Trail Running calendar near Pasadena 2025-2026

Hit the trails at Crystal Cove for Rock It in El Moro Canyon on April 4, 2026, choose a scenic 6K or challenging 10 Miler with climbs, descents and Pacific Ocean views. Run or hike, and enjoy a shirt, race photos and a finisher medal.

Run scenic trails at the Nature Made Great Race in Agoura Hills with distances from 1 mile to a half marathon and combo events. Enjoy a big post race party with food, music and shopping or join virtually.

Two days of scenic trail runs and gravel rides at Bedrock Valley Trail Runs, April 11 and 12, 2026 at Diamond Valley Lake Marina in Hemet, CA. Family friendly with kids and stroller runs, medals and finisher shirts, bring your own hydration..

Soak up ocean views at Yaya's Run in Ventura, offering 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon on the scenic Surfers Point beach path. Enjoy custom finisher medals, free photos and post race snacks while racing along a fast, friendly course.

Run the Leona Divide trail races in Lake Hughes, CA on April 18, 2026, with distances from 30K to 100 Miler. Western States qualifiers and AC100 tickets are on the line, with athlete guides and optional bib pickup the day before.

Run the Natro Noli trail race on Soboba Reservation in San Jacinto CA with marathon, half, 5k and kids 3k on scenic rugged single track. Limited to 100 runners and raising funds for a Noli student scholarship, with shirts and awards.

Run ocean view trails in Malibu at the Point Mugu Trail Run, with 13.3 mile and 6.9 mile courses that climb scenic switchbacks and ridge lines. Finish to a lively post race festival with food, beer garden, awards, music and finisher medals.

Machete Trail Madness 100k at Lake Perris on April 25, 2026 offers 10k, 50k and 100k trail races on very technical terrain with steep climbs and stunning lake views. Camp at the start, enjoy aid stations and free race photos.

Run rugged, scenic trails with punchy climbs at Las Virgenes Canyon Ultra in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles on April 25, 2026. New 100K joins a range of distances from 6K to 84K, with full support, music and post race swag.

Join the 14th annual Aut2Run at CSU Channel Islands Apr 26, 2026 with races from 15K to a mile, a Fun K and virtual options for all ages. All proceeds support Autism Society Ventura County and promote inclusion.

Coyote Two Moon is a multi distance trail running event May 1 to 3, 2026 in Ojai, CA set in the rugged Los Padres National Forest. Expect big climbs, sweeping views and a limited 150 person field for an intimate mountain challenge.

Run the scenic O'Neill Park Trail Races in Trabuco Canyon with distances from 10k to 50k through oak and canyon singletrack. Expect rugged trails, great views and small town race vibes with on site parking and bib pickup options.

Bring 80s martial arts vibes to the LA River Path at the Cobra 5Kai, 10Kai and Half Miyagithon on May 16, 2026 in Canoga Park. Expect retro music, themed signage, costumed fun, a finisher medal and a same day virtual option.

Race the 10K Spartan Trail at Big Bear on May 17, 2026, across technical singletrack in high altitude pine forest with sweeping Southern Sierra views. The weekend includes Spartan obstacle races and a GOVX service member discount.

Nanny Goat is a Memorial Day weekend multi distance ultrarun at a Riverside horse ranch where you run timed laps on a flat 1 mile loop. Camping, family friendly amenities and medals for every runner who completes at least one lap.

Return to Hahamongna Watershed Park on May 24, 2026 for a day of team relays and solo challenges. Choose a 50 km relay with teams of up to five, a solo 50 km ultra, or a 10 km fun run amid scenic Pasadena trails.

The ABWR Half Marathon - Valencia will take place in Valencia on Sunday 24 May 2026. You can run between 5 and 21 kilometers.

Run scenic mountain trails in the Angeles National Forest near Palmdale with 50k and half marathon options. Expect technical singletrack, big elevation and full race services including finisher medals, aid stations and finish line tacos.

Explore canyons and coastal ridgelines at the Malibu Canyon Trail Races in Point Mugu State Park, with distances from a half marathon up to 100K. Tackle challenging trails and views in Malibu with registration opening December 1, 2025.

Run Fullerton's inaugural 5K on dirt trails through Brea Dam and along the tennis center and golf course. Afterward enjoy a Health and Wellness Fair with local vendors, fitness demos and food trucks.