Trail Running calendar near Anaheim 2026-2027

A 5k trail run at Gypsum Canyon Wilderness on June 24, 2026 over fire roads and single track with about 350 ft of elevation gain. One aid station at mile 2.2 and a cupless race policy.

A weekend fundraiser in Pearblossom that pairs camping with a six hour looped trail challenge summiting Mount Hillyer, offering aid stations, meals, free photos and a finisher's medal in an inclusive women focused space.

A community July 4 event in Newhall Park featuring a flat, paved 5K along the parade route, a Kid K, and a Masters Mile Walk, with shirts, medals, an expo, and awards benefiting local high school cross-country programs.

A 5k mountain race on July 11, 2026 that climbs about 1,500 feet from the Mt. Baldy ski lifts to the Top of the Notch. Finishers get a technical trucker hat and can attend a BBQ with music and drinks at the finish.

A mid July trail event on Mulholland ridgeline near Tarzana offering Half Marathon, relay, 10K, and 5K. Expect full sun, rolling climbs, scenic valley and ocean views, and an official shirt and finisher medal.

Into the Wild is a 5k trail run at Saddleback Wilderness on July 15, 2026, over fire roads and single track with 300 ft of elevation gain. Entry is limited to 150 runners and there is no race day registration.

Trail race in Cleveland National Forest near Silverado, CA, with 50K, 30K and 15K out-and-back routes on the Harding Truck Trail, substantial elevation gain, staffed aid stations, mandatory shuttle access and hot-weather conditions.

Tough Mugu is a Malibu trail running event at Point Mugu State Park offering 25k and 10k courses on the Ray Miller Trail, with marked routes, aid stations, chip timing, finisher medals, race shirts and a post race festival.

Hot to Trot at Griffith Park on July 18, 2026 offers 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon distances on a marked out-and-back horse trail with on-course aid and finisher medals.

Multi-distance running at Whittier Narrows on July 19, 2026, with marked out-and-back loops, on-course aid, finisher medals, photos, and on-site parking.

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.

Aztlan XC Classic is a 5K event in Elysian Park, Los Angeles on July 25, 2026, with youth and adult race categories and differing registration options. Proceeds support the Aztlan Athletics Foundation's camps and scholarships.

An evening road race at Lower Arroyo Park in Pasadena on Friday, July 31, 2026 offering 6k and 12K distances with post-run tacos and drinks for local SoCal runners and friends.

Experience a scenic mountain race through the pine forests of the San Bernardino National Forest. Run alongside the lake and onto forest trails with distances including a 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon.

Experience trail running in Orange County with several race distances ranging from a 5k to a 6 hour timed challenge. Navigate a scenic 3.3 mile looped course with multiple early bib pickup options available.

A rugged trail event at Malibu Creek State Park offering a 50k (29.4 miles, 5,784 ft) and a 25k (14.87 miles, 2,947 ft), stocked aid stations, enforced cut-offs, and prize money including a $3,500 50k purse.

A one mile uphill race at Snow Summit in Big Bear Lake with a 1,000 foot climb starting near 7,000 feet elevation. The event raises funds for Big Bear High School cross-country through the BBHS Bear Backers 501(c)(3).

A 5k trail run at Red Rock Wilderness near Silverado, CA featuring fire roads and single track, 300 feet of climbing, one aid station, a cupless policy, and no pets allowed.

A free, one-day community trail running festival in Los Angeles on August 29, 2026 with a group run in 5K and 10K options, an expo with vendors and race directors, food, and a raffle showcasing local running resources.

The 61st Mt Baldy Run to the Top on September 7, 2026 is a fundraising mountain trail race in the Angeles National Forest covering about 7 miles with 4,000 feet of ascent to the 10,064 foot summit, with proceeds aiding local services.