Trail Running calendar near Irvine 2026-2027

Trails n Vines Wine Run takes runners through the scenic vineyards of Orfila Winery in Escondido. Choose from 3, 6, or 9-mile trail distances and enjoy wine tastings after the race. Participation is limited to 400 runners.

Experience a fun mud filled course at Bates Nut Farm featuring waist deep mud pits and a dozen unique obstacles. This untimed event is perfect for those looking to run crawl and slide through the mud followed by a post race party.

This trail race in Santa Clarita's historic Placerita Canyon offers a wide range of distances, from a 5K to a 120K ultramarathon. The course travels through the golden hills of the East Walker Ranch Open Space, featuring singletrack trails..

A family-friendly, non-competitive 5K trail run/walk and 1 mile walk at Elysian Park in Los Angeles on May 2, 2026. Proceeds support CurePSP’s work on PSP, CBD and MSA; post-event food, lawn games and music are planned.

A memorial marathon in San Diego on May 3, 2026. The event is not a race and offers no official support; participants navigate and support themselves and may register to record a result.

A 10K trail run and hike on May 3, 2026, covering 6.2 miles with 1,686 feet of elevation gain. The Brand Park course climbs to 2,536 feet and offers wide views of the Los Angeles Basin and the San Gabriel Mountains.

Trail races of 50K, 25K and 5K at Crystal Cove State Park with ocean views and hill climbs, benefiting the John Wayne Cancer Foundation; packet pickup is May 7 and the event is May 9, 2026.

Singletrack Stampede on May 9, 2026 in Calabasas CA offers 10k and 22k trail races through varied canyon terrain, included race photography and breakfast, and a $500 course record bonus for the 22k.

A two-day Spartan Trifecta Weekend at Big Bear Mountain Resort featuring Sprint, Super and Beast obstacle races at high altitude with long climbs and descents; kids races and spectator access are also available.

O'Neill Park Trail Races take place May 16, 2026 in O'Neill Regional Park, using trails in Trabuco and Live Oak Canyons. The route passes coast live oak and sycamore stands and chaparral hillsides; parking requires a five dollar fee.

Run along the iconic LA River Path in Canoga Park with a fun, 80s martial arts theme. Choose from a 5K, 10K, or half marathon, or join virtually. Expect themed music, costumes, and a finisher's medal.

A 10 km high altitude trail race at Snow Summit near Big Bear on May 17 2026. The route follows singletrack through pine forest with technical climbs and a three hour finish cutoff.

A multi-distance loop race on a flat, one-mile dirt and grass loop at a private ranch in Riverside. Options run from 3-hour events to a 100-mile race, with camping, relay teams, and event awards.

A mountain trail race in Sierra Madre on May 23, 2026 featuring an 8.6 mile out-and-back course from Kersting Court to Orchard Camp, a Kids Fun Run, and community-led trail repair efforts supported by the Fletcher Trail Maintenance Fund.

Return to Hahamongna Watershed Park on May 24, 2026 for a day of team relays and solo challenges. Choose a 50 km relay with teams of up to five, a solo 50 km ultra, or a 10 km fun run amid scenic Pasadena trails.

Join the Forever Brave event in Valencia for a 5k, 10k, 15k, or half marathon at West Creek Park. Enjoy a loop-based course with finisher medals and professional timing for all participants.

A 5k trail run at Black Star Canyon in Silverado, California, with mixed fire road and single track, 390 ft elevation gain, one aid station, a cupless policy, and pre-run access restricted to authorized days.

Pacifico Ultra is a fully supported trail race on Pacifico Mountain in the Angeles National Forest, offering a 50k with 5,621 ft of vertical and several half-marathon formats, aid stations, finisher medals and a finish festival with food an..

An annual 5K and 10K run and walk in Rolling Hills Estates on May 30, 2026, using the city bridle trails around Ernie Howlett Park. Overall and age division winners receive plaques and medals.

Free, social group run by Aravaipa at El Moro and Laguna Coast Wilderness Park in Newport Coast on May 30, 2026. The route is about 5.5 miles with roughly 500 feet of ascent, some rocky sections, and post-run snacks and a raffle.