Trail Running calendar near Joshua Tree 2026-2027

Run rugged trails through the restored Calico Ghost Town and Calico Mountains in a scenic 30K or 50K. USATF sanctioned, it blends Mojave Desert history with off road trails and runs Jan 25, 2026.

Run scenic, rolling trails through Escondido's Daley Ranch with a rugged 50K two loop challenge or a single loop half marathon. Both races start and finish at Dixon Lake with stocked aid stations and SoCal Ultra Series points.

Run through an active limestone quarry at the Cemex Quarry Quest 5K in Rialto, where rugged terrain and towering industrial equipment create a thrilling backdrop. Enjoy a memorable race while supporting cancer awareness and fundraising.

Run 50K, marathon, or half marathon in Anza Borrego Desert State Park, starting and finishing at Stagecoach Trails RV Resort. Sandy jeep roads and singletrack deliver stunning desert scenery and a SoCal Ultra Series qualifier.

Test your endurance at Pirate's Cove, a timed run and hike at scenic Lake Cuyamaca with 6, 12 and 24 hour options. Cupless event with campground HQ and camping; bring your own cup or buy a souvenir. Military and veteran discounts available.

Enjoy scenic single track and lake views at Bedrock Valley Trail Runs, April 11 and 12 at Diamond Valley Lake Marina. Choose from marathon to stroller 5K plus gravel bike options, bring your own hydration and earn finisher swag.

Oriflamme is a 50K out and back trail race in the Julian and Anza Borrego Desert that combines sweeping desert vistas with steep canyon climbs and sandy single track. Limited to 150 runners, finishers earn a medal and technical shirt.

Badwater Salton Sea is an epic 81 mile team ultra from the Salton Sea to Palomar Mountain, gaining over 9,000 feet across desert roads and single track. Teams of two or three run together through extreme heat and wildly variable conditions.

Take on rugged single track and sandy climbs at the Annual NATRO@NOLI Indian School Trail Races in San Jacinto, CA. Marathon, Half, 5k and Kids 3k distances, limited spots, with proceeds supporting Noli Indian School.

Machete Trail Madness at Lake Perris on April 25, 2026 offers 10K, 50K and 100K trail options over rugged lakeside loops. Camp with the group, use staffed aid and grab free pro photos of your effort.

Race the 10K Spartan Trail at Big Bear on May 17, 2026, across technical singletrack in high altitude pine forest with sweeping Southern Sierra views. The weekend includes Spartan obstacle races and a GOVX service member discount.

Join the 17th Nanny Goat May 23 to 24 in Riverside for looped one mile laps on a flat ranch course with camping, swimming and family friendly amenities. Options span 3 hour to 100 mile plus a 24 hour relay with on site support.

Run the scenic Holcomb Valley Trail Run around Big Bear Lake on courses of 33, 14, or 7 miles along the Pacific Crest Trail. Enjoy rugged mountain views while supporting local volunteer search and rescue.

The Mt. Baldy 5000 is a scenic mountain 5K that climbs almost entirely uphill to a sunset finish with sweeping mountain views and spectator friendly sections. Post race BBQ, live music and a chairlift ride cap the evening.

Night trail running under a full moon on Cahuilla Band land near Anza, California, with scenic single track, rocky views, and manzanita lined loops. Choose distances up to 50K on a looped course with limited entries for an intimate race.

Run a 5K, 10K or Half Marathon around scenic Green Valley Lake, tackling a lake loop and a challenging climb to forest viewpoints on mixed paved and dirt roads. Enjoy post race festivities while supporting The Children’s Forest.

Tackle the legendary Angeles Crest 100 mile endurance run through the San Gabriel Mountains, a classic point to point ultramarathon. Expect big climbs, high alpine ridges and epic views on October 3, 2026.

Run the Cahuilla Rez Ultra in Anza California with distances from a tribal 5k to a 100 mile and 6 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour loop events on a runnable two mile dirt course. Camp on site and support the Cahuilla Youth and Family Committee.

Test your endurance on scenic Wildwood Canyon in an 8 hour timed loop run, climb, repeat and see how many loops you can complete. Enjoy aid stations, live bluegrass, local vendors and a postrace gathering at a nearby brewery.

Machete Muertos 200 at Lake Perris offers multiple ultramarathon and ruck options across scenic lake loops, with camping available and free pro photos. Tackle the epic 200 mile course with about 44,000 feet of gain and a 96 hour cutoff.