 10 km, 21 km and kids races across a flat, fast course by the lake. Team entries, spectator access, volunteer options and service member discounts are available.

Del Dios Trail Race is the 12th annual "Race of the Gods" at Lake Hodges, Escondido, CA, offering 50K, half marathon, 10K, 5K and a Kids Dash on dirt roads and single-track trails with 100' to 1000' elevation gain; a championship qualifier.