Trail Running calendar near Del Mar 2025-2026

Discover the Catalina Island Marathon, 10K, or 5K in Avalon, with sweeping ocean views, rolling green hills, and classic trail terrain. Pick your distance and enjoy a scenic off road challenge perfect for trail lovers and coastal scenery se..

The Ultramaraton Baja Trail 50 will take place in Playas de Rosarito on Sunday 15 March 2026. You can run between 30 and 50 kilometers.

Pirate's Cove at Lake Cuyamaca on March 20, 2026 is a scenic timed endurance run and hike with 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour options. Camp at Chamber's Park Campground for race HQ and remember to bring a reusable cup for this cupless event.

Run the Coast to Crest in Del Mar on March 28, a scenic trail outing along lagoon views with wildlife and a fast downhill finish. Choose a 5K or 10K on a firm dirt, mostly flat course and chase Sunshine Series Championship qualifying spot.

Billy Goat Mountain Climb on April 4, 2026 in Silverado CA invites runners to tackle scenic, challenging climbs through Cleveland National Forest with a 10K, half marathon, or a 17 mile Silverado Loop with big elevation gain. Finish line sh..

Hit the trails in Moro Canyon at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach with 6K and 10 mile courses offering ocean views, climbs, and flowing descents. Race photos, a shirt, and a finisher medal are included.

Run or ride around scenic Diamond Valley Lake on April 11 and 12, 2026 with distances for all levels from youth mile to marathon and gravel rides. Enjoy single track trails, cupless aid stations, custom finisher shirts and handcrafted woode..

Oriflamme 50K on April 11, 2026 challenges runners with a scenic out and back from Sunrise Trailhead, dropping into Anza Borrego desert and climbing back on rugged single track. Field capped at 150 with a tech shirt and finisher medal.

Badwater Salton Sea is an 81 mile team ultramarathon from Salton City to Palomar Mountain, climbing more than 9,000 feet and testing runners with searing heat by day and freezing nights. Teams of two or three run together and entries are li..

Run rugged trails, mud and hills through Ramona Wine Country with competitive and fun 5K options plus a lively Beer Mile. Finishers get wine tasting, a medal and an after party at Ramona Ranch Winery while proceeds support Operation Rebound..

Challenge yourself on rugged trails at The Oaks on the Soboba Reservation with marathon, half, 5K and kids 3K options. Expect hills, stream crossings and great community energy as part of a race supporting Noli Indian School scholarships.

Take on the San Diego 100, a rugged 100 mile loop at Lake Cuyamaca near Julian across mostly single track, technical trails and big climbs. A Western States qualifier that rewards experienced ultrarunners with epic desert and mountain scene..

Run scenic trails at O'Neill Regional Park on May 16, 2026, with distances from 10k to 50k for every level. Expect challenging singletrack, on site bib pickup, and a friendly race day vibe that welcomes beginners and ultrarunners.

Timed loop endurance run on a flat 1 mile course at a Riverside horse ranch over Memorial Day weekend. Choose solo or team formats from 3, 6, 12 or 24 hour events or go for the 100 mile challenge and rack up laps.

Run 50 miles of iconic Pacific Crest Trail single track through the Laguna Mountains, with big climbs, rocky sections and sweeping views. Part of the SoCal Ultra Grand Prix, this classic out and back is a true test for trail lovers.

Challenge yourself on the rugged trails of Black Mountain in San Diego on June 20, 2026 with 50K, 25K and half marathon options. Expect technical rocky single track, sweeping views and lively aid stations in a wild coastal landscape.

Run the rugged Harding Truck Trail through Cleveland National Forest near Modjeska Canyon with 15K, 30K, or adventurous 50K options. Expect steep climbs, summer heat, and well stocked aid stations to keep you moving.

Run under a full moon on scenic loops through manzanita and rock formations near Cahuilla Mountain, with distances from a 9 miler up to 50K. Limited to 200 runners for an intimate nighttime trail experience.

Join Riley Park Trail Races on August 1, 2026 in Orange County for a scenic 3.3 mile loop with distances from 5k to half marathon and a six hour timed challenge. Run loops, test your limits and soak up a fun community atmosphere.

Experience rugged singletrack and sweeping ridge views at the Noble Canyon Trail races in Pine Valley CA on September 5, 2026. Choose a challenging 50K or a scenic 15K through pine forests, granite slopes and canyon switchbacks.