Trail Running calendar near Del Mar 2026-2027

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 on December 11, 2026 where runners repeat hourly 4.167 mile loops until one person remains. The overnight event uses foothill trails, headlamps, a basecamp with firelight, and limited camping.

A trail running event at Crystal Cove State Park in Newport Beach on December 12, 2026 offering 15K, 6K and a Kids 1K. The 15K includes a $2,000 prize purse and multiple aid stations on marked singletrack.

Trail races at Daley Ranch near Escondido with 10 Mile, 10K and 5K courses on single track and dirt roads; the 10 Mile reaches Stanley Peak for a 360 degree view and the event limits entries to 300 runners.

The Lunatic Loop 12 Hour Run will take place in Ramona on Saturday 12 December 2026.

Trail races in San Diego on December 20, 2026, including a marathon, half marathon, 10K, and a 6 hour hill-climb lap event. Costume awards and King and Queen of the hill titles are part of the day.

A trail running event centered in Avalon, Catalina Island offering a 50 Mile, a 50K and a TRIPLE CROWN Challenge across the length of the island with ocean views, aid stations and volunteer support.

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.

Two days of obstacle racing at Lake Perris with Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, Beast 21 km and kids races on a flat, fast course with mountain views.

Trail races at Lake Hodges offering 50K, half, 10K, 5K and a combined Hercules DemiGod Challenge with varied elevation and mapped courses.

A 24 hour individual and team trail race at Lake Perris featuring repeated laps of the Molcajete 1.0 loop of about four miles with significant climbing. Teams of four run in a fixed rotation and awards go to 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 10th annual trail race in San Pasqual Valley with three distances through vineyards and orange groves. Half and 20 mile courses summit Raptor Ridge twice and the finish features a free local wine tasting; field limited to 450.

A self supported trail run in San Diego on 20 February 2027. Participants follow an unmarked single loop of about 51 miles with no aid stations and limited resupply points along the route.

Sycamore Canyon on February 27, 2027 offers 100K and 50K options in solo and 4 person relay formats, plus a Half Marathon on a loop course at Goodman Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve near Poway, CA.

A series of road and trail races on Catalina Island around Avalon and Two Harbors, including a 26.2-mile trail marathon, 10K, 5K and a 1K kids run with island and ocean views.

A trail race weekend in Anza Borrego Desert State Park on March 13, 2027, offering 50K, marathon, and half marathon courses with aid stations and on-site campground facilities. Participants receive a tech shirt and a finisher medal.

Timed 6-, 12-, and 24-hour running events at Lake Cuyamaca on a scenic 2 mile loop near Julian, CA, with on-site dining, a store, and camping and RV options.

A waterfront running festival in Long Beach on March 20, 2027 featuring races from 5k to a half marathon, a beer mile with four included beers and a nonprofit beer tasting alongside a one mile Beer Stroll.

Tough Mudder Los Angeles on March 20, 2027 at Lake Elsinore Raceway is a mud obstacle event over scrubland and motor-cross terrain. Race options include 15 plus km, 5 to 8 km, Infinity laps, spectator access, and group packages.