Trail Running calendar near Poway 2026-2027

Trail loop courses at Crystal Cove State Park feature ocean views and hill climbs; proceeds support the John Wayne Cancer Foundation and fundraising runs the week of April 20 to 26, 2026.

O'Neill Park Trail Races take place May 16, 2026 in O'Neill Regional Park, using trails in Trabuco and Live Oak Canyons. The route passes coast live oak and sycamore stands and chaparral hillsides; parking requires a five dollar fee.

Trail race at Corral Canyon Campground on 05/16/26 offering looped courses from a 5 mile scramble to a 50K across rocky single track, jeeping trails and sandy sections, with aid stations and camp access for drop bags.

A multi-distance loop ultrarun at a private ranch in Riverside, CA, featuring one-mile laps, timed solo and relay options, free on-site camping, and awards for distance milestones over Memorial Day weekend.

A 5k trail run at Black Star Canyon in Silverado, California, with mixed fire road and single track, 390 ft elevation gain, one aid station, a cupless policy, and pre-run access restricted to authorized days.

Free, social group run by Aravaipa at El Moro and Laguna Coast Wilderness Park in Newport Coast on May 30, 2026. The route is about 5.5 miles with roughly 500 feet of ascent, some rocky sections, and post-run snacks and a raffle.

A 50 mile out and back on the Pacific Crest Trail in Cleveland National Forest on June 6, 2026. The route gains about 7,500 feet between 3,000 and 6,000 feet and includes multiple staffed aid stations and specified crew access rules.

A trail race at Black Mountain in San Diego with 50K, 25K and a half marathon on June 20, 2026. The event follows Trail Sisters guidelines and features aid stations staffed by ham radio experts.

Nixon 5K for Title IX on June 20, 2026 in Yorba Linda features a 5K and a 1K kids run along El Cajon Trail. The family-friendly event includes commemorative medals, race bibs, a 5K race shirt, and a Nixon Library admission.

A 5k trail run at Gypsum Canyon Wilderness on June 24, 2026 over fire roads and single track with about 350 ft of elevation gain. One aid station at mile 2.2 and a cupless race policy.

Into the Wild is a 5k trail run at Saddleback Wilderness on July 15, 2026, over fire roads and single track with 300 ft of elevation gain. Entry is limited to 150 runners and there is no race day registration.

Harding Hustle on July 18, 2026 in Silverado CA offers 50K, 30K and 15K trail races on the Harding Truck Trail through the Santa Ana Mountains, with substantial climbing, stocked aid stations and shuttle access for participants.

A 24 hour endurance event at Montgomery Waller Community Park in San Diego on July 24, 2026. Runners loop a 1.22 mile course over trail, grass and bike path with formats from 6 hour to a HEFFTY Half Marathon and a $1500 purse prize.

Experience a unique desert night run under the Full Buck Moon on a scenic looped course. Choose between distances ranging from 9 miles to a 50k ultramarathon through manzanita groves and single track trails.

Experience trail running in Orange County with several race distances ranging from a 5k to a 6 hour timed challenge. Navigate a scenic 3.3 mile looped course with multiple early bib pickup options available.

A 5k trail run at Red Rock Wilderness near Silverado, CA featuring fire roads and single track, 300 feet of climbing, one aid station, a cupless policy, and no pets allowed.

Trail races in Pine Valley, California on September 5, 2026 offering 50 kilometer and 15 kilometer options. Both races have fixed cutoffs, marked trails with frequent ribbons, staffed aid stations, and specific rules for pacers, crews, and..

A Stadion 5 km obstacle race with 20 obstacles at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 12, 2026, plus a kids race and spectator options; the Stadion shows an average duration of about 1 hour 32 minutes and a 4.8 rating from 40 testimonials..

A Spartan obstacle weekend at Lake Elsinore Raceway features Sprint 5K, Super 10K, kids races, and multi-hour Hurricane Heat events on rugged, open terrain near a large natural freshwater lake.

A trail event in San Marcos with a 10K, a not-timed 5K Fun Run, and a Kids Trail Trot that climbs to Double Peak summit; finishers receive wooden medals and shirts for the adult distances.