Trail Running calendar near Pasadena 2026-2027

Run the scenic Holcomb Valley Trail Run around Big Bear Lake on courses of 33, 14, or 7 miles along the Pacific Crest Trail. Enjoy rugged mountain views while supporting local volunteer search and rescue.

Phoenix Rising at Griffith Park in Los Angeles on June 13, 2026 offers 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon trail friendly courses. Enjoy a marked dirt trail, aid station, finisher medal and free photos in a lively community race.

Run the scenic Old Zoo Half Marathon in Griffith Park, Los Angeles on June 14, 2026, with half marathon and 12K options on mostly flat trail courses. Enjoy a commemorative elephant finisher medal, music and postrace refreshments.

Tough Topanga on June 20 at Topanga State Park features 15k, 10k, a Junior 1k and an untimed Hiker's Delight on scenic singletrack and fire roads. Expect full aid, chip timing and a festive post race beer garden.

The Mt. Baldy 5000 is a scenic mountain 5K that climbs almost entirely uphill to a sunset finish with sweeping mountain views and spectator friendly sections. Post race BBQ, live music and a chairlift ride cap the evening.

Challenge yourself on the scenic Harding Hustle in the Santa Ana Mountains near Silverado, CA, choosing 50K, 30K or 15K on rugged dirt roads. Enjoy staffed aid stations, chip timing and finisher awards while tackling big climbs and July hea..

Tackle scenic 10k or 25k trails at Point Mugu State Park with Channel Islands and Boney Mountain views, chip timing, finisher medal and tee. Enjoy a post race festival with breakfast tacos and a beer garden.

Hit Griffith Park for Hot to Trot on July 18, 2026, and choose a distance from 5k to half marathon on scenic dirt trails. Enjoy aid stations, a finisher medal, photos and postrace snacks as you tackle shared trails under the LA sun.

Join the SoCal Summer evening 6K or 12K at Lower Arroyo Park in Pasadena on July 31 2026 and celebrate after with tacos and drinks. Scenic park routes and friendly vibes make this a perfect summer night run.

Run a 5K, 10K or Half Marathon around scenic Green Valley Lake, tackling a lake loop and a challenging climb to forest viewpoints on mixed paved and dirt roads. Enjoy post race festivities while supporting The Children’s Forest.

Hit the trails at Riley Park Trail Races on August 1, 2026 in Coto de Caza, CA, with looped courses from 5K to 30K and a 6 hour timed option. Every finisher gets a race shirt and medal, plus athlete guides and convenient bib pickup.

Tackle scenic single track and fire roads in Malibu Creek State Park, with steep climbs, ocean views and canyon heat. Distances from 25k to 75k, prizes and age group awards, plus post race food, free photos, beer and sports massage.

Run into sunset at Griffith Park with the Los Angeles Sunset Trail Relay 5K and Kid Run. Team up for a 10 mile relay, race a solo 5K or bring the kids, and enjoy scenic trails, live music, food trucks and finisher medals.

Tackle scenic trails and city views at the Ascot Hills Challenge 5K in Los Angeles, with an in person chip timed race and virtual option for remote runners. Proceeds support local schools and park restoration, making every mile count.

Tackle the legendary Angeles Crest 100 mile endurance run through the San Gabriel Mountains, a classic point to point ultramarathon. Expect big climbs, high alpine ridges and epic views on October 3, 2026.

That's No Moon Trail Races run through remote single track and jeep trails in the Cleveland National Forest near Silverado, CA, offering 50 Mile, 50K and 30K options. Expect steep climbs, technical ridgelines and a true test of trail grit.

Celebrate SPACEROCK Trail Race's 10 year anniversary at iconic Vasquez Rocks with distances from 5K to Half Marathon+ across rocky single track, sandy creek beds and big climbs. Enjoy a collectible medal, race shirt and finisher certificate..

Experience scenic singletrack and natural terrain at Hahamongna Watershed Park in Pasadena with options for a trail half marathon, 10K, or 5K on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Perfect for trail runners seeking a challenging yet runnable course.

Tackle scenic singletrack at Caspers Wilderness Park in San Juan Capistrano on October 24, 2026. Choose from 10k, half marathon, 35k, marathon, or 50k for a day of trails, views, and strong community vibes.

Test your endurance on scenic Wildwood Canyon in an 8 hour timed loop run, climb, repeat and see how many loops you can complete. Enjoy aid stations, live bluegrass, local vendors and a postrace gathering at a nearby brewery.