Trail Running calendar near Hemet 2025-2026

Tackle scenic Lake Hodges trails at the Del Dios Trail Race on Jan 4, 2026, with distances from 5K to a challenging 50K. Run dirt service roads and single track, enjoy sweeping views, and compete at a Championship Qualifier event.

Start 2026 strong at Ring in the New Year in South El Monte on January 4 with 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon routes on scenic Whittier Narrows trails. Enjoy custom medals, free photos and post race snacks.

Run scenic San Pasqual trails on Jan 10, 2026 with distances from a youth 1 mile to a 50 mile ultra. Finishers get a tri blend shirt, handcrafted wooden medal, free race photos and awards for top finishers.

Explore the historic Calico Ghost Town and Calico Mountains on Sunday January 25, 2026 with 50K and 30K trail options. A USATF sanctioned trail run supporting desert education and community outreach amid rugged mining era scenery.

Run or hike to the iconic Hollywood Sign in Griffith Park on Jan 25, 2026. Choose distances from a kid run to an 8 mile course over scenic trails and roads, and enjoy a premium shirt, finisher medal, chip timing, awards and free photos.

Run or hike through Griffith Park to the iconic Hollywood Sign on out and back courses ranging from a kids run to 8 miles. Enjoy skyline views, chip timing, aid stations and a finisher medal.

Run The Ranch 50K or Half Marathon at scenic Daley Ranch in Escondido on February 14, 2026. Challenging looped trails with big elevation and stocked aid stations make this a rewarding SoCal Ultra Series qualifier for trail lovers.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a bold, self supported trail loop in San Diego. This unmarked 51 mile course around PQ Canyon demands navigation and self reliance, rewarding runners with scenic trails and a true backcountry challenge.

Take on scenic single track trails at the ninth annual San Pasqual Valley Trail Race in Escondido, with 20 Mile, half marathon and 10K options that summit Raptor Ridge. Celebrate at the finish with free wine tasting from local vineyards.

Run the 4 Mile Hill Challenge at Debs Park on scenic trail with rolling climbs, or try the 2K youth hill challenge for adventurous kids. Pet friendly and includes a shirt at packet pickup, but the event is postponed due to severe weather wa..

Enjoy scenic single loop trails at Goodman Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve near Poway, CA on Saturday February 28 2026. Choose from solo 50K and 100K, a half marathon, or four person relays for the ultra distances.

Run rugged private trails between working ranches in Japatul Valley near Alpine CA, with distances from a 2k kids run to a 15k. Solo runners and three person teams welcome, with aid stations, a shirt, and finish goodies.

Run through an active limestone quarry at the Cemex Quarry Quest 5K in Rialto, where rugged terrain and towering industrial equipment create a thrilling backdrop. Enjoy a memorable race while supporting cancer awareness and fundraising.

Challenge yourself on scenic Anza Borrego desert singletrack at the Old West Trail Runs near Julian, CA on March 14, 2026, with 50K, marathon, and half marathon options. Aid stations, campground showers, tech shirts and SoCal Ultra Series q..

Test your endurance at Pirate's Cove on March 20, 2026 at scenic Lake Cuyamaca with 6, 12, and 24 hour timed run and hike options. Camp by the lake and enjoy rugged trails, friendly competition, and stunning views.

Run the Coast to Crest 10K or 5K on scenic Del Mar trails, with mostly flat, hard packed dirt and wide lagoon views. This out and back race is the final Championship Qualifier of the Sunshine Series and finishes with a fun downhill.

Run the Griffith Park Trail Marathon in Los Angeles, a scenic out and back through single track trails and fire roads that reaches the Hollywood sign summit. Options from 10K to 50K make it perfect for beginners and ultrarunners alike.

Challenge yourself at the Billy Goat Mountain Climb near Silverado with steep climbs and sweeping views through Cleveland National Forest. Choose a 17 mile loop, half marathon or 10K and finish with a medal, race shirt and post race snacks.

Hit the trails at Crystal Cove for Rock It in El Moro Canyon on April 4, 2026, choose a scenic 6K or challenging 10 Miler with climbs, descents and Pacific Ocean views. Run or hike, and enjoy a shirt, race photos and a finisher medal.

Explore scenic trails at Diamond Valley Lake during Bedrock Valley Trail Runs, a weekend of trail races and gravel bike courses. Chip timed and cupless so bring your own hydration, with finisher shirts and medals for finishers.