Trail Running calendar near Descanso 2025-2026

Scenic 50 mile point to point trail through Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, summiting Stonewall Peak before dropping into desert to finish at Stagecoach Trails RV Resort. Family friendly with post race camping, meal and showers.

Join the San Clemente Santa Run on December 6, 2025 for a festive 5K or fun run along the beach, starting at the Pier Bowl. Celebrate with music, an auction and dinner while supporting Lily's Lighthouse and epilepsy research.

Tackle scenic single track trails at Elfin Forest in the Keepin' It Rural 5K and 10K, where runners get chip timing and a festive post race party. Enjoy a tech shirt, finisher medallion and a beer while supporting Escondido Creek Conservanc..

Experience the Dixon Lake 10/10 Trail Race at Daley Ranch in Escondido on December 13, 2025 with 10 mile, 10K and 5K courses on scenic single track and dirt roads. Limited to 300 runners, the 10 mile reaches Standley Peak for panoramic view..

Tackle rugged Sycamore Canyon trails at the Dirty December Trail Run in San Diego on December 21, 2025. Choose from marathon, half, 10K or a timed hill climb, enjoy technical shirts, fun costume awards and challenging climbs.

Tackle the Del Dios Trail Race "The Race of the Gods" at Lake Hodges in Escondido on Jan 4, 2026. Choose from 5K to 50K on scenic dirt roads and single track with up to 1000 feet of climbing in this championship qualifier.

Run scenic San Pasqual trails on Jan 10, 2026 with distances from a youth 1 mile to a 50 mile ultra. Finishers get a tri blend shirt, handcrafted wooden medal, free race photos and awards for top finishers.

Run The Ranch 50K or Half Marathon at scenic Daley Ranch in Escondido on February 14, 2026. Challenging looped trails with big elevation and stocked aid stations make this a rewarding SoCal Ultra Series qualifier for trail lovers.

Explore vineyards, orange groves and single track at the 9th annual San Pasqual Valley Trail Race, with 10K, half marathon and 20 mile options. Enjoy a free wine tasting at the finish and tackle Raptor Ridge in a field capped at 450.

Enjoy scenic single loop trails at Goodman Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve near Poway, CA on Saturday February 28 2026. Choose from solo 50K and 100K, a half marathon, or four person relays for the ultra distances.

Challenge yourself on scenic Anza Borrego desert singletrack at the Old West Trail Runs near Julian, CA on March 14, 2026, with 50K, marathon, and half marathon options. Aid stations, campground showers, tech shirts and SoCal Ultra Series q..

The Ultramaraton Baja Trail 50 will take place in Playas de Rosarito on Sunday 15 March 2026. You can run between 30 and 50 kilometers.

Test your endurance at Pirate's Cove on March 20, 2026 at scenic Lake Cuyamaca with 6, 12, and 24 hour timed run and hike options. Camp by the lake and enjoy rugged trails, friendly competition, and stunning views.

Run Coast to Crest on March 28, 2026 in Del Mar, a scenic 5K and 10K on hard packed lagoon trails with open views. Mostly flat out and back courses end with a downhill finish and serve as the final Sunshine Series qualifier.

Two days of scenic trail runs and gravel rides at Bedrock Valley Trail Runs, April 11 and 12, 2026 at Diamond Valley Lake Marina in Hemet, CA. Family friendly with kids and stroller runs, medals and finisher shirts, bring your own hydration..

The Oriflamme 50K near Julian, CA offers sunrise views over Anza Borrego as the route drops from the Pacific Crest to Blair Valley. Limited to 150 runners, this out and back features varied trail footing, full aid, and a 9 hour cutoff.

Badwater Salton Sea is an epic team ultramarathon from the Salton Sea to Palomar Mountain, mixing road and single track through desert and mountain scenery. Teams of two or three tackle 81 miles in a small, supported field.

Run a scenic 5K on trails and roads through Ramona Wine Country with mud, hills and a choice of one or two loops, then stick around for a fun Beer Mile and wine tasting. Live music, pizza and proceeds supporting veterans add to the festival..

Run the Natro Noli trail race on Soboba Reservation in San Jacinto CA with marathon, half, 5k and kids 3k on scenic rugged single track. Limited to 100 runners and raising funds for a Noli student scholarship, with shirts and awards.

Machete Trail Madness 100k at Lake Perris on April 25, 2026 offers 10k, 50k and 100k trail races on very technical terrain with steep climbs and stunning lake views. Camp at the start, enjoy aid stations and free race photos.