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.
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
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.
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.
March 2027