Trail Running calendar near Descanso 2026-2027

A 24 hour loop ultrarunning event at Montgomery Waller Community Park featuring a 1.22 mile mixed-surface loop, multiple timed race options, on-course aid and campsite facilities, finisher medals and a $1500 purse for 125 miles.

Experience a unique desert night run under the Full Buck Moon on a scenic looped course. Choose between distances ranging from 9 miles to a 50k ultramarathon through manzanita groves and single track trails.

Experience trail running in Orange County with several race distances ranging from a 5k to a 6 hour timed challenge. Navigate a scenic 3.3 mile looped course with multiple early bib pickup options available.

The 21st Annual Martha Walker Wild Duck is a 5 km cross country race at Guajome Regional Park in Oceanside, California. It is the opening race of the 2026 Dirt Dogs XC Series and includes a race flyer and course maps.

A free, untimed 3 mile trail run for the local trail community with a grab bag of vintage ERS swag, limited to 250 participants and held near the San Dieguito Lagoon on August 26, 2026.

A night trail run on private ranch trails in Alpine, California, under reflective course markers. Multiple loop distances are offered, headlamps are required, camping is available and aid stations will be illuminated.

Trail races in Pine Valley, California on September 5, 2026 offering 50 kilometer and 15 kilometer options. Both races have fixed cutoffs, marked trails with frequent ribbons, staffed aid stations, and specific rules for pacers, crews, and..

A memorial stair-climb in San Diego to honor the 403 emergency responders lost on September 11, 2001, raising funds for FirefighterAid with a 2026 goal of $120,000.

A Spartan obstacle weekend at Lake Elsinore Raceway featuring Sprint 5K, Super 10K, kids races and Hurricane Heat formats. Expect rugged trails, mud, varied terrain and onsite spectator options.

A community running event in San Marcos on September 26, 2026 offering a 10K competitive race, a 5K fun run and a free kids trot, with race shirts, wooden medals and an on-site expo.

The Trail & Wine Valle de Guadalupe will take place in Ensenada on Saturday 26 September 2026. You can run between 12 and 50 kilometers.

Cuyamaca 100k is a 100 kilometer trail race in San Diego on Oct 3, 2026, crossing oak woodlands, meadows, pine forest and chaparral. The 2026 event is a Western States 2027 qualifier and supports outdoor education and public lands causes.

Trail races of 10 mile, 10K and 5K run through Gonzales Canyon Open Space in Carmel Valley on October 10, 2026. The courses include the steep section known as Puke Hill and entries are limited to 300 runners.

A multi-distance event on the Cahuilla Indian Reservation in Anza, California with looped dirt roads, camping, hot food at aid stations, and proceeds supporting the tribe's youth programs.

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.

Mountain trail event on October 17, 2026 offering 50K, marathon, and half marathon options that climb to Cuyamaca Peak on single track trails, with substantial elevation change and GPX course files available.

A 200 mile endurance run around San Diego County held in Escondido Oct 23 to 26, 2026. Runners have 82 hours to finish, must have crew support, and the field is limited to 24 experienced ultrarunners.

A trail event at Los Coyotes Reservation on October 23-24, 2026 offering a 3.1-mile Yellow Loop and timed 6H and 24H ultra options across desert and alpine trails, with on-site camping, food trucks, and festival amenities.

A team trail relay at Los Coyotes Reservation on October 23-24, 2026 covering 112.8 miles and 23,800 feet elevation gain with camping and village amenities.

A multi-distance trail festival at Lake Perris featuring 10 to 200 mile races on looped, technical courses, substantial elevation gain, aid stations, group camping, pacer rules, and cash prizes for 100 and 200 mile overall finishers.