Trail Running calendar near Borrego Springs 2026-2027

Experience a unique desert night run under the Full Buck Moon on a scenic looped course. Choose between distances ranging from 9 miles to a 50k ultramarathon through manzanita groves and single track trails.

Experience a scenic mountain race through the pine forests of the San Bernardino National Forest. Run alongside the lake and onto forest trails with distances including a 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon.

Experience trail running in Orange County with several race distances ranging from a 5k to a 6 hour timed challenge. Navigate a scenic 3.3 mile looped course with multiple early bib pickup options available.

Conquer a steep 1000 foot climb at Snow Summit during this unique one mile mountain race. Enjoy high altitude views at 7000 feet elevation and a free chairlift ride back to the base.

A trail race in Pine Valley, CA offering a **50K** and **15K** on the rugged Noble Canyon Trail with technical terrain, multiple aid stations, on-course photography, and organized on-site parking.

An obstacle event at Bear Mountain on September 12, 2026 offering 5K and 10K courses, named obstacles, spectator and group options, finisher items, and volunteer and VIP experiences.

Experience rugged trail racing at Lake Elsinore Raceway with 5K and 10K obstacle courses. This event weekend features mud and open terrain alongside endurance challenges and dedicated races for kids.

A trail event in San Marcos on September 26, 2026 offering a 10K, a not timed 5K and a Kids Trail Trot that climbs to Double Peak summit with notable elevation gain and participant finish items.

Experience a 100 kilometer trail run through the diverse landscapes of Cuyamaca Rancho and Anza Borrego Desert State Parks. This scenic endurance race traverses pine forests and oak woodlands just east of San Diego.

A two-day trail running festival in Big Bear Lake, California offering five distances from 10.5 km to 162 km. Courses cross high desert, sub alpine and semi-arid terrain and carry UTMB World Series Americas Major status with qualification p..

A multi-format running event on the Cahuilla Indian Reservation near Anza, California, using a two mile dirt loop. The event supports the tribe's Youth and Family Programming and includes camping, aid stations with real food, and timed 6/12..

Experience a diverse weekend of trail running and off road duathlon at San Diego’s Scenic Lake Hodges. Choose from distances ranging from a kid’s mile to a 50K ultra marathon or tackle the mountain bike and run challenge.

Trail races in Julian, California on October 17, 2026, with 50K, marathon and half marathon options. Routes climb Cuyamaca Peak and include substantial elevation gain and single track trail sections.

A 200-mile endurance run around San Diego County held October 23–26 in Escondido with an 82 hour cutoff. The limited-field event requires crew support, traverses varied terrain, and donates profits to a Native American charity.

Test your limits at the Los Coyotes Reservation with single loop or ultra timed trail races. Run through alpine forests and desert landscapes before enjoying camping, bonfires, and yoga at the Ragnar Village festival site.

A trail running event at Caspers Wilderness Park on October 24, 2026, offering 10k, half marathon, 35k, marathon and 50k courses. Courses are described as marked and supported, with an athlete guide and past results available.

Run an 8-hour loop course on a scenic 3.7-mile trail in Wildwood Canyon State Park. The event features an aid station, vendors, and live music. An after-party follows at a local brewery.

Multiple trail distances at Lake Perris, including a 200 mile race with over 44,000 feet of elevation gain and a 96 hour cutoff. The event provides camping, aid stations, pacer rules, and cash prizes for 100 and 200 mile podium finishers.

Run through the Pine Creek Wilderness on a wide dirt fire road in Alpine. This out and back course offers both a 10k and a half marathon distance with a steady climb and a fast downhill return.

This 21 mile trail run near Yucaipa is postponed from September 2026. The challenging course features over 4,300 feet of climbing on Crafton Hills terrain, with aid station support.