Trail Running calendar near Hemet 2026-2027

This trail 5K takes place at Ascot Hills Park with views of the Hollywood Sign and Dodger Stadium. The chip-timed event benefits a local high school cadet program. A virtual race option is also available.

Take on the rugged 25K or 50K trail ultra at Mount Disappointment in the Angeles National Forest. The course starts at Mt. Wilson and features technical single track with significant elevation gain. Enjoy panoramic views on a fully marked r..

The 11th annual Double Peak Challenge features a 10K and 5K run from San Elijo Park up to the panoramic summit of Double Peak. A Kids Trail Trot offers a sprint for younger participants. All finishers receive a medal.

A seaside themed run in Long Beach offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and family distances with chip timing, free race photos, finish line pizza and a costume contest.

This historic point-to-point 100-mile race traverses the San Gabriel Mountains from Wrightwood to Altadena. With steep climbs and rocky trails, it's a classic, challenging endurance run. Entry is by lottery, and finishers earn a unique plaq..

The Cuyamaca 100K traverses the scenic trails of Cuyamaca Rancho State Park east of San Diego. The three-loop course takes runners to Cuyamaca Peak and along the PCT. This event is a qualifier for the Western States 100.

That's No Moon Trail Races offer a rugged adventure on remote, challenging terrain in California's Santa Ana Mountains. Runners can choose from 50-mile, 50K, or 30K courses through the Cleveland National Forest. The event includes well-supp..

Run on the Cahuilla Indian Reservation in Anza, California, in support of tribal youth programs. Choose from ultra distances on a 2-mile loop or a half marathon tour of reservation roads. The event offers camping, real food aid, and a focus..

The Lake Hodges Trail Festival will take place in Del Dios from Saturday 17 October 2026 to Sunday 18 October 2026. You can run between 5 and 50 kilometers.

The Peak trail run in Julian, California, challenges runners with its 50K, Marathon, and Half Marathon courses. The routes climb Cuyamaca Peak on single-track trails, featuring significant elevation changes and mountain views. It is designe..

Experience scenic singletrack and natural terrain at Hahamongna Watershed Park in Pasadena with options for a trail half marathon, 10K, or 5K on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Perfect for trail runners seeking a challenging yet runnable course.

The San Diego 200 is a demanding 200-mile ultramarathon that loops around San Diego County, featuring diverse terrain from coast to desert. With an 82-hour cutoff, it requires a crew and is designed for seasoned ultrarunners. Profits from t..

A trail running event at Caspers Wilderness Park on October 24, 2026, offering 10k, half marathon, 35k, marathon and 50k courses. Courses are described as marked and supported, with an athlete guide and past results available.

Run an 8-hour loop course on a scenic 3.7-mile trail in Wildwood Canyon State Park. The event features an aid station, vendors, and live music. An after-party follows at a local brewery.

Machete Muertos 200 The Machete Muertos 200 is an ultramarathon event held at Lake Perris in Perris, California, from October 28 to November 1, 2026. It is associated with a Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration. The event offers..

Trail events in the Pine Creek Wilderness with a wide dirt fire road course that climbs to a turnaround then returns downhill, offering a half marathon and a 10K, with parking at the Horsethief Canyon Trailhead.

The Saddleback Marathon is a trail running event taking place on November 7, 2026, in Silverado, California. It is held in the Trabuco District, with the race being rerouted to start from Black Star Canyon Road. The event offers four race d..

Challenge yourself on a beautiful 5-mile loop around Lake Miramar in this 6-hour timed event. Run or walk as many laps as you like, with aid stations and a secure gear area provided. All finishers receive a medal, T-shirt, and a post-race l..

Run through the Santa Monica Mountains on Thanksgiving morning. Choose from a half marathon, 10k, or 5k on scenic fire roads and singletrack. The entry includes a shirt, medal, breakfast, and a post race beer garden.

This 50 mile point to point journey traverses from mountain trails to the desert floor. The finish at a campground offers a post race meal, showers, and camping. A morning shuttle is available for an extra fee.