Trail Running calendar near Griffith Park 2025-2026

Soak up ocean views at Yaya's Run in Ventura, offering 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon on the scenic Surfers Point beach path. Enjoy custom finisher medals, free photos and post race snacks while racing along a fast, friendly course.

Run the Leona Divide trail races in Lake Hughes, CA on April 18, 2026, with distances from 30K to 100 Miler. Western States qualifiers and AC100 tickets are on the line, with athlete guides and optional bib pickup the day before.

Run ocean view trails in Malibu at the Point Mugu Trail Run, with 13.3 mile and 6.9 mile courses that climb scenic switchbacks and ridge lines. Finish to a lively post race festival with food, beer garden, awards, music and finisher medals.

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.

Run rugged, scenic trails with punchy climbs at Las Virgenes Canyon Ultra in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles on April 25, 2026. New 100K joins a range of distances from 6K to 84K, with full support, music and post race swag.

Join the 14th annual Aut2Run at CSU Channel Islands Apr 26, 2026 with races from 15K to a mile, a Fun K and virtual options for all ages. All proceeds support Autism Society Ventura County and promote inclusion.

Coyote Two Moon is a multi distance trail running event May 1 to 3, 2026 in Ojai, CA set in the rugged Los Padres National Forest. Expect big climbs, sweeping views and a limited 150 person field for an intimate mountain challenge.

Run the O'Neill Park Trail Races on Saturday May 16 2026 in Trabuco Canyon with distances from 10k to 50k through oak and sycamore canyons. Scenic singletrack, rolling climbs and coastal scrub create a memorable trail race experience.

Bring 80s martial arts vibes to the LA River Path at the Cobra 5Kai, 10Kai and Half Miyagithon on May 16, 2026 in Canoga Park. Expect retro music, themed signage, costumed fun, a finisher medal and a same day virtual option.

Race the 10K Spartan Trail at Big Bear on May 17, 2026, across technical singletrack in high altitude pine forest with sweeping Southern Sierra views. The weekend includes Spartan obstacle races and a GOVX service member discount.

Nanny Goat is a Memorial Day weekend multi distance ultrarun at a Riverside horse ranch where you run timed laps on a flat 1 mile loop. Camping, family friendly amenities and medals for every runner who completes at least one lap.

Return to Hahamongna Watershed Park on May 24, 2026 for a day of team relays and solo challenges. Choose a 50 km relay with teams of up to five, a solo 50 km ultra, or a 10 km fun run amid scenic Pasadena trails.

Run Forever Brave at West Creek Park in Valencia on May 24, with 5k, 10k, 15k and a half marathon on scenic out and back loops. Aid stations every loop, finisher medals, free photos and post race snacks make for a fun, community day.

Run scenic mountain trails in the Angeles National Forest near Palmdale with 50k and half marathon options. Expect technical singletrack, big elevation and full race services including finisher medals, aid stations and finish line tacos.

Discover the Malibu Canyon Trail Races on June 6, 2026 at Point Mugu State Park in Malibu, CA, where single track and fire road routes wind across coastal ridges and canyons. Distances range from a half marathon to 100K with athlete guides..

Run Fullerton's inaugural 5K on dirt trails through Brea Dam and along the tennis center and golf course. Afterward enjoy a Health and Wellness Fair with local vendors, fitness demos and food trucks.

Take on the scenic Griffith Park trails with a team marathon relay or an individual 8K in Los Angeles on June 7, 2026. Enjoy live DJs, food trucks and a finisher shirt and medal at this Runner's World recommended event.

Run the scenic trails of Griffith Park at Phoenix Rising on June 13, 2026, with 5k to half marathon options for every pace. Enjoy marked dirt trail routes, finisher medals, free photos and post race snacks in a lively community atmosphere.

Run the scenic Old Zoo Half Marathon in Griffith Park, Los Angeles on June 14, 2026, with half marathon and 12K options on mostly flat trail courses. Enjoy a commemorative elephant finisher medal, music and postrace refreshments.

Tough Topanga is a scenic trail run at Topanga State Park offering 10k, 15k and a kids 1k. Finishers get a local medal and tee, post race tacos and a beer garden plus cash prizes with proceeds benefiting LA Fire Station 69.