Trail Running calendar near Pala 2026-2027

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.

Two days of obstacle racing at Lake Perris with Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, Beast 21 km and kids races on a flat, fast course with mountain views.

Trail races at Lake Hodges offering 50K, half, 10K, 5K and a combined Hercules DemiGod Challenge with varied elevation and mapped courses.

A 24 hour individual and team trail race at Lake Perris featuring repeated laps of the Molcajete 1.0 loop of about four miles with significant climbing. Teams of four run in a fixed rotation and awards go to top individuals and teams.

A trail event in Big Dalton Canyon offering a **50K solo**, a 4-person 50K relay, and a **10K loop**, with over 9,000 feet of elevation and proceeds to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation.

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 10th annual trail race in San Pasqual Valley with three distances through vineyards and orange groves. Half and 20 mile courses summit Raptor Ridge twice and the finish features a free local wine tasting; field limited to 450.

A self supported trail run in San Diego on 20 February 2027. Participants follow an unmarked single loop of about 51 miles with no aid stations and limited resupply points along the route.

Sycamore Canyon on February 27, 2027 offers 100K and 50K options in solo and 4 person relay formats, plus a Half Marathon on a loop course at Goodman Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve near Poway, CA.

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.

A waterfront running festival in Long Beach on March 20, 2027 featuring races from 5k to a half marathon, a beer mile with four included beers and a nonprofit beer tasting alongside a one mile Beer Stroll.

Obstacle event at Lake Elsinore Raceway on March 20, 2027 offering a 15+ km course, a 5 to 8 km option, multiple obstacles and a Mudder Village festival.

Scenic high desert running in Pioneertown featuring a chip timed half marathon and 10K that supports the John Wayne Cancer Foundation. Runners receive a Grit Series shirt in their packet and finisher mug and shirt at the finish.

A mud and obstacle event at Lake Elsinore Raceway on March 20, 2027 offering 15K and 5 to 8K courses, an Infinity multi lap option, spectator access and group packages, with finisher medal, shirt, headband and drink included.

A 12 hour run on March 20, 2027 in Joshua Tree on a one mile singletrack loop across 20 acres. Field limited to 50 runners with on course aid, shoe demos from Adidas Terrex and Altra, and awards for Ultra finishers and top overall.

Flat coastal trail races in Del Mar offering 10K and 5K courses with lagoon views and a downhill finish on hard packed dirt.

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.

Obstacle course weekend at Pala Fox Raceway with Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, kids races, spectator options and on-site festival.