Del Mar
Trail Running Calendar near Del Mar 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Del Mar for 2026-2027! We've gathered 25 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Free untimed community run in Del Mar on groomed trails with a 3 mile out and back course, a throwback shirt and medal for participants, limited to 200 and registration opens August 3.
September 2026
A memorial stair climb in San Diego honoring the 403 emergency responders of 9/11 while raising funds for FirefighterAid at 1 Park Blvd.
Sprint orienteering along San Diego’s Embarcadero and Seaport Village with beginner, intermediate, and advanced timed courses and electronic punching.
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.
A 200 mile multi day endurance race around San Diego County from October 23 to 26, 2026 in Escondido requiring crews and an 82 hour time limit.
November 2026
Backyard Ultra at Rohr Park in Chula Vista on Nov 14, 2026, on a firm trail with a gentle hill; dogs allowed and car camping available.
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.
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 run of about 51 miles in San Diego with no aid or course markings and several public resupply points along the route.
Sycamore Canyon in Poway, CA on February 27, 2027 offers loop trail races including a 100K with relay options, 50K and a half marathon at Goodman Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve.