Trail Running calendar near Newport Coast 2025-2026

The Carmel Valley Trail Race, held annually at Gonzales Canyon Open Space in San Diego, offers a scenic and challenging trail running experience. Starting and finishing at Solana Ranch Park, the race features flat sections at the beginning and end, with elevation gains concentrated in the middle, in..

Live Oak Odyssey is a fixed-time trail running event held at O'Neill Regional Park in Trabuco Canyon, California. Participants choose between 3-hour and 6-hour races on a scenic 2.75-mile loop featuring approximately 500 feet of vertical gain per lap. The course offers a mix of uphills, downhills, s..

Rock It in Chino Hills is a trail running and hiking event held at Chino Hills State Park in Brea, California. Participants can choose between a 5K or 10K course, both offering scenic views and tranquil natural surroundings with trails extending across the expansive park. The event emphasizes the be..

The Cahuilla Rez Ultra is a unique running event held on the Cahuilla Indian Reservation in Anza, California. It offers multiple race distances including a 100-mile ultra, 24-hour, 12-hour, 6-hour, and a half marathon. The course features a 2-mile loop on double track dirt roads with moderate elevat..

The SPACEROCK Trail Race is an exciting trail running event held at the iconic Vasquez Rocks Natural Park in Agua Dulce, California. Scheduled for October 18, 2025, it offers multiple race distances including a challenging Half Marathon+ (nearly 14 miles with over 3,200 feet of elevation gain), 15K,..

The Pasadena Trail Half Marathon, hosted by Pasadena Running Company, takes place at Hahamongna Watershed Park in Pasadena, California. This event offers three distance options: 5K, 10K, and a challenging half marathon. The half marathon course spans 13.1 miles with an elevation gain of 1,855 feet,..

The Encinitas Beach Run is a unique running event held at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, California. Participants run on the sand at low tide along a scenic coastal course between Moonlight Beach and Grandview. The event offers 5k and 10k distances with turnaround options, plus a kids' 1k race for ch..

Caspers Trail Races, held in San Juan Capistrano, California, offer a variety of distances including 10K, 13.2 miles (half marathon), 30K, marathon, and 50K. The event features well-supported and clearly marked trail courses, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for participants. Runners can exp..

Machete Muertos 200 is an ultramarathon event held at Lake Perris, California, featuring multiple race distances including 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 miles, plus a 20-mile ruck division. The course consists of challenging loops with significant elevation gains—2,300 feet per lap for shorter distances..

The Roosters Backyard Ultra will take place in San Diego on Saturday 1 November 2025.

The Santa Clarita Trail Race is an epic trail running event held in the golden hills of Santa Clarita, California, specifically at East Walker Ranch in Placerita Canyon. Scheduled for November 1, 2025, it offers multiple race distances including 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and a challenging 28K. The cou..

The Wildwood Canyon Trail Run takes place in Wildwood Canyon State Park, Yucaipa, California, featuring a scenic 3.6-mile loop course with nearly 600 feet of vertical gain per loop. Participants have 8 hours to complete as many loops as possible, showcasing the park's rugged canyons, meadows, and oa..

The Griffith Park Trail Marathon is a scenic trail running event held in Los Angeles, California, within the iconic Griffith Park. The race features multiple distances including a marathon, 50K, 30K, half marathon, and 10K, all showcasing a mix of beautiful single-track trails and double-track fire..

The Catalina Island Half-Marathon & 10K is a scenic trail running event held in Avalon, California. The half-marathon covers 13.1 miles, featuring challenging climbs through Catalina Island’s rugged interior, with stunning ocean vistas at the summit, including views of neighboring Channel Islands on..

The Sri Chinmoy 6-Hour Race in San Diego is a timed endurance event held at Lake Miramar, featuring a scenic 5-mile asphalt loop around the urban lake. The mostly flat course includes gentle hills and is run clockwise, with separate lanes for pedestrians and bicycles. Participants can enjoy four aid..

The 4 Mile Hill Challenge is a scenic and challenging running event held at the Audubon Center at Debs Park in Los Angeles, CA. This trail run features rolling hills within a historic park, starting and finishing at the nature center. The course includes hydration stops and is suitable for all level..

The Chino Hills Trail Run Series, held at Chino Hills State Park in Brea, California, offers challenging trail races in scenic natural surroundings. The fall event features 30K and 50K distances, with well-marked courses that traverse hilly terrain and showcase native plants and wildlife. Aid statio..

Boundiful Endurance Runs is a unique ultrarunning event held at Washburn Ranch, a Southern California fruit and nut farm near Hemet, CA. The race features a one-mile loop on a 100% hardpacked dirt surface, free of gravel, asphalt, or sidewalks, providing a smooth and uninterrupted running experience..

The Black Mountain Turkey Burner Trail Race, held at Black Mountain Community Park in San Diego, CA, is a challenging and technical trail running event. Part of the ERS Sunshine Series, it features a half marathon with significant hill climbing on rugged trails, alongside 10K and 5K races on less te..

The Fremont Canyon 28k Trail Run is an exciting running event taking place in Irvine Regional Park, Orange, California. Scheduled for December 6, 2025, this challenging 28k (17.5 miles) course features fire roads with an elevation gain and loss of 2860 feet, making it suitable for experienced runner..