Trail Running calendar near Campo 2026-2027

A 50K out and back trail run near Julian, CA in Anza Borrego Desert State Park. The route follows the Pacific Crest Trail, drops more than 2,000 feet into Box Canyon and returns via a more than five mile climb with a nine hour limit.

Experience an 81 mile team ultra run from the desert floor to Palomar Mountain. Run together in teams of two or three through extreme elevation changes and diverse California terrain within a 28 hour limit.

Experience an all terrain 5K trail race at BackCountry Gardens featuring hills, streams, and mud. Enjoy a competitive or fun run followed by a beer mile and wine tasting at San Diego’s only certified sustainable winery.

Experience an obstacle course challenge at the Pala Fox Raceway featuring 5K and 10K distances. Navigate mud pits and motocross tracks in the scenic Pala Valley with options for adults, teams, and children.

A 100 mile loop through San Diego's east county mountains around Lake Cuyamaca with mostly single track trails, about 15,400 feet of ascent and a 32 hour limit. Solo and crewed divisions are offered with volunteer requirements.

Trails n Vines Wine Run takes runners through the scenic vineyards of Orfila Winery in Escondido. Choose from 3, 6, or 9-mile trail distances and enjoy wine tastings after the race. Participation is limited to 400 runners.

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.

A non competitive memorial marathon in San Diego on May 3, 2026, starting and finishing at Canyonside Park Driveway. The event is self supported with no course marking or aid stations; a clockwise GPX route and a seven hour cutoff are provi..

Experience a technical trail event in the Cleveland National Forest featuring rocky scrambles and OHV trails. Choose from four distances ranging from a 5 miler to a 50 km ultra through diverse California terrain.

Event Overview The Pacific Crest Trail 50 is a 50 mile ultramarathon. The 2026 edition is scheduled for June 6th. It takes place in the Cleveland National Forest in east San Diego County, California. This is the event's 44th year. Course De..

Trail races at Black Mountain in San Diego offer 50K, 25K and half marathon routes across technical single track and jeep trails, with substantial elevation gain and varied wildlife and vegetation.

South Bay 24 is a timed endurance challenge on a flat 1.22-mile loop in San Diego. Runners choose from 24, 12, or 6-hour events, aiming for personal records or the 100-mile buckle. The event includes a campsite, meals, and a special prize f..

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.

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.

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 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.