Trail Running calendar near Julian 2026-2027

Trails n Vines Wine Run takes runners through the scenic vineyards of Orfila Winery in Escondido. Choose from 3, 6, or 9-mile trail distances and enjoy wine tastings after the race. Participation is limited to 400 runners.

Experience a fun mud filled course at Bates Nut Farm featuring waist deep mud pits and a dozen unique obstacles. This untimed event is perfect for those looking to run crawl and slide through the mud followed by a post race party.

A memorial marathon in San Diego on May 3, 2026. The event is not a race and offers no official support; participants navigate and support themselves and may register to record a result.

Trail loop courses at Crystal Cove State Park feature ocean views and hill climbs; proceeds support the John Wayne Cancer Foundation and fundraising runs the week of April 20 to 26, 2026.

O'Neill Park Trail Races take place May 16, 2026 in O'Neill Regional Park, using trails in Trabuco and Live Oak Canyons. The route passes coast live oak and sycamore stands and chaparral hillsides; parking requires a five dollar fee.

Trail race at Corral Canyon Campground on 05/16/26 offering looped courses from a 5 mile scramble to a 50K across rocky single track, jeeping trails and sandy sections, with aid stations and camp access for drop bags.

A multi-distance loop ultrarun at a private ranch in Riverside, CA, featuring one-mile laps, timed solo and relay options, free on-site camping, and awards for distance milestones over Memorial Day weekend.

Free, social group run by Aravaipa at El Moro and Laguna Coast Wilderness Park in Newport Coast on May 30, 2026. The route is about 5.5 miles with roughly 500 feet of ascent, some rocky sections, and post-run snacks and a raffle.

A 50 mile out and back on the Pacific Crest Trail in Cleveland National Forest on June 6, 2026. The route gains about 7,500 feet between 3,000 and 6,000 feet and includes multiple staffed aid stations and specified crew access rules.

A trail race at Black Mountain in San Diego with 50K, 25K and a half marathon on June 20, 2026. The event follows Trail Sisters guidelines and features aid stations staffed by ham radio experts.

Harding Hustle on July 18, 2026 in Silverado CA offers 50K, 30K and 15K trail races on the Harding Truck Trail through the Santa Ana Mountains, with substantial climbing, stocked aid stations and shuttle access for participants.

A 24 hour endurance event at Montgomery Waller Community Park in San Diego on July 24, 2026. Runners loop a 1.22 mile course over trail, grass and bike path with formats from 6 hour to a HEFFTY Half Marathon and a $1500 purse prize.

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 trail running in Orange County with several race distances ranging from a 5k to a 6 hour timed challenge. Navigate a scenic 3.3 mile looped course with multiple early bib pickup options available.

Trail races in Pine Valley, California on September 5, 2026 offering 50 kilometer and 15 kilometer options. Both races have fixed cutoffs, marked trails with frequent ribbons, staffed aid stations, and specific rules for pacers, crews, and..

A Spartan obstacle weekend at Lake Elsinore Raceway features Sprint 5K, Super 10K, kids races, and multi-hour Hurricane Heat events on rugged, open terrain near a large natural freshwater lake.

A trail event in San Marcos with a 10K, a not-timed 5K Fun Run, and a Kids Trail Trot that climbs to Double Peak summit; finishers receive wooden medals and shirts for the adult distances.

A 100K trail race in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park near Julian, CA, run over three distinct loops that include Cuyamaca Peak and sections of the PCT. The 2026 race is a 2027 Western States qualifier.

Trail races of 50 Mile, 50K and 30K through Cleveland National Forest near Silverado CA on remote forest roads with significant climbing, staffed aid stations, drop bag support, and specific crew and pacer rules.

A multi-format running event on the Cahuilla Indian Reservation in Anza, California, offering fixed-time races, a 100-mile option, a half marathon and a Tribal Member 5k while fundraising for youth and family programs.