Trail Running calendar near Oceanside 2026-2027

An obstacle course race weekend at Lake Elsinore Raceway with Sprint, Super, kids races, Hurricane Heat events, and spectator access on Sep 26-27, 2026.

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.

Double Peak Challenge in San Marcos on September 26, 2026 offers 10K, 5K and a free Kids Trot plus a race expo and awards.

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.

Cuyamaca 100k is a 100 kilometer trail race in San Diego on Oct 3, 2026, crossing oak woodlands, meadows, pine forest and chaparral. The 2026 event is a Western States 2027 qualifier and supports outdoor education and public lands causes.

9.1 miles to the Mt San Antonio summit with 3,926 ft vertical gain on steep, exposed mountain trails; course capped at 500 entrants in Angeles National Forest.

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 Re..

A multi-day trail running event in Big Bear Lake offering five distances, varied mountain terrain, and UTMB World Series Americas Major status.

Trail races in Cleveland National Forest offering 50 mile, 50K and 30K courses with significant elevation gain, staffed aid stations, drop bags, pacer rules and mandatory self sufficiency.

Trail race in Gonzales Canyon with 10 Mile, 10K and 5K courses, featuring the steep locally named "Puke Hill" and limited to 300 runners.

Annual mud run in San Bernardino with a 5K for individuals and teams and a 1K kids race on October 10, 2026.

Trail 5K and 10K at Chino Hills State Park on October 10, 2026. Registration runs April 6 to August 15 and includes race photos, a shirt and a finisher patch.

Cahuilla Rez Ultra is a Native organized trail event on the Cahuilla Indian Reservation near Anza, California offering multiple fixed time and distance races on a 2 mile dirt loop. Proceeds support the Cahuilla Band of Indians Youth and Fam..

Experience a diverse weekend of trail running and off road duathlon at San Diego’s Scenic Lake Hodges. Choose from distances ranging from a kid’s mile to a 50K ultra marathon or tackle the mountain bike and run challenge.

Mountain trail event on October 17, 2026 offering 50K, marathon, and half marathon options that climb to Cuyamaca Peak on single track trails, with substantial elevation change and GPX course files available.

A trail running event in October at Hahamongna Watershed Park offering 5K, 10K and a hilly half marathon across mixed single track and fire roads.

A reborn 200 mile endurance run in Escondido, California held October 23 to 26, 2026. Limited to 24 experienced ultrarunners, it requires crew support and allows 82 hours to complete the full course.

Trail event at Los Coyotes Reservation with a 3.1 mile loop plus timed 6H and 24H ultras on a 15.7 mile course, with camping and village amenities.

A team trail relay at Los Coyotes Reservation on October 23-24, 2026 covering 112.8 miles and 23,800 feet elevation gain with camping and village amenities.

Wildwood Canyon Trail Run on October 24, 2026 in Yucaipa, CA features an 8-hour loop on a 3.7 mile course with about 600 ft climb per loop and a separate 6K on the same trail; aid stations and vendors are provided.