Trail Running calendar near Big Bear 2026-2027

Timed trail event at Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Brea, California. Runners choose 3 hour, 6 hour or 12 hour divisions on a 2 mile loop through the redwood grove with aid stations and finisher items.

A lap-format trail event at Lake Perris offering 10K, 50K and 100K distances with substantial elevation, aid stations, group tent camping, and a pacer option for 100K runners after two laps.

Test your speed and navigation skills in this unsanctioned 4+ mile race through Chino Hills. Navigate four checkpoints across gravel and trail terrain to compete for cash prizes in a format where you choose your own route.

A 13.5-mile trail race on fire roads and single track in Limestone Canyon with 2,719 feet of elevation gain, two aid stations, cupless policy, and limited packet pickup options.

Experience a fun mud filled course at Bates Nut Farm featuring waist deep mud pits and a dozen unique obstacles. This untimed event is perfect for those looking to run crawl and slide through the mud followed by a post race party.

Experience the scenic trails of Crystal Cove State Park in this coastal run featuring 50K, 25K, and 5K distances to support the John Wayne Cancer Foundation.

A two-day Spartan Trifecta Weekend at Big Bear Mountain Resort featuring Sprint, Super and Beast obstacle races at high altitude with long climbs and descents; kids races and spectator access are also available.

O'Neill Park Trail Races take place May 16, 2026 in O'Neill Regional Park, using trails in Trabuco and Live Oak Canyons. The route passes coast live oak and sycamore stands and chaparral hillsides; parking requires a five dollar fee.

A 10 km high altitude trail race at Snow Summit near Big Bear on May 17 2026. The route follows singletrack through pine forest with technical climbs and a three hour finish cutoff.

A multi-distance loop race on a flat, one-mile dirt and grass loop at a private ranch in Riverside. Options run from 3-hour events to a 100-mile race, with camping, relay teams, and event awards.

A mountain trail race in Sierra Madre on May 23, 2026 featuring an 8.6 mile out-and-back course from Kersting Court to Orchard Camp, a Kids Fun Run, and community-led trail repair efforts supported by the Fletcher Trail Maintenance Fund.

Return to Hahamongna Watershed Park on May 24, 2026 for a day of team relays and solo challenges. Choose a 50 km relay with teams of up to five, a solo 50 km ultra, or a 10 km fun run amid scenic Pasadena trails.

A 5k trail run at Black Star Canyon in Silverado, California, with mixed fire road and single track, 390 ft elevation gain, one aid station, a cupless policy, and pre-run access restricted to authorized days.

Experience the natural beauty of the Angeles National Forest at the Pacifico Ultra. Runners can choose between 50k and 21k distances on mountain trails this May.

A free, social, slower paced group run at El Moro and Laguna Coast Wilderness Park in Newport Beach with an approximately 5 mile route and about 500 feet of ascent. Runners should have some prior trail experience.

The inaugural Fullerton Fit 5K Trail Run offers a scenic dirt trail course through the Brea Dam area. The event also includes a Health & Wellness Fair with local vendors and food trucks. Registration includes a shirt, medal, and other race..

A multi-day trail weekend in Big Bear Lake on June 12–14, 2026 featuring a three-day TransRockies stage race plus single-day Holcomb Valley races from 5 to 33 miles, published elevation profiles, and specific entry and refund policies.

A family-friendly trail event at Whittier Narrows on June 14, 2026 featuring a scenic 5K with a shirt and medal and a short kids run for ages 3 to 10. The 5K field is limited to 90 runners and prices change after April 30.

Experience the Orange Curtain Endurance Run along the San Gabriel River in California. Featuring USATF certified courses from 10k to 100k, this event offers a fast and flat route perfect for personal milestones and Boston qualification.

Celebrate the legacy of Title IX in Yorba Linda. Run or walk a moderate 5K on the El Cajon Trail with the family, strollers, and dogs. After the race, visit the vendor fair and explore awards for various age groups.