Trail Running calendar near Los Angeles 2026-2027

The 61st Mt Baldy Run to the Top on September 7, 2026 is a fundraising mountain trail race in the Angeles National Forest covering about 7 miles with 4,000 feet of ascent to the 10,064 foot summit, with proceeds aiding local services.

An obstacle course event at Bear Mountain on September 12, 2026 with 5K and 10K options featuring multiple named obstacles. Finishers receive medals, a shirt, a headband, and a finisher drink while spectator and group options are available.

A Stadion 5 km obstacle race at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 12, 2026, featuring 20 obstacles, a kids race and spectator access inside the ballpark. Ticketed entries and race day services are listed for participants and visitors.

An evening trail event in Griffith Park featuring a 10 Mile Relay for teams, a 5K solo race, and a 1K kid run, plus live music, race photos, finisher medals and on-course medical support.

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 weekend of Spartan obstacle races at Lake Elsinore Raceway featuring Sprint and Super distances, kids races, and multi-hour Hurricane Heats on rugged trails beside Lake Elsinore.

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 loop from the Mt Baldy ski area to the 10,064 ft summit of Mt San Antonio via exposed ridgeline and technical alpine trails, then back to the parking lot. The race is capped at 500 runners.

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.

A two day trail festival in Big Bear Lake, California featuring five distances and varied terrain around the lake. The 2026 event is the UTMB World Series Americas Major and serves as a dual qualifier for UTMB Finals and Western States.

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.

Trail races at Vasquez Rocks in Agua Dulce on October 17, 2026 offer looped 5K, 10K, 15K and Half Marathon+ courses across rocky, sandy and single track terrain. The 15K and Half Marathon+ include a roughly 500 foot black hole tunnel.

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 at Caspers Wilderness Park on October 24, 2026, offering 10k, half marathon, 35k, marathon and 50k courses. Courses are described as marked and supported, with an athlete guide and past results available.

Trail running at Wildwood Canyon State Park on a 3.7 mile loop with about 600 ft vertical per loop; an eight-hour loop option and a 6K share the same course, with aid stations, vendors, a morning bluegrass band, and an after-party in Yucaip..