Trail Running calendar near Joshua Tree National Park 2026-2027

A multi day trail running weekend in Big Bear Lake from June 12 to 14, 2026 featuring a TransRockies style three day stage race and single day events from a Vertical Stage to 33 miles with notable elevation gain.

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.

Experience a scenic mountain race through the pine forests of the San Bernardino National Forest. Run alongside the lake and onto forest trails with distances including a 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon.

A one mile uphill race at Snow Summit in Big Bear Lake with a 1,000 foot climb starting near 7,000 feet elevation. The event raises funds for Big Bear High School cross-country through the BBHS Bear Backers 501(c)(3).

An obstacle course event at Bear Mountain on September 12, 2026 with 5K and 10K options featuring multiple named obstacles. Finishers receive medals, a shirt, a headband, and a finisher drink while spectator and group options are available.

A two day trail festival in Big Bear Lake, California featuring five distances and varied terrain around the lake. The 2026 event is the UTMB World Series Americas Major and serves as a dual qualifier for UTMB Finals and Western States.

A multi distance event on the Cahuilla Indian Reservation near Anza, California featuring a runnable 2 mile loop, timed 6 12 and 24 hour events, a 100 mile race, a half marathon, and a tribal 5k. Net proceeds support local youth programming..

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 race weekend at Los Coyotes Reservation featuring Single Loop, 6H Ultra and 24H Ultra options across desert and alpine trails. Ragnar Village provides camping, bonfires, food trucks and evening activities.

A team trail relay at Los Coyotes Reservation on October 23 and 24, 2026 featuring desert and mountain single track, a 112.8 mile course shared across teams, and on site camping plus glamping at Ragnar Village.

Trail running at Wildwood Canyon State Park in Yucaipa with an 8 hour loop race on a 3.7 mile loop and a separate 6K that follows the same scenic circuit.

A multi-distance trail event at Lake Perris featuring a 200-mile ultramarathon with 44,000+ feet of climb, technical terrain, looped courses, camping, aid stations, pacer rules, and cash prizes for 100 and 200 mile podiums.

Trail running and hiking event in the Crafton Hills near Yucaipa offering 21 mile, 10 mile, and 4 mile courses with notable elevation gain. 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.

A point to point 50 miles of San Diego trails from the Sunrise Trailhead through Cuyamaca Rancho State Park to Stagecoach Trails RV Resort with aid stations, crew access, camping at the finish, a post race meal and a pre race shuttle option..

A nighttime Last Person Standing race in Yucaipa, CA on Dec 11, 2026 where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour and must finish each lap before the bell. Headlamps and a firelit basecamp frame the event as it runs through the night.

A Spartan Race weekend at Lake Perris State Recreation Area on Jan 23 and 24, 2027 features 5K, 10K and 21K obstacle races plus a kids race. The course is described as flat and fast with lakeside views and park facilities.

A 24 hour trail event at Lake Perris featuring repeated laps of the Molcajete 1.0 loop of just over 4 miles. Available for individuals or four person teams with awards for top finishers.

A trail race weekend in Anza Borrego Desert State Park on March 13, 2027, offering 50K, marathon, and half marathon courses with aid stations and on-site campground facilities. Participants receive a tech shirt and a finisher medal.

Timed 6-, 12-, and 24-hour running events at Lake Cuyamaca on a scenic 2 mile loop near Julian, CA, with on-site dining, a store, and camping and RV options.