Trail Running calendar near Laguna Beach 2026-2027

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.

A 68 mile ridge-line trail race across the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains with about 13,600 feet of climbing. Solo runners need prior 50 mile trail experience; relay teams of 2, 3, or 4 are permitted.

Two days of obstacle racing at Lake Perris with Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, Beast 21 km and kids races on a flat, fast course with mountain views.

Trail run and hike events in Griffith Park on January 24 2027, featuring 8M, 8K, 5K and a 2.2K kids run with marked courses, aid stations, participant shirts and finisher medals.

Trail events in Griffith Park on January 24, 2027, including an 8 mile out and back to the Hollywood Sign viewpoint, an 8K, a 5K, and a 2.2K kids loop with aid stations, timing, shirts, and finisher medals.

Trail races at Lake Hodges offering 50K, half, 10K, 5K and a combined Hercules DemiGod Challenge with varied elevation and mapped courses.

A 24 hour individual and team trail race at Lake Perris featuring repeated laps of the Molcajete 1.0 loop of about four miles with significant climbing. Teams of four run in a fixed rotation and awards go to top individuals and teams.

A multi distance trail race in Calabasas, CA on January 30, 2027. The event includes a 100K that is a 2026 WS100 qualifier and entry fees range from 152.60 to 323.00 USD.

A trail event in Big Dalton Canyon offering a **50K solo**, a 4-person 50K relay, and a **10K loop**, with over 9,000 feet of elevation and proceeds to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation.

A multi-distance event in Griffith Park with a flat, shaded 5K, a half marathon across major park trails including a final peak reward, an on-site expo and food trucks, and varied registration fees by race.

Trail races at Daley Ranch on February 13, 2027 include a 50K (two 25K loops) and a half marathon, three fully stocked aid stations, defined cut off times, and pre race training runs.

Valentine's Day races at Griffith Park offering 5k, 10k, 15k and a half marathon on a marked dirt trail with aid station and finisher medals.

A 10th annual trail race in San Pasqual Valley with three distances through vineyards and orange groves. Half and 20 mile courses summit Raptor Ridge twice and the finish features a free local wine tasting; field limited to 450.

A self supported trail run in San Diego on 20 February 2027. Participants follow an unmarked single loop of about 51 miles with no aid stations and limited resupply points along the route.

Timed 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour events on a rolling 2.2 mile loop at Will Rogers State Park in Pacific Palisades, CA. Solo entries and relay teams are accepted and a stocked aid station is available each loop.

Sycamore Canyon on February 27, 2027 offers 100K and 50K options in solo and 4 person relay formats, plus a Half Marathon on a loop course at Goodman Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve near Poway, CA.

A family friendly run and walk in Valencia CA featuring 1K, 5K and 10K options plus virtual races. The USATF certified course runs along the South Fork River Trail and proceeds support Students Off And Running with an expo and festive activ..

A series of road and trail races on Catalina Island around Avalon and Two Harbors, including a 26.2-mile trail marathon, 10K, 5K and a 1K kids run with island and ocean views.

A trail race weekend in Anza Borrego Desert State Park on March 13, 2027, offering 50K, marathon, and half marathon courses with aid stations and on-site campground facilities. Participants receive a tech shirt and a finisher medal.

Timed 6-, 12-, and 24-hour running events at Lake Cuyamaca on a scenic 2 mile loop near Julian, CA, with on-site dining, a store, and camping and RV options.