Trail Running calendar near Escondido 2026-2027

A 24 hour endurance event at Montgomery Waller Community Park in San Diego on July 24, 2026. Runners loop a 1.22 mile course over trail, grass and bike path with formats from 6 hour to a HEFFTY Half Marathon and a $1500 purse prize.

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 a scenic mountain race through the pine forests of the San Bernardino National Forest. Run alongside the lake and onto forest trails with distances including a 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon.

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.

An uphill one mile race at Snow Summit in Big Bear Lake with a 1,000 foot climb starting at 7,000 feet. The 10th annual edition on August 15, 2026 supports Big Bear High School cross country.

A 5k trail run at Red Rock Wilderness near Silverado, CA featuring fire roads and single track, 300 feet of climbing, one aid station, a cupless policy, and no pets allowed.

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..

Tough Mudder Big Bear on September 12, 2026 features 5K and 10K obstacle courses at Bear Mountain in Big Bear Lake, CA, with finisher medals, shirts, headbands and spectator and group options.

A Stadion 5 km obstacle race with 20 obstacles at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 12, 2026, plus a kids race and spectator options; the Stadion shows an average duration of about 1 hour 32 minutes and a 4.8 rating from 40 testimonials..

A Spartan obstacle weekend at Lake Elsinore Raceway features Sprint 5K, Super 10K, kids races, and multi-hour Hurricane Heat events on rugged, open terrain near a large natural freshwater lake.

A San Marcos trail event with a 10K, 5K and Kids Trail Trot that climbs to Double Peak’s summit at 1,558 feet; bibs, wooden medals and shirts are listed as finisher items, and registration closes Wed, Sep 23 at 12:00 PM PT.

A seaside themed run in Long Beach offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and family distances with chip timing, free race photos, finish line pizza and a costume contest.

An ultramarathon in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park near Julian, CA featuring three distinct loops over varied terrain. The course reaches Cuyamaca Peak near 6500 feet and includes a stretch along the Pacific Crest Trail.

A two day trail festival in Big Bear Lake, California featuring five distances and varied terrain around the lake. The 2026 event is the UTMB World Series Americas Major and serves as a dual qualifier for UTMB Finals and Western States.

Trail races in Cleveland National Forest with 30K, 50K, and 50 Mile options over remote, rough terrain; staffed aid stations, mandatory self-sufficiency, and specific crew and pacer rules.

A multi distance event on the Cahuilla Indian Reservation in Anza, California. It uses a runnable 2 mile loop for fixed time races and a 100 mile event, with camping, limited RV spots and a real food aid station, fundraising for tribal yout..

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.

The Peak offers 50K, marathon and half marathon courses that climb Cuyamaca Peak via single-track trails, with aid stations at Sweetwater and Cuyamaca Peak and GPS course files provided. Registration opens April 1, 2026.

A revived 200 mile endurance run based in Escondido, California, that circumnavigates San Diego County over varied terrain. Field limited to 24 experienced ultrarunners; crews are required and profits go to a Native American charity.

A trail race weekend at Los Coyotes Reservation featuring Single Loop, 6H Ultra and 24H Ultra options across desert and alpine trails. Ragnar Village provides camping, bonfires, food trucks and evening activities.