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Trail Running Calendar near Del Mar 2026-2027

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Explore the top trail runs near Del Mar for 2026-2027! We've gathered 23 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

October 2026
Trail festival at Piedras Pintadas Trailhead in San Diego offering races from a 1 mile kids run to a 50K, plus a Run Bike Run trail duathlon.
A multi day 200 mile endurance run around San Diego County in Escondido with an 82 hour cutoff, required crew support, and limited entry for experienced ultrarunners.
Urban Score-O orienteering across the UC San Diego campus with electronic punching, a 1:5000 map, one hour score format, HQ at Sun God Lawn and a 100 person limit.
An in-person 5K and 10K on the Lake Hodges trail at Rancho Bernardo Community Park supporting veterans' mental wellness, family friendly with Halloween costumes encouraged.
November 2026
Backyard-format race on November 14, 2026 at Rohr Park in Chula Vista, CA; smooth hard-packed trail with one gentle hill, dog-friendly and car camping available.
Trail races on dirt at Black Mountain Ranch Park in San Diego on November 28, 2026, offering Half, 10K and 5K courses with significant elevation and a 300 runner limit.
December 2026
A volunteer organized fun run and walk on Del Mar beach offering 3K and 5K routes while supporting veterans and regional land conservation.
Trail run and hike at Elfin Forest Reserve with chip timed 5K and 10K, a post race festival, and a limited field of participants.
Trail races at Daley Ranch in Escondido with 10 mile, 10K and 5K dirt courses, notable climb to Stanley Peak and a 300-runner field limit.
Timed 6 and 12 hour loop run on a 2.5K singletrack near Mt Woodson in Ramona, CA with a well stocked aid station and significant climbing.
Trail running at Sycamore Canyon with marathon, half marathon, 10K and hill climb options, notable elevation gains, required self-sufficiency, and costume prizes.
January 2027
Trail event near Escondido offering a 50 mile ultra, marathon and relay, half marathon, summit 10 mile, valley 5 mile, stroller 5K, and youth 1 mile.
Trail races at Lake Hodges in Escondido with 50K, half marathon, 10K and 5K on dirt singletrack and service roads plus a three-race DemiGod challenge.
February 2027
Trail race at Daley Ranch in Escondido offering a 50K two loop course with 6,318 ft total gain and a 13.1 mile loop, three aid stations, and SoCal Ultra Series qualification.
Trail races in San Pasqual Valley on February 20, 2027 offering 20 Mile, Half Marathon and 10K through vineyards and orange groves with wine tasting at the finish.
A self-supported 51 mile trail loop near San Diego on Feb 20, 2027 with no course markings and limited resupply points.
Loop trail event at Goodman Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve offering 100K, 50K and Half Marathon options with solo and relay entries.
March 2027
Coast to Crest in Del Mar offers 5K and 10K out and back trail races on mostly flat hard packed dirt with lagoon views and a downhill finish.
April 2027
A trail 5K at BackCountry Gardens with two 1.5 mile loops, a non-timed Fun Run, and a charity Beer Mile with individual and team categories.
May 2027
A self-directed marathon in San Diego on May 8, 2027, based at Canyonside Park Driveway with no official timing or course support.
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