Pasadena
Trail Running Calendar near Pasadena 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Pasadena for 2026-2027! We've gathered 44 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
At U.S. Bank Tower participants climb 75 floors or take a self-guided urban hike to support Ketchum Downtown YMCA programs, then gather for a block party with music and food.
A chip timed 5K trail run and walk at Ascot Hills Park with city views, finisher shirt and medal, live results and community activities.
Trail ultras at Mt. Wilson in the Angeles National Forest offering 25K and 50K routes on technical single track with significant elevation gain and fully stocked aid stations.
October 2026
A 5K on shaded eucalyptus horse trails at Ernie Howlett Park in Palos Verdes Peninsula on October 4, 2026. In person and virtual options are available, plus a fundraising route that waives the fee with at least $100 raised for Strides in Recovery.
A stair-climbing event in Central Park, Santa Clarita on October 10, 2026 to raise awareness for rare diseases; registration fee $20 and donations accepted.
Trail running at Vasquez Rocks Natural Park in Aqua Dulce, CA with 13.9 mile, 15K, 10K and 5K race options on October 17, 2026.
A 5K fundraising event in Los Angeles for Dyslexia Awareness Month with in-person and virtual options; proceeds support educational programs and resources.
November 2026
Night trail races of 5K and 10K at Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park in Tarzana, with required headlamps, marked courses, aid stations, and on-course medical support.
Sandy Sprint California is a charity 5K run/walk at Griffith Park on November 8, 2026, hosted by the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation to raise funds for research.
Charity run in Griffith Park on 11/14/2026 with pet and human divisions; proceeds support Run for Paws, which helps dogs in need.
Trailsgiving at Elysian Park on November 14, 2026 offers 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon trail routes on hard-packed dirt with marked out and back loops.
Friendsgiving fundraiser run at Whittier Narrows with 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon out and back routes to benefit API Forward Movement.
Trail running event in Griffith Park on November 21, 2026 offering distances from 10K to 50K on singletrack and fire road.
A Thanksgiving Day community run in Santa Clarita offering a 5K cross country course through Central Park and a 1K for children. The event benefits the Santa Clarita Track Club and awards medals to the first 600 competitors.
Experience Thanksgiving morning on the trails of the Santa Monica Mountains with a half marathon, 10k, or 5k featuring ocean views, a taco breakfast, and a festive beer garden.