Trail Running calendar near Joshua Tree 2026-2027

Experience a unique desert night run under the Full Buck Moon on a scenic looped course. Choose between distances ranging from 9 miles to a 50k ultramarathon through manzanita groves and single track trails.

Trail and road races at Green Valley Lake offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances with mixed paved and dirt terrain, aid stations about every 1.5 miles, chip timing and post-race activities at the Community Garden.

Experience a mountain run at 4,720 feet elevation through the pine forests surrounding Lake Gregory. This longstanding community event offers 5K and 10K courses on semi paved paths for runners and walkers of all levels.

## Conquer the Wall is an annual uphill running event at Snow Summit near Big Bear Lake. The one mile course rises about 1000 feet from a 7000 foot start and supports Big Bear High School cross country.

The 61st Mt Baldy Run to the Top on September 7, 2026 is a fundraising mountain trail race in the Angeles National Forest covering about 7 miles with 4,000 feet of ascent to the 10,064 foot summit, with proceeds aiding local services.

Tough Mudder Big Bear on September 12, 2026 is an obstacle mud run at Bear Mountain near Big Bear Lake, California. It offers 10K and 5K courses, spectator and group options, named obstacles, finisher items and a Mudder Village pass.

A weekend of Spartan obstacle races at Lake Elsinore Raceway on Sep 26 and 27, 2026, featuring Sprint and Super distances, kids races, and timed Hurricane Heat formats. The course uses rugged trails and open terrain near a large natural fre..

A 100 mile trail endurance run through the San Gabriel back country, scheduled for October 3, 2026 with a full course change and start and finish in Altadena. The race serves as a Western States and UTMB Index 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 mountain trail festival in Big Bear Lake with five race distances, varied alpine and desert terrain, UTMB World Series Major status, and opportunities for qualification to major trail events.

A community mud run in San Bernardino on October 10, 2026, featuring a 5K with individual and five person team options plus a 1K children's race. The event includes water stations, a rinse area, vendors, and awards.

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.

Cahuilla Rez Ultra is a Native organized trail event on the Cahuilla Indian Reservation near Anza, California offering multiple fixed time and distance races on a 2 mile dirt loop. Proceeds support the Cahuilla Band of Indians Youth and Fam..

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.

A trail event at Los Coyotes Reservation on October 23-24, 2026 offering a 3.1-mile Yellow Loop and timed 6H and 24H ultra options across desert and alpine trails, with on-site camping, food trucks, and festival amenities.

A team trail relay at Los Coyotes Reservation on October 23-24, 2026 covering 112.8 miles and 23,800 feet elevation gain with camping and village amenities.

Wildwood Canyon Trail Run on October 24, 2026 in Yucaipa, CA features an 8-hour loop on a 3.7 mile course with about 600 ft climb per loop and a separate 6K on the same trail; aid stations and vendors are provided.

A multi-distance trail event at Lake Perris featuring 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 mile courses, substantial elevation gain, aid stations, pacer rules, group camping, and cash prizes for 100 and 200 mile podiums.

A trail event on November 14, 2026 in Yucaipa, CA offering 21 mile, 10 mile, and 4 mile courses through the Crafton Hills. Ten percent of registration fees support the Crafton Hills Open Space Conservancy.

One mile loop ultra on hardpacked dirt with timed 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour options plus relay teams. Live chip timing, free on course camping, continuous food service, and a 31 hour buckle challenge to reach 100 miles.