Trail Running calendar near Del Mar 2026-2027

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.

An obstacle and mud focused 5K at Oak Canyon Park on November 21, 2026 featuring mud pits, walls, ropes and monkey bars, plus a finish line festival. Registration includes value and VIP package options.

A Thanksgiving morning 1K, 5K and 10K along Huntington Beach that passes the pier and Surf Museum. Participants support clean water projects with 85% of every dollar raised going toward drilling wells.

A Thanksgiving weekend trail event in San Diego on November 28, 2026, offering Half Marathon, 10K and 5K on dirt singletrack and service roads with climbing. The field is limited to 300 runners and the race is an ERS Championship qualifier.

One mile loop ultra on hardpacked dirt with timed 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour options plus relay teams. Live chip timing, free on course camping, continuous food service, and a 31 hour buckle challenge to reach 100 miles.

A point to point 50-mile trail race near Julian, CA on December 5, 2026, moving from mountain trails through Cuyamaca Rancho State Park to a desert finish at Stagecoach Trails RV Resort. The time limit is 14.5 hours and a pre race shuttle i..

A 28k trail run in Fremont Canyon at Irvine Regional Park featuring about 3800 feet of elevation change and four aid stations. The course runs on fire roads, is cupless, and participants are asked to carry personal hydration.

A Last Person Standing race in Yucaipa, CA where runners must complete a repeated *4.167 mile* loop each hour until one remains. Basecamp offers warmth between laps and limited camping is available at Five Winds Camping.

Trail races at Crystal Cove State Park near Newport Beach include a 15K, 6K and Kids 1k on varied single track and fire roads, with shirts, finisher medals, free photography, breakfast options and a post race beer garden.

Trail races at Daley Ranch near Dixon Lake offer 10 Mile, 10K and 5K courses from El Caballo Park with single track and dirt roads. The 10 Mile climbs Standley Peak for a 360 degree view and the field is limited to 300 runners.

A holiday trail event in San Diego with Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and a new 6 Hour Hill Climb on Cardiac hill. Costume awards are given in solo and team categories.

Trail races on Catalina Island featuring a 50 Mile and a 50K course that start and finish in Avalon. Organized by the Avalon Lions Club to raise funds for island charities and schools, with ocean views and possible bison sightings.

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.

SoCal Spartan Trifecta Weekend at Lake Perris on Jan 23 and 24, 2027 offers 5K, 10K and 21K obstacle races plus kids races and spectator options at a lakeside park with camping and facilities.

A trail race at Lake Hodges on January 24, 2027 featuring 50K, half marathon, 10K and 5K over single track and dirt roads with 100 to 2900 feet of elevation gain. A new DemiGod Challenge combines three distances in one day with a five hour..

Inaugural 24HR trail race at Lake Perris, Perris, California. Solo runners and teams of four run repeated 4 mile Molcajete 1.0 loops over 24 hours with awards for top individuals and teams.

Trail races at Daley Ranch on February 13, 2027 include a 50K (two 25K loops) and a half marathon, three fully stocked aid stations, defined cut off times, and pre race training runs.

A trail race in San Pasqual Valley with 10K, half marathon and 20 mile options through vineyards and orange groves. Longer routes summit Raptor Ridge twice and the finish includes a free local wine tasting. Field limited to 450 runners.

A self supported single loop trail run of about 51 miles in San Diego on February 20, 2027. The course is unmarked, requires navigation, and has no aid stations or entry fee.

Trail races on a loop course at Goodman Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve near San Diego. Distances include 100K, 50K and a 1/2 Marathon with solo and 4 person relay options.