Trail Running calendar near Foothill Ranch 2025-2026

The The Hills Are Alive 10K will take place in Rolling Hills Estates on Saturday 31 May 2025. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

The Pacifico Ultra is a scenic trail running event held in the Angeles National Forest near Palmdale, California. It offers two race distances: a challenging 50k ultra marathon covering 31.4 miles with 5,597 feet of elevation gain, and a half marathon with 13 miles and 2,510 feet of gain. The course..

The Lake Miramar 4 Mile is a scenic, untimed fun run held at Lake Miramar in San Diego, CA. Part of the Rewind Series by ERS, this event features a 4-mile out-and-back course combining paved roads and trails along the lake's beautiful shores. Designed for a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, it of..

The San Diego 100 is a challenging 100-mile ultramarathon held in the mountainous east county of San Diego, California, starting and finishing at Lake Cuyamaca Recreation Area. The course is a 90% single-track loop traversing four recreational areas, including sections of the Pacific Crest Trail, No..

The Malibu Canyon Trail Races, presented by Keira Henninger, take place in Malibu, California, within the scenic coastal Santa Monica Mountains. This challenging event offers multiple distances including 100K, 50-mile, 50K, 30K, and a half marathon, all run on single track and fire roads through rid..

The Griffith Park Trail Marathon Relay & 8K is a celebrated running event held at Park Center in Griffith Park, Los Angeles. Recognized by Runner’s World as one of the "10 Best Races You’ve Never Heard Of," it offers both a marathon relay for teams of up to five and an 8K race for solo runners. Part..

The Black Star Canyon 5k Trail Run takes place at Black Star Canyon in Silverado, California. The 3.3-mile course features a mix of fire roads and single-track trails with an elevation gain of 390 feet, offering a moderately challenging run through scenic terrain. The race starts and finishes at the..

The Holcomb Valley Trail Run, held annually in Big Bear Lake, California, offers runners three challenging distances: 33 miles, 14 miles, and 7 miles. The race course features scenic sections of the Pacific Crest Trail and Forest Service roads through Holcomb Valley, with significant elevation gains..

The Orange Curtain Endurance Run takes place in Cerritos, California, featuring distances of 100K, 50K, 30K, marathon, 24-hour, 12-hour, 10K, and 6-hour events. The course is a mostly flat 10 km out-and-back loop along the San Gabriel River bike path, combining asphalt and dirt surfaces, repeated mu..

The Into the Wild OC Trail Run takes place at Fremont Canyon via Irvine Regional Park in Orange, California. The event features a challenging 17-mile (27k) single-loop course primarily on fire roads, with an elevation gain and loss of 3,820 feet. Runners have the option to complete a shorter out-and..

The Black Mountain Trail Races, held in San Diego, CA, offer three challenging distances: 50K, 25K, and a half marathon. Set on the historic Amat Kwanyil trails of Black Mountain, an ancient extinct volcano and Kumeyaay land, the course features diverse terrain including chaparral, coastal sage scru..

The Red Rock Rumble is a challenging 10k trail race held in the stunning Red Rock Canyon of Topanga, California. Featuring steep climbs, rugged terrain, and breathtaking views of the Santa Monica Mountains and Pacific Ocean, the course includes 1,360 feet of vertical gain and loss, with a mix of fir..

The Whiting Ranch Trail Races, held in Trabuco Canyon, California, offer a scenic running experience through Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park in Orange County. Participants can choose from four distances: 6K, 10K, half marathon (13.2 miles), and 30K. The course features challenging climbs, expansive vi..

The Red Rock Wilderness Trail Run is a 5K (3.4 miles) race held at the Red Rock Wilderness in Silverado, California, starting and finishing at the Limestone Canyon/Augustine Staging area. The course features a mix of fire roads and single-track trails with an elevation gain of 300 feet, offering a m..

Elder Creek Night Runs is a unique nighttime trail running event held near Anza, California, on land graciously provided by the Cahuilla Band of Indians. The race features distances of 9 miles, 13 miles, 30K, and 50K, all run on a 4.6-mile loop combining single-track trails and wide dirt roads throu..

The Peak is a challenging trail running event held near Julian, California, featuring 50K, marathon, and half marathon distances. The course primarily follows single-track trails with stunning mountain views, including a climb to Cuyamaca Peak, the second highest point in San Diego County. Runners f..

The Mt. Baldy 5000 is a challenging 5K mountain race held on the slopes of Mt. Baldy Resort near Los Angeles.The 3.1-mile course features nearly 1,500 feet of elevation gain, primarily uphill on fire roads with good footing, offering spectacular views and a tough climb suitable for runners of all le..

The Harding Hustle is a challenging trail running event held in the scenic Cleveland National Forest and Santa Ana Mountains near Silverado, California. It offers three distances: 50K, 30K, and 15K, all primarily on the Harding Truck Trail, featuring steep climbs, exhilarating descents, and breathta..

Tough Mugu is a challenging trail running event held at La Jolla Group Campground in Point Mugu State Park, Malibu, California. Featuring 25k and 10k distances, the race showcases Southern California’s stunning coastal mountain trails with scenic views of the Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands, and Bone..

The SoCal Summer 6K/12K, organized by Pasadena Running Company, is a vibrant trail running event set in Lower Arroyo Park, Pasadena. Participants can choose between two distances: a 6K and a 12K trail run, both designed to showcase the area's beautiful interconnected trails. The event features a wav..