Del Mar
Trail Running Calendar near Del Mar 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Del Mar for 2026-2027! We've gathered 24 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
The 21st Annual Martha Walker Wild Duck is a 5 km cross country race at Guajome Regional Park in Oceanside, California. It is the opening race of the 2026 Dirt Dogs XC Series and includes a race flyer and course maps.
Free untimed 3 mile community trail run in Del Mar on August 26, 2026, limited to 250 participants with a throwback shirt and medal for each finisher.
September 2026
A memorial stair climb in San Diego on September 5, 2026 honoring the 403 emergency responders of 9/11 and raising funds for FirefighterAid.
Double Peak Challenge in San Marcos on September 26, 2026 offers 10K, 5K and a free Kids Trot plus a race expo and awards.
October 2026
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.
A revived, limited field 200 mile endurance run around San Diego County across coastal, urban, mountain and desert terrain with an 82 hour cutoff and required crew.
November 2026
Roosters Backyard Ultra in San Diego on November 14, 2026 is a backyard-style running event on a smooth hard packed trail with a single gentle hill; dog friendly with car camping.
December 2026
Trail 5K and 10K at Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve with chip timing, a 1K kids run, a 10K team competition, and proceeds shared with local conservancy.
Timed 6 and 12 hour loop trail races on a ~1.5 mile singletrack near Ramona with a single aid station and limited entries for SURF members.
Trail event in San Diego on Dec 20, 2026 offering marathon, half marathon, 10K and a new 6 hour hill climb on a 2.5 mile loop with costume and hill awards.
January 2027
Experience a diverse trail running event in Escondido featuring everything from a 50 mile ultra to a stroller friendly 5k. Explore the valley floor or climb to the summit of Raptor Ridge in this cupless race series.
February 2027
A trail race in Escondido on Feb 20 2027 with 10K, Half and 20 Mile courses through vineyards and single track, plus free wine tasting at the finish.
A self supported single loop trail event in San Diego on February 20, 2027, covering about 51 miles with no aid stations or course markings.
Trail running event on February 27, 2027, at Goodman Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve near Poway, CA, offering 100K, 50K, and half marathon options with solo and relay formats.