Trail Running calendar near Lake Hughes 2026-2027

An evening trail event in Griffith Park with 10 mile relays for teams of 2 or 4, a 5K solo race, a 1 mile kid run, and a free agent leg, on scenic, well marked courses with chip timing and on-course aid.

A Topanga trail event with a sunset 10k featuring about 1,360 ft of vertical and a non-timed 4.5 mile Hiker's Delight. The event offers aid stations, a 21 plus beer garden, plant-based tacos, sports massage and awards.

A 3.1 mile trail event at Ascot Hills Park in Los Angeles with chip timing and views of Dodger Stadium and the Hollywood sign. Proceeds support the Wilson High School Fire and Police Magnet Cadet Program and Ascot Hills Park.

Trail ultras on Mt. Wilson in the Angeles National Forest offering 25K and 50K distances, technical single track, marked aid stations, panoramic views, and enforced cutoffs.

Trail races of 50K, 30K and 15K around Corriganville Park in Simi Valley with sandstone outcrops, oak savannahs, water sources and mountain and ocean views. A portion of proceeds supports the Challenged Athletes Foundation.

A themed run in Long Beach on September 27 with Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, a family mile and kids dash, ocean views, chip timing and a pizza themed finish line festival.

An annual 100 mile trail race through the San Gabriel back country in the Angeles National Forest, held since 1986. The 2026 edition uses a revised course with start and finish in Altadena and is a Western States and UTMB qualifying race.

A 9.1 mile mountain trail race at Mt Baldy on October 3, 2026, featuring 3,926 feet of vertical gain. Multiple divisions offer gear and cash prizes, timing with a disposable chip, and the event is capped at 700 entries.

A loop-based endurance event on Malibu's Chumash Trail with a 3-mile loop and about 1,250 ft gain per loop. It offers two divisions including X HEAVY with escalating weight and uses the motto "Every loop heavier. Every loop harder. Only one..

A 5K at Ernie Howlett Park on the Palos Verdes Peninsula with a shaded horse-trail course, in-person and virtual options, and a fundraising entry where raising $100 covers registration and benefits Strides in Recovery.

Trail races of 50 Mile, 50K and 30K through Cleveland National Forest near Silverado CA on remote forest roads with significant climbing, staffed aid stations, drop bag support, and specific crew and pacer rules.

Ruff Run California on 10/17/2026 in Phelan, CA presents a 20 acre obstacle course for people and their dogs with over 20 obstacles, 4K and 1K options, and an after party with music, games and vendors.

A trail race at Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park on October 17, 2026 offering Half Marathon+, 15K, 10K and 5K looped courses over rocky single track, a 500 foot tunnel on the Pacific Crest Trail, multiple aid stations, and finisher swag.

Trail races at Hahamongna Watershed Park on October 18, 2026 offering half marathon, 10K and 5K distances. The half marathon is presented as the organizer's flagship trail event and is reported to sell out quickly.

A trail running event in Chesebro Canyon near Agoura, California offering 50K, a trail half marathon and a 5k on varied singletrack and fire roads. Aid stations, finisher medals, post-race tacos and a beer garden for ages 21 and up.

Trail races from Black Star Canyon near Silverado, CA, with marathon, new 25k, half and 10k distances; marathon gains 4,244 ft and multiple aid stations are located along the route.

A multi-day trail endurance event on the Backbone Trail in Malibu covering about 70 miles and roughly 13,000 ft of elevation, with a 25 lb dry pack requirement and a 36-hour completion window.

A mud and obstacle focused 5K at Oak Canyon Park in Irvine on November 21, 2026, featuring mud pits, walls, ropes, monkey bars and a festival area with vendors and food.

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.

Trail races in the Santa Monica Mountains on Thanksgiving offering a half marathon, 10k and 5k on fire roads and singletrack, with finisher medals, free photography, breakfast and a 21 plus beer garden.