Trail Running calendar near Joshua Tree 2026-2027

A Last Person Standing race in Yucaipa, CA on Dec 11, 2026 with hourly 4.167-mile loops on rugged foothill terrain; limited camping and a published entry fee.

Two days of obstacle racing at Lake Perris with Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, Beast 21 km and kids races on a flat, fast course with mountain views.

Trail races of 30K and 50K through the historic Calico Ghost Town and Calico Mountains on Sunday, January 24, 2027.

A 24 hour loop race in Perris, CA featuring repeated Molcajete loops, solo and four person team entries, with awards for top individuals and teams.

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.

Obstacle event at Lake Elsinore Raceway on March 20, 2027 with 5 to 15+ km options, Infinity laps, 12+ to 20+ obstacles, and finisher medal, shirt, and headband.

A chip timed Half Marathon and 10K in Pioneertown's high desert with scenic views, aid stations, finisher mug and shirt, benefiting the John Wayne Cancer Foundation.

A mud and obstacle event at Lake Elsinore Raceway on March 20, 2027 offering 15K and 5 to 8K courses, an Infinity multi lap option, spectator access and group packages, with finisher medal, shirt, headband and drink included.

A 12-hour trail run in Joshua Tree on a one-mile singletrack across 20 acres, limited to 50 runners with aid station food, shoe demos, and awards for Ultr a finishers and top overall.

Multi distance trail running and gravel bike events at Diamond Valley Lake in Hemet, California. Routes include lakeside loops, out and back courses, a stroller 5K and a kids fun run.

Obstacle course weekend at Pala Fox Raceway with Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, kids races, spectator options and on-site festival.

Oriflamme 50K on April 10 2027 is an out and back trail race that drops from the Pacific Crest Trail into desert canyons before a long climb back. The event is limited to 150 runners and features stocked aid stations and finisher medals.

Trail races at Noli Indian School on the Soboba Indian Reservation featuring marathon, half marathon, 5k and a kids 3k with Native and Open divisions.

A Spartan obstacle-course weekend at Big Bear Mountain Resort with Sprint, Super, Beast and kids races at about 8,200 feet and the chance to earn a Trifecta.

A scenic trail event at Big Bear Mountain Resort featuring singletrack through high altitude pine forest and a 10K route with spectator options.