Trail Running calendar near Julian 2026-2027

Six hour timed loop race around a 5 mile lake course in San Diego with chip timing, four aid stations, on-course restrooms, and finisher awards. The field is limited to 75 entrants and the event is USATF sanctioned.

Experience a fixed time trail challenge at O'Neill Regional Park. Run as many 2.75 mile loops as possible through scenic canyons during an 8 hour, 6 hour, or 3 hour session.

This 21 mile trail run near Yucaipa is postponed from September 2026. The challenging course features over 4,300 feet of climbing on Crafton Hills terrain, with aid station support.

Roosters Backyard Ultra returns to Rohr Park in Chula Vista, California, using a smooth, hard-packed loop with one gentle hill; the backyard ultra format has runners complete repeated laps. Dog friendly with car camping and pop-up tents all..

Experience an obstacle course race at Oak Canyon Park featuring a 5 km course with over 15 obstacles and a Mini Monkey Run for kids. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with music, food, and free spectator access.

Burn off the holiday feast at the Black Mountain Turkey Burner. Choose between 5K, 10K, or a technical half marathon with rewarding views over San Diego.

One-mile loop ultrarun at Washburn Ranch in Hemet, CA offering 3h, 6h, 12h, 24h, 100 mile (31 hour) and relay options. Hardpacked dirt surface, chip timing with live tracking, on-course aid, camping, and continuous food service.

A point to point 50 mile trail run near Julian, California that climbs Stonewall Peak and finishes at Stagecoach Trails RV Resort. The course crosses wooded park terrain into desert and allows 14.5 hours to complete.

Experience the trails of Daley Ranch at the 5th Annual Dixon Lake Trail Race. Choose from 5K, 10K, or 10 mile distances featuring scenic views from Stanley Peak and a qualifying course for the ERS Championship.

A last person standing race in Yucaipa, CA, where runners complete 4.16-mile loops until only one remains. The event, scheduled for December 2026, features a Krampus-themed challenge of endurance.

Trail races at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach offering 15K, 6K and a Kids 1K loop. The El Moro 15K features technical trail sections and a $2,000 prize purse, with shirts, finisher medals, free photos and post-race amenities.

A holiday trail event in San Diego on December 20, 2026 offering Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and a new six hour hill climb based on 2.5 mile laps. Costume awards are presented in solo and team categories.

Experience a diverse trail running event in Escondido featuring everything from a 50 mile ultra to a stroller friendly 5k. Explore the valley floor or climb to the summit of Raptor Ridge in this cupless race series.

Experience an obstacle course race in a mountain rimmed valley at Lake Perris. Choose from 5K, 10K, or 21K distances on a flat and fast course within the rugged wilderness of the Greater Los Angeles area.

Del Dios Trail Race is the 12th annual "Race of the Gods" at Lake Hodges, Escondido, CA, offering 50K, half marathon, 10K, 5K and a Kids Dash on dirt roads and single-track trails with 100' to 1000' elevation gain; a championship qualifier.

Experience the trails of Daley Ranch at The Ranch 50K and Half Marathon in Escondido. This SoCal Ultra Series event features challenging loops with significant elevation gain and fully stocked aid stations.

Run through scenic orange groves and vineyards in San Diego County. This trail event features three distances with single track paths and a summit of Raptor Ridge before a local wine tasting at the finish line.

Trail races at Goodman Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve near Poway, CA on February 27, 2027. Distances include 100K and 50K with solo and four person relay options plus a half marathon; solo 100K requires prior 50K completion.

An obstacle mud run at Lake Elsinore Raceway on March 20, 2027 offering multiple course options, finisher rewards, spectator access, and volunteer and group opportunities.