Trail Running calendar near Anaheim 2025-2026

Take on dirt trails at Paramount Ranch in Agoura Hills with distances from 10K to 50K for every trail runner. Enjoy scenic post fire recovery vistas and a supportive trail community on challenging winding terrain.

Celebrate the OC Marathon Run for a Claus on Dec 20, 2025 at The Great Park in Irvine with festive 5K and 1 mile runs plus virtual options in December. Grab a Santa hat, medal and cookies while supporting local charities.

Ring in 2026 with the Happy New Year Run at West Creek Park in Valencia, CA. Choose from 5k, 10k, 15k or half marathon on scenic looped trails, enjoy finisher medals, free photos and a festive start to your year.

Tackle the Del Dios Trail Race "The Race of the Gods" at Lake Hodges in Escondido on Jan 4, 2026. Choose from 5K to 50K on scenic dirt roads and single track with up to 1000 feet of climbing in this championship qualifier.

The ABWR Half Marathon - South El Monte will take place in South El Monte on Sunday 4 January 2026. You can run between 5 and 21 kilometers.

Start 2026 strong with Ring in the New Year at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area. Choose from 5k to half marathon on scenic park trails and earn a custom finisher medal, goodie bag and free event photos.

Run scenic San Pasqual trails on Jan 10, 2026 with distances from a youth 1 mile to a 50 mile ultra. Finishers get a tri blend shirt, handcrafted wooden medal, free race photos and awards for top finishers.

Run or hike to the iconic Hollywood Sign in Griffith Park on Jan 25, 2026. Choose distances from a kid run to an 8 mile course over scenic trails and roads, and enjoy a premium shirt, finisher medal, chip timing, awards and free photos.

Run or hike through iconic Griffith Park with routes for 8 mile, 8K, 5K and a 2.2K kids run, finishing near the Old Zoo. Enjoy skyline views of the Hollywood Sign, a finisher medal and post race snacks.

Run the Sean O'Brien trail race in Calabasas on Jan 31, 2026 for scenic trails and rewarding climbs across multiple distances. Choose from 30K to 100K with the 100K as a Western States 100 qualifier; register by Dec 15.

Run beneath Boney Mountain on rugged single track with creek crossings and ocean views. Choose a backcountry half or 7k and enjoy a lively post race festival with tacos, massages and finisher swag.

Kick off the Trail Half Series by exploring scenic backcountry trails, creek crossings, and ocean views at Rancho Sierra Vista in Thousand Oaks. Tackle a 13.1 mile half marathon or a 4.4 mile 7k and enjoy post race food, photos, and awards.

Join Game Day on Feb 8, 2026 at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area in Los Angeles for 5k, 10k, 15k and a half marathon. Enjoy custom finisher medals, free photos, snacks and a scenic park course with a challenging hill.

Run The Ranch 50K or Half Marathon at scenic Daley Ranch in Escondido on February 14, 2026. Challenging looped trails with big elevation and stocked aid stations make this a rewarding SoCal Ultra Series qualifier for trail lovers.

Celebrate Valentine's Day at Griffith Park with A Better World Running for scenic trail runs including 5k, 10k, 15k and a half marathon. The course is marked with cones and aid stations, and all finishers get a custom medal plus free photos..

Explore vineyards, orange groves and single track at the 9th annual San Pasqual Valley Trail Race, with 10K, half marathon and 20 mile options. Enjoy a free wine tasting at the finish and tackle Raptor Ridge in a field capped at 450.

Run the 4 Mile Hill Challenge at Debs Park on scenic trail with rolling climbs, or try the 2K youth hill challenge for adventurous kids. Pet friendly and includes a shirt at packet pickup, but the event is postponed due to severe weather wa..

Enjoy scenic single loop trails at Goodman Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve near Poway, CA on Saturday February 28 2026. Choose from solo 50K and 100K, a half marathon, or four person relays for the ultra distances.

Run the Catalina Island Marathon, 10K or 5K in Avalon on March 14, 2026 and explore scenic coastal trails through the Catalina Island Conservancy. Now in its 48th year, this storied off road race is a must for adventurous runners.

Singletrack Stampede in Calabasas features scenic, technical trails on the Millenium Loop with switchbacks and creek crossings. Pick the 22k with a $500 course record bonus or the punchy 10k. Entry includes a local finisher medal, photos an..