Trail Running calendar near Laguna Beach 2026-2027

Run through the historic streets of Avalon and the rugged interior trails of Catalina Island. Choose between a half marathon, 10K, or kids fun run featuring stunning Pacific Ocean views and island landmarks.

Live Oak Odyssey is a fixed time trail running event at O'Neill Regional Park offering 3, 6 and 8 hour looped runs on a roughly 2.75 mile loop with about 500 feet of elevation gain per loop and a main aid station.

A trail event on November 14, 2026 in Yucaipa, CA offering 21 mile, 10 mile, and 4 mile courses through the Crafton Hills. Ten percent of registration fees support the Crafton Hills Open Space Conservancy.

Roosters Backyard Ultra on November 14, 2026 in San Diego, CA is a backyard-format trail event with smooth hard-packed laps and a single gentle hill. The race is dog-friendly and allows car camping; pop-up tents only on the baseball fields.

Trailsgiving at Elysian Park on November 14, 2026 features marked out and back trail routes on hard packed dirt with hills. Distances include 5k, 10k, 15k, and a half marathon with on-course aid and finisher medals.

Terrain Race Irvine is an obstacle and mud focused 5K at Oak Canyon Park on November 21, 2026, featuring mud pits, walls, ropes and 11+ obstacles, plus pre race packet pickup and a post race festival with food, music and vendor booths.

Trail races in Griffith Park Los Angeles on November 21, 2026 with multiple distances from 10 K to 50 K. Organized by Keira Henninger Events and open for registration from July 1, 2026.

A Thanksgiving Day community run in Santa Clarita offering a 5K cross country course through Central Park and a 1K for children. The event benefits the Santa Clarita Track Club and awards medals to the first 600 competitors.

A Thanksgiving morning trail event in the Santa Monica Mountains with a 13.67-mile half-marathon, 10k and 5k on fire roads and singletrack. Half-marathon winners receive $500 and entries include a shirt, finisher medal, photography, breakfa..

A Thanksgiving morning coastal 1K 5K and 10K walk and run in Huntington Beach that raises funds with World Help to drill clean water wells serving communities worldwide.

A dirt-trail event at Black Mountain Ranch Park on November 28, 2026, offering Half Marathon, 10K and 5K courses with significant climbing. Field limited to 300 runners; terrain includes service roads and single-track.

One mile loop ultra on hardpacked dirt with timed 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour options plus relay teams. Live chip timing, free on course camping, continuous food service, and a 31 hour buckle challenge to reach 100 miles.

A 50 mile point to point trail race through Cleveland National Forest and Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, featuring Stonewall Peak and Oriflamme Canyon. Aid stations, drop bag rules, shuttle options, and finish amenities at Stagecoach Trails ar..

A 28k trail run in Fremont Canyon at Irvine Regional Park featuring about 3800 feet of elevation change and four aid stations. The course runs on fire roads, is cupless, and participants are asked to carry personal hydration.

Ray Miller 50/50 is a set of trail races at Point Mugu State Park in Malibu on December 5, 2026, offering 50 mile, 50K and 30K distances. Registration opens April 1 and a waitlist is available.

A night trail race in Tarzana on December 5, 2026, with lighted routes through the Santa Monica Mountains. Offered as 5K and 10K, the event has notable elevation, aid stations, required headlamps, and post race medals and shirts.

A holiday themed run in Valencia offering 5k, 10k, 15k and a half marathon on looped trails with aid stations each loop. Entries include finisher medals, goodie bags, photos and posted results.

A Last Person Standing race in Yucaipa, CA on December 11, 2026 where runners repeat hourly 4.167 mile loops until one person remains. The overnight event uses foothill trails, headlamps, a basecamp with firelight, and limited camping.

A trail running event at Crystal Cove State Park near Laguna Beach with 15K, 6K and a Kids 1k, marked courses and aid stations. The 15K carries a $2,000 prize purse and the event includes race shirts, medals, breakfast and a beer garden.

Trail races at Daley Ranch near Dixon Lake offer 10 Mile, 10K and 5K courses from El Caballo Park with single track and dirt roads. The 10 Mile climbs Standley Peak for a 360 degree view and the field is limited to 300 runners.