Trail Running calendar near Hemet 2026-2027

The 61st Mt Baldy Run to the Top on September 7, 2026 is a fundraising mountain trail race in the Angeles National Forest covering about 7 miles with 4,000 feet of ascent to the 10,064 foot summit, with proceeds aiding local services.

Tough Mudder Big Bear on September 12, 2026 is an obstacle mud run at Bear Mountain near Big Bear Lake, California. It offers 10K and 5K courses, spectator and group options, named obstacles, finisher items and a Mudder Village pass.

A Stadion 5 km obstacle race with 20 obstacles at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Sep 12, 2026, plus kids races and spectator tickets; the event lists an average finish time near 1 hour 32 minutes and a 4.8 rating from 40 testimonials.

An evening trail event in Griffith Park with a ten mile team relay, a 5K race, and a kid run, featuring scenic sunset views, live music, race photos, and awards for teams and individual winners.

An urban event in downtown Los Angeles with a stair climb up 1,664 steps at the U.S. Bank Tower, an Urban Hike past major cultural sites, a Heroes Challenge category, and a virtual participation option.

A weekend of Spartan obstacle races at Lake Elsinore Raceway on Sep 26 and 27, 2026, featuring Sprint and Super distances, kids races, and timed Hurricane Heat formats. The course uses rugged trails and open terrain near a large natural fre..

A 3.1 mile trail event at Ascot Hills Park in Los Angeles with chip timing and views of Dodger Stadium and the Hollywood sign. Proceeds support the Wilson High School Fire and Police Magnet Cadet Program and Ascot Hills Park.

A trail ultramarathon at Mt. Wilson in the Angeles National Forest offering 25K and 50K courses on technical single track. Courses feature significant elevation gain, marked trails and fully stocked aid stations.

A community running event in San Marcos on September 26, 2026 offering a 10K competitive race, a 5K fun run and a free kids trot, with race shirts, wooden medals and an on-site expo.

A themed run in Long Beach on September 27 with Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, a family mile and kids dash, ocean views, chip timing and a pizza themed finish line festival.

A 100 mile trail endurance run through the San Gabriel back country, scheduled for October 3, 2026 with a full course change and start and finish in Altadena. The race serves as a Western States and UTMB Index qualifier.

Cuyamaca 100k is a 100 kilometer trail race in San Diego on Oct 3, 2026, crossing oak woodlands, meadows, pine forest and chaparral. The 2026 event is a Western States 2027 qualifier and supports outdoor education and public lands causes.

A 9.1 mile loop from the Mt Baldy ski area to the 10,064 ft summit of Mt San Antonio via exposed ridgeline and technical alpine trails, then back to the parking lot. The race is capped at 500 runners.

A two-day mountain trail festival in Big Bear Lake with five race distances, varied alpine and desert terrain, UTMB World Series Major status, and opportunities for qualification to major trail events.

Trail races of 50 miles, 50K and 30K in Cleveland National Forest near Silverado, CA, featuring remote forest roads, significant elevation gain and staffed aid stations. Mandatory self support rules include minimum water and required lights..

Trail races in Carmel Valley in October with multiple distances and a short steep climb called Puke Hill, held on single track and dirt roads with variable elevation gain.

A community mud run in San Bernardino on October 10, 2026, featuring a 5K with individual and five person team options plus a 1K children's race. The event includes water stations, a rinse area, vendors, and awards.

Ruff Run California on 10/17/2026 in Phelan, CA presents a 20 acre obstacle course for people and their dogs with over 20 obstacles, 4K and 1K options, and an after party with music, games and vendors.

A multi-distance event on the Cahuilla Indian Reservation in Anza, California with looped dirt roads, camping, hot food at aid stations, and proceeds supporting the tribe's youth programs.

Experience a diverse weekend of trail running and off road duathlon at San Diego’s Scenic Lake Hodges. Choose from distances ranging from a kid’s mile to a 50K ultra marathon or tackle the mountain bike and run challenge.