Trail Running calendar near Pala 2026-2027

A mud and obstacle focused 5K at Oak Canyon Park in Irvine on November 21, 2026, featuring mud pits, walls, ropes, monkey bars and a festival area with vendors and food.

A Thanksgiving morning 1K/5K/10K on the Huntington Beach coastline that raises funds with World Help to drill clean water wells; routes run along the pier and Main Street with on-site check-in and nearby parking.

A trail race on November 28, 2026 at Black Mountain Ranch Park offering a half marathon, 10K and 5K on dirt single track and service roads. The field is limited to 300 runners and the event serves as an ERS Championship qualifier.

Endurance event at Washburn Ranch, Hemet CA, on a one mile hardpacked dirt loop offering 100 miles, relay teams, and 24 hour, 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour formats with chip timing, live tracking, camping and onsite food.

A point-to-point 50-mile trail race from Sunrise Trailhead to Stagecoach Trails RV Resort, crossing Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and Stonewall Peak before descending Oriflamme Canyon. A 14.5 hour cutoff and an optional $15 pre-race shuttle ar..

A 28k trail run in Fremont Canyon at Irvine Regional Park featuring about 3800 feet of elevation change and four aid stations. The course runs on fire roads, is cupless, and participants are asked to carry personal hydration.

A Last Person Standing loop race at El Dorado Ranch in Yucaipa on Dec 11, 2026. Runners repeat a measured 4.16 mile loop at night until one person remains; permits are pending and registration closes Dec 8.

Crystal Cove Trail Run in Laguna Beach offers marked trail races of 15K, 6K and a Kids 1k with aid stations, course photography and on site amenities. The 15K includes a $2,000 prize purse and age group awards.

Trail races at Daley Ranch in Escondido offer 10 mile, 10K and 5K courses from El Caballo Park. The 10 mile route climbs Stanley Peak for a 360 degree view and courses feature single track and dirt service road with notable elevation gain.

A holiday trail event in San Diego with marathon, half marathon, 10K and a new six hour Hill Climb on a 2.5 mile loop. The event includes solo and team costume awards and King and Queen of the hill honors.

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.

A Spartan Race weekend at Lake Perris State Recreation Area on Jan 23 and 24, 2027 features 5K, 10K and 21K obstacle races plus a kids race. The course is described as flat and fast with lakeside views and park facilities.

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 in Escondido, CA include a 50K (two 15.6 mile loops, 6,318 ft gain) and a 13.1 mile half, with three stocked aid stations, set cutoffs, race shirts, finisher medals, and awards.

A 10th annual trail race in San Pasqual Valley offering 20 mile, half marathon, and 10K courses through vineyards and orange groves, with Raptor Ridge climbs for the longer distances and a complimentary wine tasting at the finish.

Self supported single-loop trail run of about 51 miles in San Diego on Feb 20, 2027. No fees, no aid and no course marking; participants must navigate and carry supplies.

Trail races at Goodman Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve near Poway, California with 100K, 50K and half marathon options, offered as solo entries or relay teams. Solo 100K entrants 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.