Trail Running calendar near Cowles Mountain 2026-2027

Trail races at Lake Hodges offering 50K, half, 10K, 5K and a combined Hercules DemiGod Challenge with varied elevation and mapped courses.

A 24 hour individual and team trail race at Lake Perris featuring repeated laps of the Molcajete 1.0 loop of about four miles with significant climbing. Teams of four run in a fixed rotation and awards go to top individuals and teams.

Trail races at Daley Ranch on February 13, 2027 include a 50K (two 25K loops) and a half marathon, three fully stocked aid stations, defined cut off times, and pre race training runs.

A 10th annual trail race in San Pasqual Valley with three distances through vineyards and orange groves. Half and 20 mile courses summit Raptor Ridge twice and the finish features a free local wine tasting; field limited to 450.

A self supported trail run in San Diego on 20 February 2027. Participants follow an unmarked single loop of about 51 miles with no aid stations and limited resupply points along the route.

Sycamore Canyon on February 27, 2027 offers 100K and 50K options in solo and 4 person relay formats, plus a Half Marathon on a loop course at Goodman Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve near Poway, CA.

A trail race weekend in Anza Borrego Desert State Park on March 13, 2027, offering 50K, marathon, and half marathon courses with aid stations and on-site campground facilities. Participants receive a tech shirt and a finisher medal.

Timed 6-, 12-, and 24-hour running events at Lake Cuyamaca on a scenic 2 mile loop near Julian, CA, with on-site dining, a store, and camping and RV options.

Tough Mudder Los Angeles on March 20, 2027 at Lake Elsinore Raceway is a mud obstacle event over scrubland and motor-cross terrain. Race options include 15 plus km, 5 to 8 km, Infinity laps, spectator access, and group packages.

A mud and obstacle event at Lake Elsinore Raceway on March 20, 2027 offering 15K and 5 to 8K courses, an Infinity multi lap option, spectator access and group packages, with finisher medal, shirt, headband and drink included.

Coast to Crest is a 10K and 5K trail race in Del Mar on March 27, 2027, featuring hard packed dirt out-and-back courses, wide lagoon views, minimal elevation gain and a downhill finish.

Multi distance trail running and gravel bike events at Diamond Valley Lake in Hemet, California. Routes include lakeside loops, out and back courses, a stroller 5K and a kids fun run.

San Diego Spartan Event Weekend at Pala Fox Raceway offers obstacle course racing with a 5 km Sprint featuring 20 obstacles and a 10 km Super with 25 obstacles, plus kids races and spectator options.

Oriflamme 50K on April 10 2027 is an out and back trail race that drops from the Pacific Crest Trail into desert canyons before a long climb back. The event is limited to 150 runners and features stocked aid stations and finisher medals.

Trail races at Noli Indian School in San Jacinto offer marathon, half marathon, 5k and a stroller friendly Kids 3k, with Native and Open divisions and proceeds benefiting the school athletic program.

A 100-mile trail endurance race in the Mount Laguna area using Pacific Crest, Noble Canyon and Lake Cuyamaca trails. The event is a Western States qualifier, is cupless, and requires volunteer hours or a TrailFit donation.

Marathon in San Diego on May 8, 2027 presented as a memorial and not a race. It is self-supported with no course markings or aid stations; a GPX course is provided and a stop at Torrey Pine North has restrooms and water.

Trail event at Crystal Cove State Park on May 8, 2027 with 50K, 25K and 5K routes on dirt roads and single track, ocean views, participant shirt and finisher mug, supporting the John Wayne Cancer Foundation.

Trail races at O'Neill Park in Trabuco Canyon on May 15, 2027 offer multiple distances from 10k to 50k. Organized by Keira Henninger Events with registration opening December 1, 2026 and a no-refund policy with rollover for cancellations.

The Mission Trails Twilight Runs will take place in Cowles Mountain on Saturday 22 May 2027. You can run between 5 and 50 kilometers.