Trail Running calendar near Oceanside 2026-2027

Trail running and hiking events in Griffith Park on 01/24/2027 with 8 Mile, 8K, 5K and 2.2K courses; the 8 Mile is an out-and-back to a Hollywood Sign viewpoint. Marked courses have aid stations, chip timing, finisher medals and event shirt..

A trail race at Lake Hodges on January 24, 2027 featuring 50K, half marathon, 10K and 5K over single track and dirt roads with 100 to 2900 feet of elevation gain. A new DemiGod Challenge combines three distances in one day with a five hour..

A 24 hour trail event at Lake Perris featuring repeated laps of the Molcajete 1.0 loop of just over 4 miles. Available for individuals or four person teams with awards for top finishers.

Trail races at Daley Ranch on February 13, 2027 include a 50K (two 25K loops) and a half marathon, three fully stocked aid stations, defined cut off times, and pre race training runs.

A trail race in San Pasqual Valley with 10K, half marathon and 20 mile options through vineyards and orange groves. Longer routes summit Raptor Ridge twice and the finish includes a free local wine tasting. Field limited to 450 runners.

A self-support trail loop of 51 miles near San Diego on Feb 20, 2027, with no fees, awards, or course markings. Participants navigate an unmarked route and can use several public refill points and downloadable course files.

Trail running at Goodman Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve near Poway, CA offering 100K, 50K and a half marathon with solo and relay entries. Solo 100K runners must have completed a 50K or longer race.

A series of road and trail races on Catalina Island around Avalon and Two Harbors, including a 26.2-mile trail marathon, 10K, 5K and a 1K kids run with island and ocean views.

A trail race weekend in Anza Borrego Desert State Park on March 13, 2027, offering 50K, marathon, and half marathon courses with aid stations and on-site campground facilities. Participants receive a tech shirt and a finisher medal.

Timed 6-, 12-, and 24-hour running events at Lake Cuyamaca on a scenic 2 mile loop near Julian, CA, with on-site dining, a store, and camping and RV options.

Tough Mudder Los Angeles on March 20, 2027 at Lake Elsinore Raceway blends winding single-track and arid ridges with waterlogged mud obstacles. Event formats include 15+ km and 5 to 8 km courses, an Infinity multi-lap option, and spectator..

Tough Mudder Los Angeles at Lake Elsinore Raceway on March 20, 2027 offers multiple course options including a 15K with 20 plus obstacles, a shorter 5 to 8 kilometer course, Infinity laps, spectator access, and group packages.

Trail races at The Oaks on Soboba Indian Reservation feature Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and Kids 3K with Native and Open divisions, proceeds supporting a Noli Indian School scholarship and a course under development.

Coast to Crest in Del Mar features out-and-back 10K and 5K courses on hard-packed dirt with minimal elevation and a downhill finish. Wide lagoon views and possible osprey sightings accompany a fast, groomed trail that doubles as a champions..

Multi distance trail running and gravel bike events at Diamond Valley Lake in Hemet, California. Routes include lakeside loops, out and back courses, a stroller 5K and a kids fun run.

Two days of obstacle-course racing at Pala Fox Raceway featuring Sprint, Super and Kids races. Courses include mud pits, rope climbs and varied terrain, with a post-race festival for finishers.

Oriflamme 50K on April 10 2027 is an out and back trail race that drops from the Pacific Crest Trail into desert canyons before a long climb back. The event is limited to 150 runners and features stocked aid stations and finisher medals.

A 100-mile trail endurance race in the Mount Laguna area using Pacific Crest, Noble Canyon and Lake Cuyamaca trails. The event is a Western States qualifier, is cupless, and requires volunteer hours or a TrailFit donation.

A self-supported marathon in San Diego run as a memorial. There is no official aid, markings, or timing; participants may run any portion and provide their own support. The course passes Torrey Pine North parking with restrooms and water.

A high altitude Spartan weekend at Big Bear Mountain Resort featuring Sprint, Super, Beast and Kids races, plus a Trifecta option to complete all three main distances in one weekend.