Trail Running calendar near Palmdale 2026-2027

Join the Third Annual SCTC 5K Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving in Santa Clarita Central Park, a scenic hilly 5K with a 1K kids run. Support Santa Clarita Track Club as runners of all ages race for a great cause.

Run the LA Turkey Trail through the Santa Monica Mountains on Thanksgiving for scenic ocean and mountain views past the Nike Missile Tower. Finishers get medals, shirts, vegan tacos, race photos, a 21 and over beer garden and awards.

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.

Trail races at Crystal Cove State Park with 6k, 15k and a Kids 1k course near the beach. The 15k includes technical features and a $2,000 prize purse, with aid stations stocked by Skratch Labs.

The Backbone Trail Ultra is a 68 mile run along the entire Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains. Solo runners need prior 50 mile experience, while relay teams do not. The event is limited to 200 participants.