Trail Running calendar near Hemet 2026-2027

An evening trail event in Griffith Park featuring a 10 Mile Relay for teams, a 5K solo race, and a 1K kid run, plus live music, race photos, finisher medals and on-course medical support.

A weekend of Spartan obstacle races at Lake Elsinore Raceway featuring Sprint and Super distances, kids races, and multi-hour Hurricane Heats on rugged trails beside Lake Elsinore.

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.

Trail ultras on Mt. Wilson in the Angeles National Forest offering 25K and 50K distances, technical single track, marked aid stations, panoramic views, and enforced cutoffs.

A trail event in San Marcos with a 10K, a not-timed 5K Fun Run, and a Kids Trail Trot that climbs to Double Peak summit; finishers receive wooden medals and shirts for the adult distances.

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 single-day *100 mile* ultramarathon through the San Gabriel backcountry, held since 1986; the event features volunteer-run aid stations, trail work programs, and qualifying status for major ultraraces.

A 100K trail race in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park near Julian, CA, run over three distinct loops that include Cuyamaca Peak and sections of the PCT. The 2026 race is a 2027 Western States qualifier.

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 trail festival in Big Bear Lake, California featuring five distances and varied terrain around the lake. The 2026 event is the UTMB World Series Americas Major and serves as a dual qualifier for UTMB Finals and Western States.

Trail races of 50 Mile, 50K and 30K through Cleveland National Forest near Silverado CA on remote forest roads with significant climbing, staffed aid stations, drop bag support, and specific crew and pacer rules.

Trail races of 10 Mile, 10K and 5K run through Gonzales Canyon Open Space with start and finish at Solana Ranch Park in Carmel Valley. The 10 Mile and 10K include the steep section called Puke Hill and the event is limited to 300 runners.

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-format running event on the Cahuilla Indian Reservation in Anza, California, offering fixed-time races, a 100-mile option, a half marathon and a Tribal Member 5k while fundraising for youth and family 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.

Mountain trail event on October 17, 2026 offering 50K, marathon, and half marathon options that climb to Cuyamaca Peak on single track trails, with substantial elevation change and GPX course files available.

Trail races at Hahamongna Watershed Park on October 18, 2026 offering half marathon, 10K and 5K distances. The half marathon is presented as the organizer's flagship trail event and is reported to sell out quickly.

A 200 mile multi-day endurance run around San Diego County held October 23–26 in Escondido, California. The race has an 82 hour limit, requires a crew, and is limited to 24 experienced ultrarunners.

A trail race weekend at Los Coyotes Reservation featuring Single Loop, 6H Ultra and 24H Ultra options across desert and alpine trails. Ragnar Village provides camping, bonfires, food trucks and evening activities.

A team trail relay at Los Coyotes Reservation on October 23 and 24, 2026 featuring desert and mountain single track, a 112.8 mile course shared across teams, and on site camping plus glamping at Ragnar Village.