Los Angeles
Trail Running Calendar near Los Angeles 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Los Angeles for 2026-2027! We've gathered 42 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A 5k trail run at Red Rock Wilderness near Silverado, CA featuring fire roads and single track, 300 feet of climbing, one aid station, a cupless policy, and no pets allowed.
A free community run and expo in Los Angeles on August 29, 2026, featuring a 4 mile trail run, brand booths, a raffle and local vendors.
September 2026
A community event in Norwalk on September 5, 2026 featuring a 3 mile in-person and virtual run, a youth sprint and a high school invitational.
A Stadion obstacle race at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 12, 2026, featuring a 5 km course with 20 obstacles plus a kids race and spectator options.
Evening trail relay and 5K at Griffith Park featuring team relays, a 1K kid run, live music, golden hour photos, medals, and awards.
A trail 10k and a non-timed 4.5 mile Hiker's Delight in Red Rock Canyon with steep fireroad climbs, singletrack, aid stations, shuttle-only access and festival amenities.
An urban event in downtown Los Angeles with a stair climb up 1,664 steps at the U.S. Bank Tower, an Urban Hike past major cultural sites, a Heroes Challenge category, and a virtual participation option.
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.
25K and 50K trail ultras on Mt. Wilson in the Angeles National Forest, featuring technical single track, regular aid stations, and significant elevation gain.
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.
October 2026
A 5K on shaded eucalyptus horse trails at Ernie Howlett Park in Palos Verdes Peninsula on October 4, 2026. In person and virtual options are available, plus a fundraising route that waives the fee with at least $100 raised for Strides in Recovery.
November 2026
Night trail races of 5K and 10K at Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park in Tarzana, CA; courses on fire roads, fully marked, headlamp required.
Trailsgiving in Elysian Park offers 5k, 10k, 15k and a half marathon on marked out and back trail loops with on course aid and finisher medals.
A Whittier Narrows road and trail event on November 15, 2026 offering 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon distances with marked out and back loops and on-course aid.
A day of marked trail races in Griffith Park offering 50K, marathon, 30K, half and 10K distances with aid stations and GPX course files.