Trail Running calendar near Arlington Heights 2026-2027

Trail races in Calabasas, CA on January 30, 2027 offer multiple distances from 30K to 100K, with the 100K serving as a 2026 WS100 qualifier. The event is organized by Keira Henninger Events and is held at 1925 Las Virgenes Road.

A trail event in Big Dalton Canyon offering a **50K solo**, a 4-person 50K relay, and a **10K loop**, with over 9,000 feet of elevation and proceeds to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation.

Trail races at Daley Ranch on February 13, 2027 include a 50K (two 25K loops) and a half marathon, three fully stocked aid stations, defined cut off times, and pre race training runs.

A Better World Running holds the Super Valentine 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon at Griffith Park on February 14, 2027. The open, looped course runs mostly on a hard packed dirt horse trail with an aid station at the turnaround.

A trail race in San Pasqual Valley with 10K, half marathon and 20 mile options through vineyards and orange groves. Longer routes summit Raptor Ridge twice and the finish includes a free local wine tasting. Field limited to 450 runners.

Timed 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour events on a rolling 2.2 mile loop at Will Rogers State Park in Pacific Palisades, CA. Solo entries and relay teams are accepted and a stocked aid station is available each loop.

Trail running at Goodman Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve near San Diego with solo and relay options over 100K, 50K and a half marathon. Organized by Dirty Feet Productions; solo 100K entrants require prior 50K or longer completion.

A multi-distance trail event on Catalina Island in Avalon on March 13, 2027, featuring a marathon, 10K, 5K and a kids run. The 49th annual edition is California's State Off-Road Marathon Championship and includes a Triple Crown challenge.

A trail race weekend in Anza Borrego Desert State Park on March 13, 2027, offering 50K, marathon, and half marathon courses with aid stations and on-site campground facilities. Participants receive a tech shirt and a finisher medal.

Timed 6-, 12-, and 24-hour running events at Lake Cuyamaca on a scenic 2 mile loop near Julian, CA, with on-site dining, a store, and camping and RV options.

Tough Mudder Los Angeles on March 20, 2027 at Lake Elsinore Raceway is a mud obstacle event over scrubland and motor-cross terrain. Race options include 15 plus km, 5 to 8 km, Infinity laps, spectator access, and group packages.

Trail running event in Valencia California on 03/20/2027 offering 10K, Half Marathon, and 50K Ultra across hills, ridgelines, and canyon terrain with views of the Santa Clarita Valley.

Scenic high desert running in Pioneertown featuring a chip timed half marathon and 10K that supports the John Wayne Cancer Foundation. Runners receive a Grit Series shirt in their packet and finisher mug and shirt at the finish.

A mud and obstacle event at Lake Elsinore Raceway on March 20, 2027 offering 15K and 5 to 8K courses, an Infinity multi lap option, spectator access and group packages, with finisher medal, shirt, headband and drink included.

Two days of trail runs and road and river bike rides at Griffith Park supporting Streets Are For Everyone's road safety work, with distances from 1K and family rides up to a half marathon and 100 mile ride, based at the Autry Museum.

Coast to Crest in Del Mar features out-and-back 10K and 5K courses on hard-packed dirt with minimal elevation and a downhill finish. Wide lagoon views and possible osprey sightings accompany a fast, groomed trail that doubles as a champions..

Multi distance trail running and gravel bike events at Diamond Valley Lake in Hemet, California. Routes include lakeside loops, out and back courses, a stroller 5K and a kids fun run.

San Diego Spartan Event Weekend at Pala Fox Raceway offers obstacle course racing with a 5 km Sprint featuring 20 obstacles and a 10 km Super with 25 obstacles, plus kids races and spectator options.

Oriflamme 50K on April 10 2027 is an out and back trail race that drops from the Pacific Crest Trail into desert canyons before a long climb back. The event is limited to 150 runners and features stocked aid stations and finisher medals.

Trail races at Noli Indian School in San Jacinto offer marathon, half marathon, 5k and a stroller friendly Kids 3k, with Native and Open divisions and proceeds benefiting the school athletic program.