Trail Running calendar near Hemet 2025-2026

Run or hike to the iconic Hollywood Sign through scenic Griffith Park with sweeping views of Los Angeles. Finish near the Old Zoo and celebrate at a lively festival with medals, photos and refreshments.

Take on scenic Daley Ranch trails in Escondido with a rugged 50K or a half marathon loop around Dixon Lake. Expect big climbs, well stocked aid stations, and a welcoming trail community on February 14, 2026.

Run scenic vineyard and orange grove trails in San Pasqual Valley with three distance options from 10K to 20 mile. Limited to 450 runners, the half marathon is the final championship qualifier and finishers enjoy free wine tasting.

Run a scenic loop through Goodman Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve near San Diego with options from a half marathon to 100K, including solo and 4 person relay entries. Ideal for trail lovers chasing a challenging ultra or a fun team weekend.

Run desert trails in Anza Borrego from Stagecoach Trails RV Resort on March 14, 2026 with 50K, marathon, and half marathon options. Aid stations, volunteers, and on site camping make this scenic course an ideal spring trail getaway.

Pirate's Cove at Lake Cuyamaca on March 20, 2026 is a scenic timed endurance run and hike with 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour options. Camp at Chamber's Park Campground for race HQ and remember to bring a reusable cup for this cupless event.

Run a fast, friendly 5K or 10K along wide, flat dirt trails in Del Mar with open lagoon views and a downhill finish. Scenic course may include glimpses of nesting osprey and serves as the final Sunshine Series Championship Qualifier.

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..

Hit the trails in Moro Canyon at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach with 6K and 10 mile courses offering ocean views, climbs, and flowing descents. Race photos, a shirt, and a finisher medal are included.

Run or ride around scenic Diamond Valley Lake on April 11 and 12, 2026 with distances for all levels from youth mile to marathon and gravel rides. Enjoy single track trails, cupless aid stations, custom finisher shirts and handcrafted woode..

Oriflamme 50K on April 11, 2026 challenges runners with a scenic out and back from Sunrise Trailhead, dropping into Anza Borrego desert and climbing back on rugged single track. Field capped at 150 with a tech shirt and finisher medal.

Badwater Salton Sea is an 81 mile team ultra from Salton City below sea level to Palomar Mountain, mixing desert roads and single track through Anza Borrego. Teams of two or three run together with support crews for a tough, scenic ascent a..

Run rugged trails, mud and hills through Ramona Wine Country with competitive and fun 5K options plus a lively Beer Mile. Finishers get wine tasting, a medal and an after party at Ramona Ranch Winery while proceeds support Operation Rebound..

Challenge yourself on rugged trails at The Oaks on the Soboba Reservation with marathon, half, 5K and kids 3K options. Expect hills, stream crossings and great community energy as part of a race supporting Noli Indian School scholarships.

Take on the San Diego 100, a rugged 100 mile loop at Lake Cuyamaca near Julian across mostly single track, technical trails and big climbs. A Western States qualifier that rewards experienced ultrarunners with epic desert and mountain scene..

Run scenic trails at O'Neill Regional Park on May 16, 2026, with distances from 10k to 50k for every level. Expect challenging singletrack, on site bib pickup, and a friendly race day vibe that welcomes beginners and ultrarunners.

Run the 10K Spartan Trail at Big Bear Lake on singletrack through high altitude pine forest with technical climbs, descents and sweeping Sierra views. A scenic, challenging mountain course that joins a Spartan Trail weekend of adventure.

Timed loop endurance run on a flat 1 mile course at a Riverside horse ranch over Memorial Day weekend. Choose solo or team formats from 3, 6, 12 or 24 hour events or go for the 100 mile challenge and rack up laps.

Run 50 miles of iconic Pacific Crest Trail single track through the Laguna Mountains, with big climbs, rocky sections and sweeping views. Part of the SoCal Ultra Grand Prix, this classic out and back is a true test for trail lovers.

Join the Griffith Park Trail Marathon Relay and 8K for team excitement or a scenic solo run on fire roads and trails. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal, live music, food trucks and post race fun plus cash prizes for top finishers.