Trail Running calendar near Pasadena 2026-2027

A trail event in Silverado, California, offering marathon, 25k, half, and 10K courses routed out of Black Star Canyon with significant elevation gain and multiple aid stations.

Trail races on Catalina Island on November 14, 2026 include a 13.1 mile half marathon, a 10K and a 1 km kids run, with routes starting in Avalon and passing Wrigley landmarks and island interior viewpoints.

A Thanksgiving tradition in Santa Clarita Central Park. Choose between a hilly 5K cross country course or a 1K event for younger participants. Proceeds benefit local youth track and field programs.

Run through the Santa Monica Mountains on Thanksgiving morning. Choose from a half marathon, 10k, or 5k on scenic fire roads and singletrack. The entry includes a shirt, medal, breakfast, and a post race beer garden.

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.