Trail Running calendar near Del Mar 2026-2027

A weekend of Spartan obstacle races at Lake Elsinore Raceway featuring Sprint and Super distances, kids races, and multi-hour Hurricane Heats on rugged trails beside Lake Elsinore.

A trail event in San Marcos with a 10K, a not-timed 5K Fun Run, and a Kids Trail Trot that climbs to Double Peak summit; finishers receive wooden medals and shirts for the adult distances.

A themed run in Long Beach on September 27 with Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, a family mile and kids dash, ocean views, chip timing and a pizza themed finish line festival.

A 100K trail race in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park near Julian, CA, run over three distinct loops that include Cuyamaca Peak and sections of the PCT. The 2026 race is a 2027 Western States qualifier.

Trail races of 50 Mile, 50K and 30K through Cleveland National Forest near Silverado CA on remote forest roads with significant climbing, staffed aid stations, drop bag support, and specific crew and pacer rules.

Trail races of 10 Mile, 10K and 5K run through Gonzales Canyon Open Space with start and finish at Solana Ranch Park in Carmel Valley. The 10 Mile and 10K include the steep section called Puke Hill and the event is limited to 300 runners.

A multi-format running event on the Cahuilla Indian Reservation in Anza, California, offering fixed-time races, a 100-mile option, a half marathon and a Tribal Member 5k while fundraising for youth and family programs.

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.

Mountain trail event on October 17, 2026 offering 50K, marathon, and half marathon options that climb to Cuyamaca Peak on single track trails, with substantial elevation change and GPX course files available.

A 200 mile multi-day endurance run around San Diego County held October 23–26 in Escondido, California. The race has an 82 hour limit, requires a crew, and is limited to 24 experienced ultrarunners.

A trail race weekend at Los Coyotes Reservation featuring Single Loop, 6H Ultra and 24H Ultra options across desert and alpine trails. Ragnar Village provides camping, bonfires, food trucks and evening activities.

A team trail relay at Los Coyotes Reservation on October 23 and 24, 2026 featuring desert and mountain single track, a 112.8 mile course shared across teams, and on site camping plus glamping at Ragnar Village.

A trail running event at Caspers Wilderness Park on October 24, 2026, offering 10k, half marathon, 35k, marathon and 50k courses. Courses are described as marked and supported, with an athlete guide and past results available.

Trail running at Wildwood Canyon State Park on a 3.7 mile loop with about 600 ft vertical per loop; an eight-hour loop option and a 6K share the same course, with aid stations, vendors, a morning bluegrass band, and an after-party in Yucaip..

A multi-distance ultramarathon at Lake Perris featuring looped courses, significant elevation, on-course aid stations, group camping, pacer rules, and cash prizes for 100- and 200-mile podiums. The 200-mile race is noted as especially deman..

A timed trail event at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach on October 31, 2026, offering separate 6 hour and 4 hour options, on-site parking with a $15 card-only fee, and a registration deadline of Oct 28.

Trail running in the Pine Creek Wilderness on a wide dirt fire road with an out and back layout. The course climbs to a turnaround and returns downhill, with a 10 km option and parking at Horsethief Canyon Trailhead.

Trail races from Black Star Canyon near Silverado, CA, with marathon, new 25k, half and 10k distances; marathon gains 4,244 ft and multiple aid stations are located along the route.

A six hour timed run on a five mile loop around a San Diego lake with chip timing and four aid stations. The course is mostly flat with a few gentle hills and includes on-course support and a post-race lunch.

Run through the historic streets of Avalon and the rugged interior trails of Catalina Island. Choose between a half marathon, 10K, or kids fun run featuring stunning Pacific Ocean views and island landmarks.