Trail Running calendar near Lake Elsinore 2025-2026

Run the Griffith Park Trail Marathon in Los Angeles, a scenic out and back through single track trails and fire roads that reaches the Hollywood sign summit. Options from 10K to 50K make it perfect for beginners and ultrarunners alike.

Challenge yourself at the Billy Goat Mountain Climb near Silverado with steep climbs and sweeping views through Cleveland National Forest. Choose a 17 mile loop, half marathon or 10K and finish with a medal, race shirt and post race snacks.

Hoppy Easter on April 4, 2026 at Griffith Park in Los Angeles offers 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon on scenic shared trails where strollers are welcome. Enjoy aid stations, free photos and a custom finisher medal to celebrate your run.

Hit the trails at Crystal Cove for Rock It in El Moro Canyon on April 4, 2026, choose a scenic 6K or challenging 10 Miler with climbs, descents and Pacific Ocean views. Run or hike, and enjoy a shirt, race photos and a finisher medal.

Two days of scenic trail runs and gravel rides at Bedrock Valley Trail Runs, April 11 and 12, 2026 at Diamond Valley Lake Marina in Hemet, CA. Family friendly with kids and stroller runs, medals and finisher shirts, bring your own hydration..

The Oriflamme 50K near Julian, CA offers sunrise views over Anza Borrego as the route drops from the Pacific Crest to Blair Valley. Limited to 150 runners, this out and back features varied trail footing, full aid, and a 9 hour cutoff.

Badwater Salton Sea is an epic team ultramarathon from the Salton Sea to Palomar Mountain, mixing road and single track through desert and mountain scenery. Teams of two or three tackle 81 miles in a small, supported field.

Run a scenic 5K on trails and roads through Ramona Wine Country with mud, hills and a choice of one or two loops, then stick around for a fun Beer Mile and wine tasting. Live music, pizza and proceeds supporting veterans add to the festival..

Run the Natro Noli trail race on Soboba Reservation in San Jacinto CA with marathon, half, 5k and kids 3k on scenic rugged single track. Limited to 100 runners and raising funds for a Noli student scholarship, with shirts and awards.

Machete Trail Madness 100k at Lake Perris on April 25, 2026 offers 10k, 50k and 100k trail races on very technical terrain with steep climbs and stunning lake views. Camp at the start, enjoy aid stations and free race photos.

San Diego 100 is a rugged 100 mile loop ultramarathon around Lake Cuyamaca on May 1 and 2, 2026, featuring mostly single track mountain trails and about 15,400 feet of climbing. With a 32 hour time limit it serves as a Western States 100 qu..

Run through the vines at Orfila Vineyards in Escondido on May 2, 2026 for the first annual Trails n Vines Wine Run. Choose 3, 6 or 9 miles and enjoy post race wine tastings and a food truck in a scenic vineyard finish.

Run the scenic O'Neill Park Trail Races in Trabuco Canyon with distances from 10k to 50k through oak and canyon singletrack. Expect rugged trails, great views and small town race vibes with on site parking and bib pickup options.

Race the 10K Spartan Trail at Big Bear on May 17, 2026, across technical singletrack in high altitude pine forest with sweeping Southern Sierra views. The weekend includes Spartan obstacle races and a GOVX service member discount.

Nanny Goat is a Memorial Day weekend multi distance ultrarun at a Riverside horse ranch where you run timed laps on a flat 1 mile loop. Camping, family friendly amenities and medals for every runner who completes at least one lap.

Return to Hahamongna Watershed Park on May 24, 2026 for a day of team relays and solo challenges. Choose a 50 km relay with teams of up to five, a solo 50 km ultra, or a 10 km fun run amid scenic Pasadena trails.

Run scenic mountain trails in the Angeles National Forest near Palmdale with 50k and half marathon options. Expect technical singletrack, big elevation and full race services including finisher medals, aid stations and finish line tacos.

Tackle 50 miles of single track on the Pacific Crest Trail through Cleveland National Forest, featuring rocky terrain and 7,500 feet of climbing. The 44th PCT 50 on June 6, 2026 rewards grit with big views and full aid stations.

Run Fullerton's inaugural 5K on dirt trails through Brea Dam and along the tennis center and golf course. Afterward enjoy a Health and Wellness Fair with local vendors, fitness demos and food trucks.

Take on the scenic Griffith Park trails with a team marathon relay or an individual 8K in Los Angeles on June 7, 2026. Enjoy live DJs, food trucks and a finisher shirt and medal at this Runner's World recommended event.