Trail Running calendar near Mount Laguna 2026-2027

Trail races in Julian, California featuring 50K, marathon and half marathon courses that climb Cuyamaca Peak on mostly single track trails with significant elevation change and mountain views.

A revived 200 mile endurance run based in Escondido, California, that circumnavigates San Diego County over varied terrain. Field limited to 24 experienced ultrarunners; crews are required and profits go to a Native American charity.

A trail race weekend at Los Coyotes Reservation featuring Single Loop, 6H Ultra and 24H Ultra options across desert and alpine trails. Ragnar Village provides camping, bonfires, food trucks and evening activities.

A team trail relay at Los Coyotes Reservation on October 23 and 24, 2026 featuring desert and mountain single track, a 112.8 mile course shared across teams, and on site camping plus glamping at Ragnar Village.

Machete Muertos 200 is a multi-distance trail event at Lake Perris, CA from October 28 to November 1, 2026. The 200 mile race includes over 44,000 feet of elevation and a 96 hour cutoff; camping and cash prizes are provided.

Run through the Pine Creek Wilderness on a wide dirt fire road in Alpine. This out and back course offers both a 10k and a half marathon distance with a steady climb and a fast downhill return.

Six hour timed loop race around a 5 mile lake course in San Diego with chip timing, four aid stations, on-course restrooms, and finisher awards. The field is limited to 75 entrants and the event is USATF sanctioned.

Roosters Backyard Ultra returns to Rohr Park in Chula Vista, California, using a smooth, hard-packed loop with one gentle hill; the backyard ultra format has runners complete repeated laps. Dog friendly with car camping and pop-up tents all..

Burn off the holiday feast at the Black Mountain Turkey Burner. Choose between 5K, 10K, or a technical half marathon with rewarding views over San Diego.

One-mile loop ultrarun at Washburn Ranch in Hemet, CA offering 3h, 6h, 12h, 24h, 100 mile (31 hour) and relay options. Hardpacked dirt surface, chip timing with live tracking, on-course aid, camping, and continuous food service.

A point to point 50 mile trail run near Julian, California that climbs Stonewall Peak and finishes at Stagecoach Trails RV Resort. The course crosses wooded park terrain into desert and allows 14.5 hours to complete.

Experience the trails of Daley Ranch at the 5th Annual Dixon Lake Trail Race. Choose from 5K, 10K, or 10 mile distances featuring scenic views from Stanley Peak and a qualifying course for the ERS Championship.

A holiday trail event in San Diego on December 20, 2026 offering Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and a new six hour hill climb based on 2.5 mile laps. Costume awards are presented in solo and team categories.

Experience a diverse trail running event in Escondido featuring everything from a 50 mile ultra to a stroller friendly 5k. Explore the valley floor or climb to the summit of Raptor Ridge in this cupless race series.

Lake Perris hosts a Spartan obstacle weekend Jan 23–24, 2027 with 5 km, 10 km, 21 km and kids races across a flat, fast course by the lake. Team entries, spectator access, volunteer options and service member discounts are available.

Del Dios Trail Race is the 12th annual "Race of the Gods" at Lake Hodges, Escondido, CA, offering 50K, half marathon, 10K, 5K and a Kids Dash on dirt roads and single-track trails with 100' to 1000' elevation gain; a championship qualifier.

Experience the trails of Daley Ranch at The Ranch 50K and Half Marathon in Escondido. This SoCal Ultra Series event features challenging loops with significant elevation gain and fully stocked aid stations.

Run through scenic orange groves and vineyards in San Diego County. This trail event features three distances with single track paths and a summit of Raptor Ridge before a local wine tasting at the finish line.

Trail races at Goodman Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve near Poway, CA on February 27, 2027. Distances include 100K and 50K with solo and four person relay options plus a half marathon; solo 100K requires prior 50K completion.

An obstacle mud run at Lake Elsinore Raceway on March 20, 2027 offering multiple course options, finisher rewards, spectator access, and volunteer and group opportunities.