Trail Running calendar near Castaic 2026-2027

Challenge yourself on the scenic Harding Hustle in the Santa Ana Mountains near Silverado, CA, choosing 50K, 30K or 15K on rugged dirt roads. Enjoy staffed aid stations, chip timing and finisher awards while tackling big climbs and July hea..

Tackle scenic 10k or 25k trails at Point Mugu State Park with Channel Islands and Boney Mountain views, chip timing, finisher medal and tee. Enjoy a post race festival with breakfast tacos and a beer garden.

Hit Griffith Park for Hot to Trot on July 18, 2026, and choose a distance from 5k to half marathon on scenic dirt trails. Enjoy aid stations, a finisher medal, photos and postrace snacks as you tackle shared trails under the LA sun.

Join the SoCal Summer evening 6K or 12K at Lower Arroyo Park in Pasadena on July 31 2026 and celebrate after with tacos and drinks. Scenic park routes and friendly vibes make this a perfect summer night run.

Tackle scenic single track and fire roads in Malibu Creek State Park, with steep climbs, ocean views and canyon heat. Distances from 25k to 75k, prizes and age group awards, plus post race food, free photos, beer and sports massage.

Run into sunset at Griffith Park with the Los Angeles Sunset Trail Relay 5K and Kid Run. Team up for a 10 mile relay, race a solo 5K or bring the kids, and enjoy scenic trails, live music, food trucks and finisher medals.

Tackle scenic trails and city views at the Ascot Hills Challenge 5K in Los Angeles, with an in person chip timed race and virtual option for remote runners. Proceeds support local schools and park restoration, making every mile count.

Tackle the legendary Angeles Crest 100 mile endurance run through the San Gabriel Mountains, a classic point to point ultramarathon. Expect big climbs, high alpine ridges and epic views on October 3, 2026.

That's No Moon Trail Races run through remote single track and jeep trails in the Cleveland National Forest near Silverado, CA, offering 50 Mile, 50K and 30K options. Expect steep climbs, technical ridgelines and a true test of trail grit.

Celebrate SPACEROCK Trail Race's 10 year anniversary at iconic Vasquez Rocks with distances from 5K to Half Marathon+ across rocky single track, sandy creek beds and big climbs. Enjoy a collectible medal, race shirt and finisher certificate..

Experience scenic singletrack and natural terrain at Hahamongna Watershed Park in Pasadena with options for a trail half marathon, 10K, or 5K on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Perfect for trail runners seeking a challenging yet runnable course.

Run scenic singletrack in Cheeseboro within the Santa Monica Mountains near Agoura, with ultramarathon, half marathon and 5k options across runnable climbs and flowing descents. Finish with a medal, hot drinks, tacos and a beer garden.

Experience rugged trails and canyon views at the Saddleback Marathon in Silverado CA on Nov 7. Choose from 10K, half, 25k or marathon routes with big climbs and aid stations. Register by Nov 5.

Join the Third Annual SCTC 5K Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving in Santa Clarita Central Park, a scenic hilly 5K with a 1K kids run. Support Santa Clarita Track Club as runners of all ages race for a great cause.

Run the LA Turkey Trail through the Santa Monica Mountains on Thanksgiving for scenic ocean and mountain views past the Nike Missile Tower. Finishers get medals, shirts, vegan tacos, race photos, a 21 and over beer garden and awards.

Island View Endurance Run returns to Goleta, California on December 4 and 5, 2026, with distances from 12K to 100 miles. Enjoy scenic coastal trails and multi day endurance challenges; registration opens April 1, 2026.

Take on the 68 mile Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains on January 16, 2027, with 13,600 feet of climbing and epic coastal views. Field capped at 200; solo entries require a prior 50 mile finish, relays of two to four welcome.