Trail Running calendar near Big Bear Lake 2025-2026

Run the scenic coastal trails of Crystal Cove State Park on December 13, 2025 at the Crystal Cove Trail Run with 15K and 6K courses plus a kids 1K. Celebrate at the post race party with breakfast, a 21 and over beer garden, free photos and..

Run the Dixon Lake 10/10 Trail Race at Daley Ranch near Escondido with 10 mile, 10K and 5K options on scenic single track and dirt roads. Challenge Standley Peak for panoramic views, enjoy a 300 runner cap and ERS qualifying status.

Take on the Chino Hills Trail Run Series Fall at Chino Hills State Park on Dec 13, 2025 with 30K and 50K routes through chaparral and oak woodlands. Aid stations and sweeping views make this a must for fall trail lovers.

Celebrate the season with the Holiday Fun Run at Griffith Park, offering 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon routes on scenic dirt horse trails and grassy starts. Enjoy on course aid, a finisher medal, free photos and post race snacks.

Run or walk the 10th annual Homeless for the Holidays at Griffith Park on a scenic flat 5K or 2.5K, with chip timed and self paced options. Proceeds support Pennies From Kevan and local programs serving those facing homelessness.

Get into the holiday spirit at Run for a Claus in Irvine on Dec 20, 2025, with 1 mile and 5K options plus virtual entries. Enjoy festive music, cookies, a Santa hat, finisher medal and support local charities and kids.

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.

Ring in the New Year with a scenic trail run at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area on January 4, 2026. Choose 5k, 10k, 15k or a half marathon and enjoy finisher medals, free photos, aid stations and a festive post race vibe.

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.

Explore the historic Calico Ghost Town and Calico Mountains on Sunday January 25, 2026 with 50K and 30K trail options. A USATF sanctioned trail run supporting desert education and community outreach amid rugged mining era scenery.

Experience the Hollywood Sign Run | Hike in Griffith Park on Jan 25, 2026 with scenic out and back trails to the iconic Hollywood Sign and sweeping views of downtown Los Angeles and the Griffith Observatory. Distances from a kid run to 8 mi..

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 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..

Run the Griffith Park Trail Marathon in Los Angeles, a scenic out and back through single track trails and fire roads that reaches the Hollywood sign summit. Options from 10K to 50K make it perfect for beginners and ultrarunners alike.

Challenge yourself at the Billy Goat Mountain Climb near Silverado with steep climbs and sweeping views through Cleveland National Forest. Choose a 17 mile loop, half marathon or 10K and finish with a medal, race shirt and post race snacks.

Hoppy Easter on April 4, 2026 at Griffith Park in Los Angeles offers 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon on scenic shared trails where strollers are welcome. Enjoy aid stations, free photos and a custom finisher medal to celebrate your run.