Trail Running calendar near Oceanside 2026-2027

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.

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.

Trail races of 10 Mile, 10K and 5K run through Gonzales Canyon Open Space with start and finish at Solana Ranch Park in Carmel Valley. The 10 Mile and 10K include the steep section called Puke Hill and the event is limited to 300 runners.

A multi distance event on the Cahuilla Indian Reservation near Anza, California featuring a runnable 2 mile loop, timed 6 12 and 24 hour events, a 100 mile race, a half marathon, and a tribal 5k. Net proceeds support local youth programming..

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 revived 200 mile endurance run around San Diego County featuring coastal, urban, mountain, and desert terrain. Field is limited to 24 experienced ultrarunners who have 82 hours to complete the course and must use a crew.

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.

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 in Yucaipa with an 8 hour loop race on a 3.7 mile loop and a separate 6K that follows the same scenic circuit.

A multi-distance trail event at Lake Perris featuring a 200-mile ultramarathon with 44,000+ feet of climb, technical terrain, looped courses, camping, aid stations, pacer rules, and cash prizes for 100 and 200 mile podiums.

A timed trail event at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach on October 31, 2026, offering 6 hour and 4 hour options, with a parking fee that is card only and a no refunds or transfers policy.

Trail running in the Pine Creek Wilderness on a wide dirt fire road with an out and back layout. The course climbs to a turnaround and returns downhill, with a 10 km option and parking at Horsethief Canyon Trailhead.

A trail running event in Silverado, CA rerouted to Black Star Canyon with four distances including a new 25k. The marathon features significant climbing and multiple aid stations along creekside trails, switchbacks and ridge sections.