Trail Running calendar near Lake Elsinore 2025-2026

Join Phoenix Rising on June 13 at Griffith Park with distances from 5k to half marathon on scenic dirt trails. Enjoy custom finisher medals, goodie bags, free photos and videos, plus aid stations and stroller friendly routes.

Run the Old Zoo Half Marathon in Griffith Park, LA, on scenic, mostly flat trails with both a half marathon and 12K option. Limited spots after last year sold out, so grab your entry for a festive race, finisher medal and post race goodies.

Tackle scenic, technical single track on Black Mountain in San Diego at the Black Mountain Trail Races on June 20, 2026, with 50K, 25K, and half marathon options. Expect rugged chaparral terrain, big views, and supportive aid stations.

Tough Topanga is a scenic trail run at Topanga State Park offering 10k, 15k and a kids 1k. Finishers get a local medal and tee, post race tacos and a beer garden plus cash prizes with proceeds benefiting LA Fire Station 69.

Take on the Mt. Baldy 5000, a scenic, mostly uphill mountain 5K at Mt Baldy Resort that tests your legs and rewards you with great views. Celebrate at the Top of the Notch with BBQ, live music and a relaxing chairlift ride back.

Run the Harding Hustle in Cleveland National Forest near Modjeska Canyon on July 18, 2026. Choose 15K, 30K or challenging 50K along scenic truck and forest roads with aid stations and a cupless, low support wilderness vibe.

Hot to Trot at Griffith Park Crystal Springs in Los Angeles offers 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon looped courses for runners and walkers, with stroller friendly routes and support for pacers and crews. Finishers get a custom medal, free pho..

Run under a full moon on the scenic Elder Creek Night Runs near Anza, California, with a 4.6 mile loop through manzanita, rock formations and Cahuilla Mountain views. Limited to 200 runners, multiple loop distances from 9 miles to 50K.

Join the SoCal Summer evening 6K or 12K at Lower Arroyo Park in Pasadena on July 31 2026 and celebrate after with tacos and drinks. Scenic park routes and friendly vibes make this a perfect summer night run.

Run a 5K, 10K or Half Marathon around scenic Green Valley Lake, tackling a lake loop and a challenging climb to forest viewpoints on mixed paved and dirt roads. Enjoy post race festivities while supporting The Children’s Forest.

Riley Park Trail Races on August 1, 2026 at Thomas F Riley Wilderness Park feature a 3.3 mile loop with distances from 5k to 30k plus a 6 hour challenge. Every finisher receives a race shirt and medal and the course welcomes all paces.

Run the rugged Noble Canyon Trail Races in Pine Valley, CA, choosing a challenging 50K or lively 15K through rocky climbs, ridgelines and pine forests. Expect scenic views, technical singletrack and spirited aid station support.

Take on the LA Sunset Trail Relay in Griffith Park, with a team 10 mile relay, solo 5K and Kid Run on scenic loops. Expect medals, race shirts, live music and finish line fun for friends and families.

Tackle scenic trails and city views at the Ascot Hills Challenge 5K in Los Angeles, with an in person chip timed race and virtual option for remote runners. Proceeds support local schools and park restoration, making every mile count.

The Angeles Crest 100 is a classic 100 mile point to point mountain ultramarathon across the San Gabriel Mountains with over 21,000 feet of climbing. Held Oct 3, 2026 from Wrightwood to Altadena, entry is by lottery.

Run a challenging 100K through the wild trails of Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, featuring mountain ridges, desert views and stretches of the Pacific Crest Trail. This three loop course near San Diego is a Western States qualifier and a true t..

Run a Native organized fundraiser on the Cahuilla Reservation in Anza supporting youth and family programs. Choose from 100 mile, fixed time races and shorter distances on a runnable 2 mile dirt loop with handcrafted awards and buckles.

Lake Hodges Trail Festival is a two day trail and multi sport weekend around scenic Lake Hodges with races from a kids mile to a 50K and a run bike run duathlon. This cupless event rewards finishers with a handcrafted wooden medal and tri b..

Experience scenic singletrack and natural terrain at Hahamongna Watershed Park in Pasadena with options for a trail half marathon, 10K, or 5K on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Perfect for trail runners seeking a challenging yet runnable course.

Challenge yourself on scenic trails at the Caspers Trail Races in Caspers Wilderness Park on October 24, 2026. Choose distances 10k to 50k and enjoy rugged singletrack, supportive aid stations and a festive finish line.