Trail Running calendar near Avalon 2026-2027

Trail races on Catalina Island featuring a 50 Mile and a 50K course that start and finish in Avalon. Organized by the Avalon Lions Club to raise funds for island charities and schools, with ocean views and possible bison sightings.

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.

A 68 miles trail event across the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains with about 13,600 feet of climb and relay options for teams of two, three, or four. Field is limited to 200 entrants and solo runners must have completed a prior..

A Spartan Race weekend at Lake Perris State Recreation Area on Jan 23 and 24, 2027 features 5K, 10K and 21K obstacle races plus a kids race. The course is described as flat and fast with lakeside views and park facilities.

Trail run and hike events in Griffith Park on January 24 2027, featuring 8M, 8K, 5K and a 2.2K kids run with marked courses, aid stations, participant shirts and finisher medals.

Trail running and hiking events in Griffith Park on 01/24/2027 with 8 Mile, 8K, 5K and 2.2K courses; the 8 Mile is an out-and-back to a Hollywood Sign viewpoint. Marked courses have aid stations, chip timing, finisher medals and event shirt..

Trail races at Lake Hodges in Escondido on January 24, 2027, offering 5K to 50K distances on dirt roads and single track with 100 to 1000 feet of elevation gain.

Inaugural 24HR trail race at Lake Perris, Perris, California. Solo runners and teams of four run repeated 4 mile Molcajete 1.0 loops over 24 hours with awards for top individuals and teams.

Trail races in Calabasas, CA on January 30, 2027 offering 100K, 50 mile, 50K, marathon and 30K distances; the 100K is a 2026 WS100 qualifier and registration opens July 1, 2026.

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 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 6-hour, 12-hour, and 24-hour events on a rolling 2.2 mile loop at Will Rogers State Historic Park in Pacific Palisades, with relay options, a stocked aid station each loop, and crew and pacer allowances.

Trail races on a loop course at Goodman Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve near San Diego. Distances include 100K, 50K and a 1/2 Marathon with solo and 4 person relay options.

A series of road and trail races on Catalina Island around Avalon and Two Harbors, including a 26.2-mile trail marathon, 10K, 5K and a 1K kids run with island and ocean views.

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.

An outdoor obstacle event at Lake Elsinore Raceway on March 20, 2027, offering multiple distances including 5 to 8 km and 15 plus km, Infinity laps, named obstacles, finisher medal, shirt, headband, and a finisher drink.

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..

A weekend of Spartan obstacle races at Pala Fox Raceway in Pala, CA on Apr 10-11, 2027, featuring a 5 km Sprint with 20 obstacles, a 10 km Super with 25 obstacles, a kids race and spectator options.

The Nature Made Great Race: Half Marathon will take place in Agoura Hills on Saturday 10 April 2027. You can run between 5 and 21 kilometers.