Trail Running calendar near Del Mar 2026-2027

On October 10, 2026 That's No Moon offers 50 Mile, 50K and 30K races in the remote Santa Ana Mountains near Silverado. Courses run on forest roads with significant elevation gain, staffed aid stations, and mandatory self-sufficiency require..

Trail races of 10 mile, 10K and 5K run through Gonzales Canyon Open Space in Carmel Valley on October 10, 2026. The courses include the steep section known as Puke Hill and entries are limited to 300 runners.

A multi-distance running event on the Cahuilla Indian Reservation near Anza, CA, featuring a runnable 2 mile loop, fixed-time races and a 100 mile option with a buckle; proceeds support the tribe's 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 from October 23–26 with an 82-hour cutoff, mandatory crew support, a 24-runner field limit, and entry fees that include a charity donation.

A trail event at Los Coyotes Reservation on October 23-24, 2026 offering a 3.1-mile Yellow Loop and timed 6H and 24H ultra options across desert and alpine trails, with on-site camping, food trucks, and festival amenities.

A team trail relay at Los Coyotes Reservation on October 23-24, 2026 covering 112.8 miles and 23,800 feet elevation gain with camping and village amenities.

A trail event at Wildwood Canyon State Park featuring a timed 8 hour loop format and a single-loop 6K, with aid stations, vendors, morning live music, and an afterparty at a local brewery.

A multi-distance trail event at Lake Perris featuring a 200 mile race with over 44,000 feet of elevation gain, looped courses, on-course aid stations, group camping, and cash prizes for top finishers.

Trail races at Caspers Wilderness Park in San Juan Capistrano across multiple distances including 10k, half marathon, 35k, marathon and 50k. The event features marked courses, aid stations and participant merchandise.

A Halloween trail event at Crystal Cove State Park offering 6 hour and 4 hour timed options, organized by Sunshine Trail Racing. Registration is on UltraSignup and closes October 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 marathon and shorter distances on November 7, 2026 in Silverado, CA, routed out of Black Star Canyon after campground closures. Courses follow Black Star Canyon into Mariposa Reserve with substantial elevation gain.

A six hour timed running and walking event around Lake Miramar on a paved 5 mile loop with chip timing, four aid stations, permanent quarter mile markers, participant awards and a postrace 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.

Live Oak Odyssey is a fixed time trail running event at O'Neill Regional Park offering 3, 6 and 8 hour looped runs on a roughly 2.75 mile loop with about 500 feet of elevation gain per loop and a main aid station.

A trail event in Yucaipa, California on November 14, 2026 offering 21, 10 and 4 mile routes through the Crafton Hills, with notable elevation gain and 10 percent of fees donated to local conservation.

Roosters Backyard Ultra returns to Rohr Park in Chula Vista on November 14, 2026. The backyard ultra uses repeated laps on a smooth firm trail with a gentle hill, allows dogs and offers car camping with pop up tents on the fields.

Terrain Race Irvine on November 21, 2026 is a mud and obstacle 5K at Oak Canyon Park featuring mud pits, walls, ropes and monkey bars, plus pre-race and finish-line festivals with food, music and finisher medals.