Trail Running calendar near Del Mar 2026-2027

Trail races of 21 mile, 10 mile, and 4 mile distances run in the Crafton Hills near Yucaipa, California on November 14, 2026. Ten percent of registration fees support the Crafton Hills Open Space Conservancy.

Rooster's Backyard Ultra returns to Rohr Park for its third edition, using a repeated-lap backyard ultra format on a smooth hard-packed trail with a single gentle hill; dogs and car camping are allowed.

A mud and obstacle focused 5K at Oak Canyon Park in Irvine on November 21, 2026, featuring mud pits, walls, ropes, monkey bars and a festival area with vendors and food.

Celebrate Thanksgiving morning with a scenic 5K or 10K run along Huntington Beach to fund clean water projects for communities in need around the world.

Trail races of Half Marathon, 10K and 5K take place at Black Mountain in San Diego on November 28, 2026. Courses run on dirt with hill climbs and technical sections and the field is limited to 300 runners.

Endurance event at Washburn Ranch, Hemet CA, on a one mile hardpacked dirt loop offering 100 miles, relay teams, and 24 hour, 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour formats with chip timing, live tracking, camping and onsite food.

A point-to-point 50-mile trail race from Sunrise Trailhead to Stagecoach Trails RV Resort, crossing Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and Stonewall Peak before descending Oriflamme Canyon. A 14.5 hour cutoff and an optional $15 pre-race shuttle ar..

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 loop race at El Dorado Ranch in Yucaipa on Dec 11, 2026. Runners repeat a measured 4.16 mile loop at night until one person remains; permits are pending and registration closes Dec 8.

Crystal Cove Trail Run in Laguna Beach offers marked trail races of 15K, 6K and a Kids 1k with aid stations, course photography and on site amenities. The 15K includes a $2,000 prize purse and age group awards.

Trail races at Daley Ranch in Escondido offer 5K, 10K and a 10 mile course that climbs Standley Peak for a 360 degree view. The event limits fields to 300 runners and lists varied elevation gain by course.

A holiday trail event in San Diego with marathon, half marathon, 10K and a new six hour Hill Climb on a 2.5 mile loop. The event includes solo and team costume awards and King and Queen of the hill honors.

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.

Lake Perris hosts a Spartan obstacle weekend Jan 23–24, 2027 with 5 km, 10 km, 21 km and kids races across a flat, fast course by the lake. Team entries, spectator access, volunteer options and service member discounts are available.

A January 2027 trail event at Lake Hodges, Escondido, offering 50K, half marathon, 10K, 5K, a kids dash, and a new Hercules DemiGod Challenge that combines the half, 10K, and 5K within five hours.

A 24 hour trail event in Perris, CA on January 29, 2027 where runners repeat a Molcajete 1.0 loop of more than 4 miles. Individual and four-person team entries are available, with awards for top individuals and teams.

Trail races at Daley Ranch in Escondido, CA include a 50K (two 15.6 mile loops, 6,318 ft gain) and a 13.1 mile half, with three stocked aid stations, set cutoffs, race shirts, finisher medals, and awards.

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

Self supported single-loop trail run of about 51 miles in San Diego on Feb 20, 2027. No fees, no aid and no course marking; participants must navigate and carry supplies.

Trail races at Goodman Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve near Poway, California with 100K, 50K and half marathon options, offered as solo entries or relay teams. Solo 100K entrants must have completed a 50K or longer race.