Trail Running calendar near Los Angeles 2026-2027

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.

Run an 8-hour loop course on a scenic 3.7-mile trail in Wildwood Canyon State Park. The event features an aid station, vendors, and live music. An after-party follows at a local brewery.

Trail races in Cheeseboro and Chesebro Canyon near Agoura, California offering 50k, half marathon and 5k courses over singletrack and fire roads. On-course aid, finisher medals, post-race tacos and a beer garden for 21 plus are provided.

Multiple trail distances at Lake Perris, including a 200 mile race with over 44,000 feet of elevation gain and a 96 hour cutoff. The event provides camping, aid stations, pacer rules, and cash prizes for 100 and 200 mile podium finishers.

A trail running event in Silverado California based in Black Star Canyon, offering marathon, new 25k, half and 10K courses. Routes follow canyon creek and Mariposa Reserve with multiple aid stations and notable elevation gain.

Experience a premier trail running event on Catalina Island featuring a half marathon, 10K, and kids run through the rugged interior and scenic hillsides of Avalon.

Experience an obstacle course race at Oak Canyon Park featuring a 5 km course with over 15 obstacles and a Mini Monkey Run for kids. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with music, food, and free spectator access.

A Thanksgiving tradition in Santa Clarita Central Park. Choose between a hilly 5K cross country course or a 1K event for younger participants. Proceeds benefit local youth track and field programs.

A Thanksgiving morning trail event in the Santa Monica Mountains with half marathon, 10k and 5k options, scenic singletrack and fire roads, finish line food and a beer garden, finisher medals, and an onsite canned food drive.

Celebrate Thanksgiving morning with a scenic 5K or 10K run along Huntington Beach to fund clean water projects for communities in need around the world.

A 28k trail run in Fremont Canyon at Irvine Regional Park featuring about 3800 feet of elevation change and four aid stations. The course runs on fire roads, is cupless, and participants are asked to carry personal hydration.

A trail running event at Point Mugu State Park in Malibu on December 5, 2026, offering 50 Miler, 50K and 30K options; registration opens April 1, 2026 at 6:00 AM PT.

A last person standing race in Yucaipa, CA, where runners complete 4.16-mile loops until only one remains. The event, scheduled for December 2026, features a Krampus-themed challenge of endurance.

A trail race at Crystal Cove State Park offering 15K, 6K and a Kids 1k with marked single track, aid stations and a $2,000 15K prize purse. The event includes shirts, finisher medals, free photography and post-race amenities.

Reindeer Run at Griffith Park on December 19, 2026 offers 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon routes on marked hard packed dirt trails with aid station support, finisher medals, photos, and results posted after the event.

Traverse the entire Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains during this 68 mile ultra. Choose between a solo run or a relay team and experience over 13,000 feet of elevation gain with Pacific Ocean views.

Experience an obstacle course race in a mountain rimmed valley at Lake Perris. Choose from 5K, 10K, or 21K distances on a flat and fast course within the rugged wilderness of the Greater Los Angeles area.

Event Overview This event takes place in Griffith Park, Los Angeles. It offers several trail run and hike distances. The start/finish location is on a fire road just north of the Old Zoo. Distances Participants can choose from the following..

Tackle scenic trails in Griffith Park with routes offering iconic views of the Hollywood Sign. Choose from an 8-mile hike, an 8K, a 5K, or a kids' run. All participants receive a finisher's medal and a t-shirt.

A looped running event at Will Rogers State Historic Park using a rolling two mile circuit. It offers 6 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour formats plus standard distances and relay plus crew and pacer options.