Trail Running calendar near Griffith Park 2025-2026

Celebrate the City of Fullerton's inaugural 5K Trail Run through scenic Brea Dam trails near the Fullerton Tennis Center and Golf Course. After the race, enjoy a Health & Wellness Fair, food trucks, a finisher shirt, medal and free photos.

The Fremont Canyon 28k Trail Run is an exciting running event taking place in Irvine Regional Park, Orange, California. Scheduled for December 6, 2025, this challenging 28k (17.5 miles) course features fire roads with an elevation gain and..

Challenge yourself on rugged coastal trails at the Ray Miller 50/50 at Point Mugu State Park in Malibu on December 6, 2025. With 50 mile, 50K and 30K options, the 2025 race is sold out and the waitlist is closed.

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.

Celebrate the SoCalTrail finale at the Crystal Cove Trail Run with scenic 15K, 6K and kids 1K courses just minutes from the beach. Rugged single track, free race photos, a beer garden and vegan breakfast await.

Run under the stars on fully marked fire road courses at Mulholland Gateway Park in Tarzana, with 5K and 10K night options. Bring a working headlamp, enjoy aid stations, and collect a finisher medal and shirt.

Celebrate the season with the Holiday Fun Run at Griffith Park, offering 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon routes on scenic dirt horse trails and grassy starts. Enjoy on course aid, a finisher medal, free photos and post race snacks.

Join Paramount Ranch Trail Runs on December 20, 2025 for scenic trail races through the historic Paramount Ranch in Agoura Hills. Choose from 10K up to 50K and enjoy varied terrain, stunning views and a community race day organized by KHrac..

Get into the holiday spirit at Run for a Claus in Irvine on Dec 20, 2025, with 1 mile and 5K options plus virtual entries. Enjoy festive music, cookies, a Santa hat, finisher medal and support local charities and kids.

Ring in 2026 with the Happy New Year Run at West Creek Park in Valencia, CA. Choose from 5k, 10k, 15k or half marathon on scenic looped trails, enjoy finisher medals, free photos and a festive start to your year.

Ring in the New Year with a scenic trail run at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area on January 4, 2026. Choose 5k, 10k, 15k or a half marathon and enjoy finisher medals, free photos, aid stations and a festive post race vibe.

Experience the Hollywood Sign Run | Hike in Griffith Park on Jan 25, 2026 with scenic out and back trails to the iconic Hollywood Sign and sweeping views of downtown Los Angeles and the Griffith Observatory. Distances from a kid run to 8 mi..

Challenging trail races in Calabasas on Jan 31, 2026 offer distances from 30K to a WS100 qualifying 100K, plus 50 Miler, 50K and marathon. The event is sold out now but a waitlist is available for hopeful runners.

Run beneath Boney Mountain on rugged single track with creek crossings and ocean views. Choose a backcountry half or 7k and enjoy a lively post race festival with tacos, massages and finisher swag.

Run the Boney Mountain Trail Run at Rancho Sierra Vista Satwiwa on Feb 7, 2026 for ocean views, creek crossings and steep climbs in Point Mugu. Choose 13.1 or 4.4 mile routes and finish with a medal, shirt and plant based breakfast.

Discover the Catalina Island Marathon, 10K, or 5K in Avalon, with sweeping ocean views, rolling green hills, and classic trail terrain. Pick your distance and enjoy a scenic off road challenge perfect for trail lovers and coastal scenery se..

Run scenic singletrack through Las Virgenes Canyon in Calabasas with 22k and 10k options featuring hills, switchbacks and creek crossings. This March event is Race 2 of the SoCalTrail Trail 1/2 Series and includes shirts, finisher medals an..

Join the VALENCIA Trail Race in Valencia California on March 21, 2026 for scenic, rugged single track and ridge runs with 10K, half marathon and 50K distances. Expect big climbs, friendly aid stations and a festive finish.

Take on the Griffith Park Trail Marathon in Los Angeles, an out and back trail run that climbs near the Hollywood sign with single track and fire road scenery. Multiple distances and well spaced aid stations make it a great day for trail ru..

Billy Goat Mountain Climb on April 4, 2026 in Silverado CA invites runners to tackle scenic, challenging climbs through Cleveland National Forest with a 10K, half marathon, or a 17 mile Silverado Loop with big elevation gain. Finish line sh..