Trail Running calendar near Campo 2025-2026

The Black Mountain Trail Races, held in San Diego, CA, offer three challenging distances: 50K, 25K, and a half marathon. Set on the historic Amat Kwanyil trails of Black Mountain, an ancient extinct volcano and Kumeyaay land, the course features diverse terrain including chaparral, coastal sage scru..

Elder Creek Night Runs is a unique nighttime trail running event held near Anza, California, on land graciously provided by the Cahuilla Band of Indians. The race features distances of 9 miles, 13 miles, 30K, and 50K, all run on a 4.6-mile loop combining single-track trails and wide dirt roads throu..

The Peak is a challenging trail running event held near Julian, California, featuring 50K, marathon, and half marathon distances. The course primarily follows single-track trails with stunning mountain views, including a climb up Cuyamaca Peak, the second highest point in San Diego County. Runners f..

South Bay 24 is an endurance running event held at Montgomery Waller Community Park in San Diego, featuring a 1.25-mile loop course that includes trail, grass, and bike path surfaces. The event offers multiple race options: a 24-hour race, 12-hour day and night races, a 6-hour race, and a half marat..

The Noble Canyon 50K and 15K is an annual trail running event held in the scenic mountains of east San Diego, California, specifically in Pine Valley. The races take place on runnable single-track trails within National Forest land, offering participants stunning views and challenging terrain. The e..

The Double Peak Challenge is a distinctive running event held in San Marcos, California, featuring a challenging 10K race, a 5K fun run, and a Kids Trail Trot. The 10K course is known for its demanding elevation gain of 1,176 feet, culminating at Double Peak's summit at 1,558 feet, offering runners..

The Cuyamaca 100K is an ultramarathon held in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park near Julian, California, about an hour east of San Diego. The race features a challenging course composed of three distinct loops starting and ending at Camp Cuyamaca. The first loop covers 31.5 miles on the park's western side..

The Carmel Valley Trail Race, held annually at Gonzales Canyon Open Space in San Diego, offers a scenic and challenging trail running experience. Starting and finishing at Solana Ranch Park, the race features flat sections at the beginning and end, with elevation gains concentrated in the middle, in..

The Cahuilla Rez Ultra is a unique running event held on the Cahuilla Indian Reservation in Anza, California. It offers multiple race distances including a 100-mile ultra, 24-hour, 12-hour, 6-hour, and a half marathon. The course features a 2-mile loop on double track dirt roads with moderate elevat..

The Encinitas Beach Run is a unique running event held at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, California. Participants run on the sand at low tide along a scenic coastal course between Moonlight Beach and Grandview. The event offers 5k and 10k distances with turnaround options, plus a kids' 1k race for ch..

The Roosters Backyard Ultra will take place in San Diego on Saturday 1 November 2025.

The Sri Chinmoy 6-Hour Race in San Diego is a timed endurance event held on a scenic 5-mile asphalt loop around Lake Miramar. The mostly flat course features gentle hills and separate lanes for runners and pedestrians or cyclists. Participants enjoy four aid stations offering hydration, fuel, and en..

The RD Trail Half Marathon will take place in Tijuana on Sunday 16 November 2025. You can run between 10 and 21 kilometers.

The Black Mountain Turkey Burner Trail Race, held annually at Black Mountain Community Park in San Diego, California, is known as the most technical trail race in the Endurance Race Series' Sunshine Series. The event features a challenging half marathon with significant hill climbs on technical trai..

The Anza Borrego Cuyamaca 50 Mile Run is a point-to-point ultramarathon held in Julian, California, showcasing some of San Diego’s most scenic trails. Covering 50 miles, the course begins at the Sunrise Trailhead, ascends Stonewall Peak, traverses wooded trails near a lake in Cuyamaca Rancho State P..

The Keepin' It Rural will take place in San Marcos on Sunday 7 December 2025. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

The Dixon Lake Trail Race, held annually at Daley Ranch in Escondido, California, offers runners scenic trail runs with distances of 10 miles, 10K, and 5K. Starting at El Caballo Park, the 10-mile course ascends to Stanley Peak, providing participants with stunning 360-degree views. Elevation gains..

The Del Dios Trail Race, known as the "Race of the Gods," is an annual trail running event held at scenic Lake Hodges in Escondido, California. The 11th edition takes place in early January 2026 and offers multiple race distances including a 50K, half marathon, 10K, and 5K. The courses feature dirt..

The San Diego 50 Mile & Trail Marathons is a diverse running event taking place in Escondido, California, featuring multiple race options including a 50-mile ultra marathon, trail marathon, marathon relay, heavy half marathon, and various shorter distances for all ages. The event emphasizes inclusiv..

The Ranch 50K is a trail running event held at Daley Ranch in Escondido, California, featuring a challenging course with significant elevation gain. The 50K race consists of two loops of a 15.6-mile trail, totaling 31.1 miles with 6,318 feet (1,926 meters) of climbing. A half marathon option covers..