Trail Running calendar near Carlsbad 2025-2026

Take in ocean views at Crystal Cove State Park on December 13, 2025 with 15K, 6K and kids 1K options for every pace. Finishers get medals and shirts, free photos and a festive post race beer garden and breakfast.

Take on scenic Daley Ranch at the Dixon Lake Trail Race in Escondido on December 13, 2025. Choose 10 mile, 10K or 5K routes, enjoy sweeping views from Standley Peak and earn ERS Championship qualifying points.

Take on the Dirty December Trail Run at Sycamore Canyon on Dec 21, 2025 with marathon, half, 10K and a 6 hour hill climb over rugged trails and steep climbs. Finishers get a tech shirt and prizes and there is a lively costume contest.

Del Dios Trail Race Del Dios Trail Race, called the "Race of the Gods", is the 11th annual edition held at Lake Hodges in Escondido, California. The event takes place in January 2026. It is listed as a Championship Qualifier. The..

Event details Ring in the New Year is a running event at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area on Sunday, January 4, 2026. The course uses marked out-and-back loops on the beach path and is an open course shared with other pedestrians, runners,..

Experience scenic San Pasqual Valley trails at the San Diego 50 & Trail Runs, with distances from a 50 mile challenge to family friendly youth miles. Finishers earn a handcrafted wooden medal and tri blend shirt while enjoying aid stations..

Event overview The Ranch 50K and Half Marathon takes place February 14, 2026, at Daley Ranch in Escondido, CA, with the Start/Finish at Dixon Lake Picnic Area. Registration opens September 1, 2025; registration closes February 12, 2026 at 1..

Experience scenic trails through vineyards and orange groves at the 9th annual San Pasqual Valley Trail Race on February 21, 2026 in Escondido. Pick 20 mile, half marathon or 10K and toast your finish with free local wine tasting.

Experience scenic looped trails at Goodman Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve near San Diego on Feb 28, 2026. Choose from a half marathon up to a 100K solo or 4 person relay for a rewarding day of trail running and camaraderie.

Explore Catalina Island's scenic trails at the 48th annual Catalina Island Marathon, 10K and 5K in Avalon on March 14, 2026. California's State Off Road Marathon Championship serves up ocean views, rolling hills and classic island trail cha..

Event overview The Old West Trail Runs take place on March 14, 2026 in the Anza Borrego Desert State Park area with start/finish at Stagecoach Trails RV Resort & Campground near Julian, CA. Distances offered: 50K - 31.1 miles Marathon..

Event Pirate's Cove takes place on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Lake Cuyamaca, California. The event offers timed running and hiking formats over set durations. Distances 24 hours 12 hours 6 hours Logistics The race headquarters is at Chamb..

Run the Coast to Crest 5K or 10K in Del Mar on March 28, a fast, mostly flat trail with wide lagoon views and a downhill finish. As the final Championship Qualifier of the Sunshine Series, it is perfect for a scenic sprint PR and osprey sig..

Test yourself on rugged trails in the Cleveland National Forest at the Billy Goat Mountain Climb near Silverado, CA. Choose the punishing 17 mile Silverado Loop, a half marathon or 10K for creekside views, steep climbs and big rewards.

Oriflamme is a 50K trail near Julian in Anza Borrego with scenic single track, desert canyons and a steep climb out of Oriflamme Canyon. Field limited to 150, nine hour cutoff, finishers receive a technical shirt and medal.

Spend a weekend at Diamond Valley Lake Marina enjoying scenic trail runs on Saturday and gravel bike rides on Sunday. Race distances range from youth mile and 5K up to a marathon and 108k gravel rides, with finisher shirts, medals and handc..

The Run4Kids Ultra Running Party will take place in Corona from Friday 17 April 2026 to Saturday 18 April 2026. You can run between 21 and 24 kilometers.

Run the annual NATRO@NOLI trail race at Soboba with distances from 3k to marathon over hills, sand, single track and stream crossings. Entry is capped at 150, with awards, shirts and proceeds helping a Noli Indian School scholarship.

The Ramona Wine Country 5K is a unique running event held at BackCountry Gardens in Ramona, California. This scenic race features a challenging 1.5-mile loop course with natural obstacles including hills, streams, boulders, and mud, offerin..

Badwater Salton Sea is a demanding 81 mile team ultramarathon from the Salton Sea to Palomar Mountain, climbing from below sea level to alpine heights. Teams of two or three tackle desert roads and trails in a limited entry field.