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.
September 2026
Timed sprint orienteering along the Embarcadero in San Diego with Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced courses on September 12, 2026.
A cross country 5K at Rancho Bernardo Community Park with a grass start, dirt trail loop, age group awards, on site prizes and proceeds benefiting El Camino High School water polo.
A San Marcos event on September 26, 2026 offering a 10K competitive race, a 5K fun run and a free Kids Trot with medals, shirts and expo access.
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.
The San Diego 200 is a 200 mile endurance race through diverse coastal, mountain, and desert terrain with an 82 hour time limit and mandatory crew support.
November 2026
Test your physical and mental endurance at the Roosters Backyard Ultra, a dog friendly race featuring a smooth trail course and car camping in San Diego.
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.
Experience a festive trail run in San Diego featuring various distances and a unique six hour hill climb challenge with costume awards for solo and team participants.
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
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.
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a self-supported 51 mile trail run through the scenic canyons and parks of San Diego.
Experience the loop courses of the Goodman Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve with 100K 50K and Half Marathon distances available for solo runners and relay teams.
March 2027