Trail Running calendar near Borrego Springs 2026-2027

The The Ranch 50K will take place in Escondido on Saturday 14 February 2026. You can run between 21 and 50 kilometers.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a bold, self supported trail loop in San Diego. This unmarked 51 mile course around PQ Canyon demands navigation and self reliance, rewarding runners with scenic trails and a true backcountry challenge.

Trail race in San Pasqual Valley with 20 mile, half marathon and 10K options; the longer courses summit Raptor Ridge twice and most of the terrain is single track. Finish line features a free wine tasting with local vineyards.

Trail race at Goodman Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve near Poway offering 100K, 50K and half-marathon options with solo and 4-person relay formats on a repeated-lap course with significant elevation gain.

Trail event in Japatul Valley offering a Kids 2K plus 5K, 10K and 15K on private ranch trails. Team awards, long sleeve tech shirts and cookie medals are part of the event experience.

Multi-distance trail races through Anza Borrego Desert near Julian, CA, with 50K, marathon, and half marathon options, campground amenities, full aid stations, and included race shirt and finisher medals.

The Ultramaraton Baja Trail 50 will take place in Playas de Rosarito on Sunday 15 March 2026. You can run between 30 and 50 kilometers.

Timed endurance run and hike at Lake Cuyamaca with 6 hour, 12 hour, and 24 hour options on a 2 mile lollipop loop, high elevation venue, on site dining and campground facilities.

Trail races at Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park on March 21, 2026 feature 6k, 10k, half marathon and 30k courses through oak-filled foothills with marked support and event swag. Finishers are offered a complimentary beer with a meal at a local..

A rugged high desert half marathon and 10K in Pioneertown with views of the Sawtooth Mountains. Proceeds support the John Wayne Cancer Foundation and entries include chip timing, aid stations, a finisher mug and a finisher shirt.

A loop-based trail endurance event in Fallbrook, CA on March 21, 2026 offering 12 hour solo, 12 hour team, and 6 hour solo formats. Each 4 mile loop gains about 1,300 feet and a stocked aid station supports every lap.

A coastal trail race in Del Mar on March 28, 2026, featuring 10K and 5K out-and-back courses on hard-packed dirt with flat terrain, lagoon views, a downhill finish, and status as the Sunshine Series final qualifier.

Two days of trail runs and gravel bike rides at Diamond Valley Lake Marina featuring marathon, shorter trail distances, youth and stroller events, plus gravel rides around the lake and finisher shirts and medals for multiple races.

Oriflamme 50K in Julian, California on April 11, 2026 is an out and back trail race that descends into desert terrain then returns via a long climb, with fully stocked aid stations and a 150 runner limit.

An 81 mile team ultramarathon from Salton City to Palomar Mountain mixing road and single track through Anza-Borrego State Park. Teams of two or three run together; limited entry and prior ultramarathon experience are required.

A trail based 5K at BackCountry Gardens in Ramona featuring a two loop 1.5 mile course with mud and natural obstacles. The event also includes a charity beer mile and a Ramona Ranch wine tasting with food available.

Take on rugged single track and sandy climbs at the Annual NATRO@NOLI Indian School Trail Races in San Jacinto, CA. Marathon, Half, 5k and Kids 3k distances, limited spots, with proceeds supporting Noli Indian School.

A looped trail event at Lake Perris offering 10k, 50k and 100k with significant elevation gain, aid stations, group camping, and double-challenge buckles.

A 100 mile mountain loop near Lake Cuyamaca, CA on May 1 and 2, 2026. Mostly single track trails with about 15,400 feet of climb and a 32 hour limit. Crewed and Solo divisions are offered.

A self-supported marathon in San Diego with an unmarked, clockwise course starting and finishing at Canyonside Park Driveway. No race services or official timing are provided; a GPX/course file is available and Torrey Pine North has water a..