Trail Running calendar near Joshua Tree 2025-2026

Run a scenic one mile loop at Washburn Ranch in Hemet with 100 mile, 24 hour and relay formats, live tracking, on site camping and close aid. Buckles await solo runners who complete 100 miles within the 31 hour window.

Tackle a scenic 50 mile point to point ultramarathon through Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, climbing Stonewall Peak and dropping to the desert finish near Julian. Family and crew friendly with camping, showers and a post race meal to celebrate..

Join the 22nd annual Calico Trail Run on Sunday January 25 2026, choose 30K or 50K through the historic Calico Ghost Town and Mojave Desert mountains near Yermo California. USATF sanctioned trails promise epic scenery and a true desert chal..

Take on scenic Daley Ranch trails in Escondido with a rugged 50K or a half marathon loop around Dixon Lake. Expect big climbs, well stocked aid stations, and a welcoming trail community on February 14, 2026.

Run desert trails in Anza Borrego from Stagecoach Trails RV Resort on March 14, 2026 with 50K, marathon, and half marathon options. Aid stations, volunteers, and on site camping make this scenic course an ideal spring trail getaway.

Pirate's Cove at Lake Cuyamaca on March 20, 2026 is a scenic timed endurance run and hike with 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour options. Camp at Chamber's Park Campground for race HQ and remember to bring a reusable cup for this cupless event.

Oriflamme 50K on April 11, 2026 challenges runners with a scenic out and back from Sunrise Trailhead, dropping into Anza Borrego desert and climbing back on rugged single track. Field capped at 150 with a tech shirt and finisher medal.

Run or ride around scenic Diamond Valley Lake on April 11 and 12, 2026 with distances for all levels from youth mile to marathon and gravel rides. Enjoy single track trails, cupless aid stations, custom finisher shirts and handcrafted woode..

Join the Run4Kids Ultra Running Party in Corona, CA on April 17 and 18, 2026 for a weekend of road and ultramarathon racing. Choose distances from half marathon to 100 mile or try timed events while supporting youth runners.

Badwater Salton Sea is an 81 mile team ultra from Salton City below sea level to Palomar Mountain, mixing desert roads and single track through Anza Borrego. Teams of two or three run together with support crews for a tough, scenic ascent a..

Challenge yourself on rugged trails at The Oaks on the Soboba Reservation with marathon, half, 5K and kids 3K options. Expect hills, stream crossings and great community energy as part of a race supporting Noli Indian School scholarships.

Run the 10K Spartan Trail at Big Bear Lake on singletrack through high altitude pine forest with technical climbs, descents and sweeping Sierra views. A scenic, challenging mountain course that joins a Spartan Trail weekend of adventure.

Timed loop endurance run on a flat 1 mile course at a Riverside horse ranch over Memorial Day weekend. Choose solo or team formats from 3, 6, 12 or 24 hour events or go for the 100 mile challenge and rack up laps.

Run under a full moon on scenic loops through manzanita and rock formations near Cahuilla Mountain, with distances from a 9 miler up to 50K. Limited to 200 runners for an intimate nighttime trail experience.

Run scenic 5K, 10K or half marathon around Green Valley Lake with lake loops, forest trails and a steady climb to a sweeping viewpoint. Celebrate after with food, live music and community energy while supporting the Children's Forest.

Run the legendary Angeles Crest 100 mile on October 3, 2026, a point to point mountain ultramarathon from Wrightwood to Loma Alta Park. Roughly 21,610 feet of climbing and its original US 100 pedigree make it a Western States qualifier.

Join the Cahuilla Rez Ultra in Anza, CA on Oct 17, 2026, a Native organized fundraiser celebrating Cahuilla culture and supporting youth. Choose from 100 mile, timed loop events, half marathon or a community 5k.