Trail Running calendar near Brea 2025-2026

Hit the trails for a lively 6k or 12k at the SoCal Summer Friday night run in Lower Arroyo Park, Pasadena on July 24, 2026. Stick around for tacos and drinks after the race; spots are limited so register soon.

Run under a full moon on the scenic Elder Creek Night Runs near Anza, California, with a 4.6 mile loop through manzanita, rock formations and Cahuilla Mountain views. Limited to 200 runners, multiple loop distances from 9 miles to 50K.

Run a 5K, 10K or Half Marathon around scenic Green Valley Lake, tackling a lake loop and a challenging climb to forest viewpoints on mixed paved and dirt roads. Enjoy post race festivities while supporting The Children’s Forest.

Run scenic single and double track trails at the Riley Park Trail Races on August 1, 2026 in Coto de Caza. Choose from loop based 5k up to a 6 hour loop challenge and enjoy a finisher shirt and medal.

Experience the Bulldog Ultra at Malibu Creek State Park on August 15, 2026, with scenic single track and big climbs through the Santa Monica Mountains. Pick new 3 loop 75k, a 50k or 25k, with aid stations, prize money plus food and beer.

Race the Los Angeles Sunset Trail Relay in Griffith Park with team relays, a 5K and kids run on scenic trails that showcase views of the LA River and Glendale. Enjoy live music, medals, finisher snacks and a festive finish line atmosphere.

Run the Ascot Hills Challenge 5K on scenic trails above East Los Angeles with sweeping views of Dodger Stadium and the Hollywood sign. Proceeds benefit Wilson High School fire and police cadet programs and help preserve Ascot Hills Park.

The Angeles Crest 100 is a classic 100 mile point to point mountain ultramarathon across the San Gabriel Mountains with over 21,000 feet of climbing. Held Oct 3, 2026 from Wrightwood to Altadena, entry is by lottery.

Run a Native organized fundraiser on the Cahuilla Reservation in Anza supporting youth and family programs. Choose from 100 mile, fixed time races and shorter distances on a runnable 2 mile dirt loop with handcrafted awards and buckles.

Lake Hodges Trail Festival is a two day trail and multi sport weekend around scenic Lake Hodges with races from a kids mile to a 50K and a run bike run duathlon. This cupless event rewards finishers with a handcrafted wooden medal and tri b..

Test your limits at SPACEROCK in Vasquez Rocks on October 17, 2026 with looped trail options from 5K to a Half Marathon+ just under 14 miles and 3,200 feet of climbing. Expect rocky single track, a 500 foot Black Hole tunnel and cupless aid..

Pasadena Trail Half & 5K/10K closes the season at scenic Hahamongna Watershed Park, offering half marathon, 10K and 5K on tough local trails for experienced trail runners. Spots fill fast for this flagship fall race.

Challenge yourself on scenic trails at the Caspers Trail Races in Caspers Wilderness Park on October 24, 2026. Choose distances 10k to 50k and enjoy rugged singletrack, supportive aid stations and a festive finish line.

Push your limits at the Wildwood Canyon Trail Run, an 8 hour timed event in Yucaipa on a scenic 3.7 mile loop with about 600 feet gain per lap. Aid stations, live bluegrass and a brewery afterparty add festival fun.

The Machete Muertos 200 will take place in Perris from Wednesday 28 October 2026 to Sunday 1 November 2026. You can run between 10 and 200 miles.

Run scenic, rugged trails in Cleveland National Forest at the Saddleback Marathon in Silverado on November 7 2026. Choose marathon, new 25k, half or 10K courses with big climbs and sweeping canyon views, racing out of Black Star Canyon for..

Run the scenic Catalina Island trail through Avalon, past the historic Wrigley Mansion and up to summit vistas over the Pacific. Choose a challenging half marathon, a hilly 10K, a kids fun run, or tackle the Triple Crown challenge.