Trail Running calendar near Joshua Tree 2026-2027

Choose your challenge at the Pirate's Cove timed endurance run, set on a scenic 2-mile loop around Lake Cuyamaca in the mountains. The event offers 6-hour, 12-hour, and 24-hour distances starting at 8 a.m., with on-site dining and supplies..

Tough Mudder Los Angeles returns to the Lake Elsinore Raceway for a day of obstacles and mud. Choose from 5K, 15K, or the multi-lap Infinity challenge on winding trails. Finishers earn a medal, shirt, headband, and a celebratory drink.

Tough Mudder takes place at Lake Elsinore Raceway on March 21, 2026. Participants can choose from 15K or 5K routes with multiple obstacles. Finishers receive exclusive medals, gear, and a drink.

A 12-hour run on a 1-mile loop in Joshua Tree, California, celebrating the spring equinox. The event is limited to 50 runners and features an aid station with food and drinks throughout the day. Awards are given for ultramarathon finishers..

Run through the rugged high desert and Sawtooth Mountains in this scenic trail event benefiting cancer research. Choose between a 10K or Half Marathon course starting from the historic Mane Street in Pioneertown.

Test your endurance at Monserate Mt. Preserve with 6 and 12 hour trail running options. Complete as many loops as possible solo or as a team while enjoying local trails and a fully stocked aid station.

Experience a historic trail run or gravel bike race around Diamond Valley Lake. Choose from marathon to 5k distances on trails once home to Ice Age mastodons at this family friendly cupless event.

The Oriflamme 50k is an April trail run on a scenic 31.4-mile out-and-back course. It features a 2,000-foot descent into the desert and a challenging climb back up, with aid stations and a 9-hour limit. Participants receive a technical shir..

The Run4Kids Ultra Running Party features a wide range of distances and timed events, from a half marathon to a 24-hour ultra. The event raises funds for youth running programs. It takes place in Corona, California.

Experience an 81 mile team ultra run from the desert floor to Palomar Mountain. Run together in teams of two or three through extreme elevation changes and diverse California terrain within a 28 hour limit.

Trail races on the Soboba Indian Reservation support Noli Indian School. Choose from marathon, half marathon, 5k, or a kids' 3k walk/run. The event features Native and Open divisions, with proceeds funding a student scholarship.

Experience an obstacle course challenge at the Pala Fox Raceway featuring 5K and 10K distances. Navigate mud pits and motocross tracks in the scenic Pala Valley with options for adults, teams, and children.

Machete Trail Madness features 10K, 50K, and 100K races on looped courses around Lake Perris. The event includes free lakeside camping for participants and their families. It offers long cut-off times and a community-focused, multi-lap race..

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.

Experience high altitude obstacle racing at Big Bear Mountain Resort featuring steep climbs and over 1200 feet of descent. Conquer the Sprint, Super, or Beast distances to earn your Trifecta qualification in the San Bernardino National Fore..

Experience high altitude trail running at Big Bear Mountain Resort with a scenic 10k course. Run through pine forests and technical singletrack while enjoying expansive views of the Southern Sierra.

Nanny Goat is a family-friendly timed run on a flat, one-mile loop at a private horse ranch in Riverside. Choose from solo 3 to 24 hour races, a 100 miler, or a 24 hour relay. The event offers free camping, swimming, and a medal for every p..

The 30th annual Holcomb Valley Trail Run returns to Big Bear Lake in June 2026. The weekend features a multi-day stage race and single-day distances from 5 to 33 miles on mountain trails. Registration opens in January with early bird pricin..

The Mt. Baldy 5000 is a tough, scenic 5K uphill run at Mt. Baldy Resort. After finishing at the Top of the Notch, runners can enjoy a BBQ dinner and drinks before a chairlift ride back down. It's billed as a unique summer mountain party.

Run under a full moon in the Anza desert. The event features four distances on a scenic 4.6-mile looped trail course. Participation is capped at 200 runners.