Trail Running calendar near Julian 2025-2026

Machete Trail Madness 200 is an ultramarathon event held at Lake Perris, California, featuring challenging distances of 100 miles, 50 miles, and 10 miles. The course consists of a tough 10-mile loop with 2,300 feet of elevation gain per lap, offering scenic views of the lake and surrounding mountain..

The Roosters Backyard Ultra will take place in San Diego on Saturday 1 November 2025.

The Wildwood Canyon Trail Run takes place in Wildwood Canyon State Park, Yucaipa, California, featuring a scenic 3.6-mile loop course with nearly 600 feet of vertical gain per loop. Participants have 8 hours to complete as many loops as possible, showcasing the park's rugged canyons, meadows, and oa..

The Sri Chinmoy 6-Hour Race in San Diego is a timed endurance event held on a scenic 5-mile asphalt loop around Lake Miramar. The mostly flat course features gentle hills and separate lanes for runners and pedestrians or cyclists. Participants enjoy four aid stations offering hydration, fuel, and en..

The RD Trail Half Marathon will take place in Tijuana on Sunday 16 November 2025. You can run between 10 and 21 kilometers.

Boundiful Endurance Runs take place at Washburn Ranch in Hemet, California, featuring a one-mile loop on a 100% hardpacked dirt surface through a Southern California fruit and nut farm. The event offers multiple distances including 3, 6, 12, and 24-hour runs, a 100-mile solo challenge, and relay opt..

The Black Mountain Turkey Burner is a challenging trail race held annually at Black Mountain Community Park in San Diego, California. Part of the Endurance Race Series' Sunshine Series, this event features a half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances. The half marathon is known for its technical trails an..

The Anza Borrego Cuyamaca 50 Mile Run is a point-to-point ultramarathon held in Julian, California, showcasing some of San Diego’s most scenic trails. Covering 50 miles, the course begins at the Sunrise Trailhead, ascends Stonewall Peak, traverses wooded trails near a lake in Cuyamaca Rancho State P..

The Keepin' It Rural will take place in San Marcos on Sunday 7 December 2025. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

The Dixon Lake Trail Race, held annually at Daley Ranch in Escondido, California, offers runners scenic trail runs with distances of 10 miles, 10K, and 5K. Starting at El Caballo Park, the 10-mile course ascends to Stanley Peak, providing a stunning 360-degree panoramic view. Elevation gains range f..

The Crystal Cove Trail Run, held at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach, California, offers a scenic and challenging trail running experience just minutes from the beach. The event features three distances: a 15K, a 6K, and a Kids 1K race. Both the 15K and 6K courses include fire road climbs, ri..

The Del Dios Trail Race, known as the "Race of the Gods," is an annual trail running event held at scenic Lake Hodges in Escondido, California. The 11th edition features multiple race distances including a 50K, half marathon, 10K, and 5K, all set on dirt service roads and single-track trails. Elevat..

The San Diego 50 Mile & Trail Marathons is a diverse running event taking place in Escondido, California, featuring multiple race options including a 50-mile ultra marathon, trail marathon, marathon relay, heavy half marathon, and various shorter distances for all ages. The event emphasizes inclusiv..

The Ranch 50K is a trail running event held at Daley Ranch in Escondido, California, featuring a challenging course with significant elevation gain. The 50K race consists of two loops of a 15.6-mile trail, totaling 31.1 miles with 6,318 feet (1,926 meters) of climbing. A half marathon option covers..

The San Pasqual Valley Trail Race, held in Escondido, California, offers a scenic running experience through San Diego's wine country. Participants can choose from three distances: a relatively flat 10K, a Half Marathon, and a challenging 20-mile course. The longer distances feature an out-and-back..

The Old West Trail Runs, held at Anza Borrego Desert's Stagecoach Trails RV Resort, offer 50K, marathon, and half marathon distances through scenic desert terrain. The courses feature minimal elevation gain, with the 50K and marathon having about 2,500 feet and the half marathon around 670 feet. Par..

The Nine Trails 35 Mile Endurance Run is a trail running event held in Santa Barbara, California. It offers two distance options: a challenging 35-mile course and a shorter 17-mile route. The race takes place on scenic trails that showcase the natural beauty of the Santa Barbara area, providing runn..

The Pirate's Cove 6/12/24 Hour Run/Hike is an endurance event held at Lake Cuyamaca, California. Participants can choose to run or hike for 6, 12, or 24 hours on a scenic course centered around the lake area. The event takes place at Chamber's Park Campground, which serves as race headquarters and o..

The Coast to Crest 10K and 5K is an annual trail running event held in Del Mar, California, featuring flat and fast courses ideal for runners aiming for personal records. Both distances offer out-and-back routes on well-groomed, 100% dirt trails with spectacular lagoon views and a downhill finish. T..

The Billy Goat Mountain Climb is a challenging trail running event held in Silverado, California, within the scenic Cleveland National Forest. It offers three race distances: a 17-mile run, a half marathon, and a 10K, catering to various levels of trail runners. The course features rugged mountain t..