Trail Running calendar near Downtown Los Angeles 2025-2026

The Billy Goat Mountain Climb will take place in Silverado on Saturday 4 April 2026. You can run between 10 and 17 miles.

Point Mugu Trail Run : Malibu, CA The event is Race #3 of the SoCalTrail "Trail ½ Series" (six half-marathons in 2026). It takes place at Point Mugu State Park, starting at the Ray Miller Trail Head in La Jolla Canyon near 9000 W...

Event overview The Hoppy Easter race is held at Griffith Park, Los Angeles, on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Distances offered: 5k - out-and-back route 10k - two 5k loops 15k - three 5k loops Half marathon - three 4.36 mi loops Every participa..

Bedrock Valley Trail Runs is a family-friendly trail weekend held at Diamond Valley Lake Marina, Hemet, California. The festival offers multiple trail distances: Trail Marathon, Trail Half Marathon, 15K, 10K, 5K, a Stroller Trail 5K, and a..

Set in Agoura Hills, California, the 41st Nature Made Great Race offers a range of distances: half marathon, 5K, 10K, 15K, 10M, and 1M. The centerpiece Chesebro Half Marathon is mostly trail with epic scenery, while the on-road Deena Kastor..

Run the annual NATRO@NOLI trail race at Soboba with distances from 3k to marathon over hills, sand, single track and stream crossings. Entry is capped at 150, with awards, shirts and proceeds helping a Noli Indian School scholarship.

The Leona Divide will take place in Lake Hughes on Saturday 18 April 2026. You can run between 30 and 100 miles.

Coyote Two Moon is a rugged trail weekend in Los Padres National Forest near Ojai with distances from 10K to a 100 mile test. Huge elevation, small fields and a 42 hour cutoff make it a serious challenge for experienced trail runners.

The Boney Mountain Trail Run is a scenic trail running event held in the Santa Monica Mountains, starting at Rancho Sierra Vista | Satwiwa National Park in Newbury Park, California. It features a challenging half-marathon course that includ..

The O'Neill Park Trail Races will take place in Rancho Santa Margarita on Saturday 16 May 2026. You can run between 10 and 50 kilometers.

Gorgonio View Trail Run unfolds at Big Bear Mountain Resort’s Snow Summit in Big Bear Lake, California, offering a scenic trail experience as part of Spartan Trail. The event centers on a single 10K route that threads buttery singletrack th..

Event overview Nanny Goat is an ultrarunning event held May 23-24, 2026 at a private horse ranch in Riverside, California. This is the 17th running of the event and it is scheduled over Memorial Day Weekend. Race formats offered include sol..

The Pacifico Ultra will take place in Palmdale on Saturday 30 May 2026. You can run between 13 and 50 kilometers.

The Malibu Canyon Trail Races will take place in Malibu on Saturday 6 June 2026. You can run between 21 and 100 kilometers.

Griffith Park Trail Marathon Relay & 8K The Griffith Park Trail Marathon Relay & 8K takes place in Griffith Park (Park Center), Los Angeles, on June 7, 2026. The event offers both individual and team relay options and is held on mar..

Event overview The Phoenix Rising run is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Griffith Park in Los Angeles. The event offers the following distances: 5k 10k (two 5k loops) 15k (three 5k loops) Half marathon (three 4.36-mile loops) Al..

The Tough Mugu will take place in Malibu on Saturday 18 July 2026. You can run between 10 and 25 kilometers.

Event overview The Hot to Trot race takes place on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Griffith Park, Crystal Springs Picnic Area in Los Angeles. Distances offered are: 5k - out-and-back route 10k - two 5k loops 15k - three 5k loops Half marathon..

Event details The Harding Hustle takes place Saturday, July 18, 2026, in the Cleveland National Forest near Modjeska Canyon / Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary, Silverado, CA. Distances offered: 50K - time limit 9 hours; elevation gain 5,926 ft; m..

The Bulldog Ultra The Bulldog Ultra is a trail running event held in the Santa Monica Mountains at Malibu Creek State Park on August 15, 2026. Distances offered include: 25k Trail Run 50k Ultra 75k (listed in the event schedule) The cours..