Trail Running calendar near Pasadena 2025-2026

Join the College of the Canyons Turkey Trot in Santa Clarita for a scenic three mile run through campus and valley trails, ending with a fast finish on the Cougar Stadium track. Expect live results, a commemorative shirt, and race day fun.

Join the 13th Annual Huntington Beach Turkey Wobble on November 27 for a scenic 1K, 5K or 10K on the sand supporting clean water relief for communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. Family friendly and fun for all ages.

Run a scenic one mile loop at Washburn Ranch in Hemet with 100 mile, 24 hour and relay formats, live tracking, on site camping and close aid. Buckles await solo runners who complete 100 miles within the 31 hour window.

The Fremont Canyon 28k Trail Run is an exciting running event taking place in Irvine Regional Park, Orange, California. Scheduled for December 6, 2025, this challenging 28k (17.5 miles) course features fire roads with an elevation gain and..

Challenge yourself on rugged coastal trails at the Ray Miller 50/50 at Point Mugu State Park in Malibu on December 6, 2025. With 50 mile, 50K and 30K options, the 2025 race is sold out and the waitlist is closed.

Join the San Clemente Santa Run on December 6, 2025 for a festive 5K or fun run along the beach, starting at the Pier Bowl. Celebrate with music, an auction and dinner while supporting Lily's Lighthouse and epilepsy research.

Join the Crystal Cove Trail Run on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in Laguna Beach with 15K, 6K and Kids 1K courses over coastal ridges and single track to a beach finish. All finishers get a medal and shirt and the 15K awards a $2,000 prize pu..

Run under the stars on fully marked fire road courses at Mulholland Gateway Park in Tarzana, with 5K and 10K night options. Bring a working headlamp, enjoy aid stations, and collect a finisher medal and shirt.

Celebrate the season with the Holiday Fun Run at Griffith Park, offering 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon routes on scenic dirt horse trails and grassy starts. Enjoy on course aid, a finisher medal, free photos and post race snacks.

Join Paramount Ranch Trail Runs on December 20, 2025 for scenic trail races through the historic Paramount Ranch in Agoura Hills. Choose from 10K up to 50K and enjoy varied terrain, stunning views and a community race day organized by KHrac..

Get into the holiday spirit at Run for a Claus in Irvine on Dec 20, 2025, with 1 mile and 5K options plus virtual entries. Enjoy festive music, cookies, a Santa hat, finisher medal and support local charities and kids.

Ring in 2026 with the Happy New Year Run at West Creek Park in Valencia, CA. Choose from 5k, 10k, 15k or half marathon on scenic looped trails, enjoy finisher medals, free photos and a festive start to your year.

Ring in the New Year with a scenic trail run at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area on January 4, 2026. Choose 5k, 10k, 15k or a half marathon and enjoy finisher medals, free photos, aid stations and a festive post race vibe.

Experience the Hollywood Sign Run | Hike in Griffith Park on Jan 25, 2026 with scenic out and back trails to the iconic Hollywood Sign and sweeping views of downtown Los Angeles and the Griffith Observatory. Distances from a kid run to 8 mi..

Run or hike through iconic Griffith Park with routes for 8 mile, 8K, 5K and a 2.2K kids run, finishing near the Old Zoo. Enjoy skyline views of the Hollywood Sign, a finisher medal and post race snacks.

Challenging trail races in Calabasas on Jan 31, 2026 offer distances from 30K to a WS100 qualifying 100K, plus 50 Miler, 50K and marathon. The event is sold out now but a waitlist is available for hopeful runners.

Run beneath Boney Mountain on rugged single track with creek crossings and ocean views. Choose a backcountry half or 7k and enjoy a lively post race festival with tacos, massages and finisher swag.

Run the Boney Mountain Trail Run at Rancho Sierra Vista Satwiwa on Feb 7, 2026 for ocean views, creek crossings and steep climbs in Point Mugu. Choose 13.1 or 4.4 mile routes and finish with a medal, shirt and plant based breakfast.

Join Game Day on Feb 8, 2026 at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area in Los Angeles for 5k, 10k, 15k and a half marathon. Enjoy custom finisher medals, free photos, snacks and a scenic park course with a challenging hill.

Celebrate Valentine's Day at Griffith Park with A Better World Running for scenic trail runs including 5k, 10k, 15k and a half marathon. The course is marked with cones and aid stations, and all finishers get a custom medal plus free photos..