Trail Running calendar near Julian 2025-2026

Take in ocean views at Crystal Cove State Park on December 13, 2025 with 15K, 6K and kids 1K options for every pace. Finishers get medals and shirts, free photos and a festive post race beer garden and breakfast.

Take on the Dirty December Trail Run at Sycamore Canyon on Dec 21, 2025 with marathon, half, 10K and a 6 hour hill climb over rugged trails and steep climbs. Finishers get a tech shirt and prizes and there is a lively costume contest.

Del Dios Trail Race Del Dios Trail Race, called the "Race of the Gods", is the 11th annual edition held at Lake Hodges in Escondido, California. The event takes place in January 2026. It is listed as a Championship Qualifier. The..

San Diego 50 & Trail Runs is a multi-distance trail running festival staged at the San Pasqual Valley Staging Area in Escondido, California. The lineup includes a 50-mile ultramarathon, a Trail Marathon (plus a 2-person relay), a Trail Heav..

Event overview The Ranch 50K and Half Marathon takes place February 14, 2026, at Daley Ranch in Escondido, CA, with the Start/Finish at Dixon Lake Picnic Area. Registration opens September 1, 2025; registration closes February 12, 2026 at 1..

Experience scenic trails through vineyards and orange groves at the 9th annual San Pasqual Valley Trail Race on February 21, 2026 in Escondido. Pick 20 mile, half marathon or 10K and toast your finish with free local wine tasting.

Experience scenic looped trails at Goodman Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve near San Diego on Feb 28, 2026. Choose from a half marathon up to a 100K solo or 4 person relay for a rewarding day of trail running and camaraderie.

Event overview The Old West Trail Runs take place on March 14, 2026 in the Anza Borrego Desert State Park area with start/finish at Stagecoach Trails RV Resort & Campground near Julian, CA. Distances offered: 50K - 31.1 miles Marathon..

Event Pirate's Cove takes place on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Lake Cuyamaca, California. The event offers timed running and hiking formats over set durations. Distances 24 hours 12 hours 6 hours Logistics The race headquarters is at Chamb..

Event overview The Coast to Crest 10K and 5K takes place on March 28, 2026 in Del Mar, California. The event is hosted at the San Andreas Staging Lot, 2801 Via De La Valle, Del Mar, CA. It is an annual trail race presented by the Endurance..

Test yourself on rugged trails in the Cleveland National Forest at the Billy Goat Mountain Climb near Silverado, CA. Choose the punishing 17 mile Silverado Loop, a half marathon or 10K for creekside views, steep climbs and big rewards.

Bedrock Valley Trail Runs is a family-friendly trail weekend held at Diamond Valley Lake Marina, Hemet, California. The festival offers multiple trail distances: Trail Marathon, Trail Half Marathon, 15K, 10K, 5K, a Stroller Trail 5K, and a..

Oriflamme is a 50K trail near Julian in Anza Borrego with scenic single track, desert canyons and a steep climb out of Oriflamme Canyon. Field limited to 150, nine hour cutoff, finishers receive a technical shirt and medal.

Run the annual NATRO@NOLI trail race at Soboba with distances from 3k to marathon over hills, sand, single track and stream crossings. Entry is capped at 150, with awards, shirts and proceeds helping a Noli Indian School scholarship.

The Ramona Wine Country 5K is a unique running event held at BackCountry Gardens in Ramona, California. This scenic race features a challenging 1.5-mile loop course with natural obstacles including hills, streams, boulders, and mud, offerin..

Badwater Salton Sea on April 18-19 2026 is an epic 81 mile team ultramarathon from Salton City to Palomar Mountain, climbing from below sea level to about 5,500 feet. Teams of two or three stay together over road and trail with a 28 hour cu..

Take on a scenic 100 mile loop from Lake Cuyamaca near Julian, CA on mostly single track trails with about 15,400 feet of climb. With a 32 hour limit this challenging ultramarathon is a Western States qualifier.

Join a memorial trail marathon in San Diego on May 2, 2026, honoring Dingneng Wang at Los Peñasquitos Canyon Trail. This self supported course offers scenic canyon views; register free by April 30 for an official result.

Test your trail legs at the O'Neill Park Trail Races on May 16, 2026 in scenic O'Neill Regional Park. Choose from 50k to 10k distances and enjoy challenging singletrack, great views and a supportive event atmosphere.

Event overview Nanny Goat is an ultrarunning event held May 23-24, 2026 at a private horse ranch in Riverside, California. This is the 17th running of the event and it is scheduled over Memorial Day Weekend. Race formats offered include sol..