Los Angeles
Trail Running Calendar near Los Angeles 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Los Angeles for 2026-2027! We've gathered 53 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Spartan Stadion at Angel Stadium on Sep 12, 2026 features a 5 km course with 20 obstacles plus a kids race and spectator access.
Evening trail event in Los Angeles offering a 5K, relays for teams of 2 or 4, a kid run and free-agent entries with scenic marked courses and race amenities.
A sunset 10k in Topanga Canyon through Red Rock Canyon featuring steep climbs, singletrack, a descent to the finish, and a post-run gathering under the oaks.
At U.S. Bank Tower participants climb 75 floors or take a self-guided urban hike to support Ketchum Downtown YMCA programs, then gather for a block party with music and food.
A chip timed 5K trail run and walk at Ascot Hills Park with city views, finisher shirt and medal, live results and community activities.
Trail ultras from the Mt. Wilson summit offering 25K and 50K routes on technical single track with stocked aid stations and awards for top finishers.
October 2026
A 3 miles open race on the Sunset Conference cross country course at Huntington Beach Central Park on October 3, 2026, featuring electronic timing and age group medals.
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.
A stair-climbing event in Central Park, Santa Clarita on October 10, 2026 to raise awareness for rare diseases; registration fee $20 and donations accepted.
A 5K event in Los Angeles on October 25, 2026 to raise funds for dyslexia education, offered both in-person and virtual with a flat one loop course and free parking.
November 2026
Night trail races at Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park in Tarzana offering 5K and 10K on fire roads with aid stations and required headlamps.
Sandy Sprint California is a charity 5K run/walk at Griffith Park on November 8, 2026, hosted by the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation to raise funds for research.
Charity run in Griffith Park on 11/14/2026 with pet and human divisions; proceeds support Run for Paws, which helps dogs in need.
Trailsgiving at Elysian Park on November 14, 2026 offers 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon trail routes on hard-packed dirt with marked out and back loops.