Trail Running calendar near Poway 2026-2027

Run on the Cahuilla Indian Reservation in Anza, California, in support of tribal youth programs. Choose from ultra distances on a 2-mile loop or a half marathon tour of reservation roads. The event offers camping, real food aid, and a focus..

Experience a diverse weekend of trail running and off road duathlon at San Diego’s Scenic Lake Hodges. Choose from distances ranging from a kid’s mile to a 50K ultra marathon or tackle the mountain bike and run challenge.

The Peak trail run in Julian, California, challenges runners with its 50K, Marathon, and Half Marathon courses. The routes climb Cuyamaca Peak on single-track trails, featuring significant elevation changes and mountain views. It is designe..

The San Diego 200 is a demanding 200-mile ultramarathon that loops around San Diego County, featuring diverse terrain from coast to desert. With an 82-hour cutoff, it requires a crew and is designed for seasoned ultrarunners. Profits from t..

Test your limits at the Los Coyotes Reservation with single loop or ultra timed trail races. Run through alpine forests and desert landscapes before enjoying camping, bonfires, and yoga at the Ragnar Village festival site.

A trail running event at Caspers Wilderness Park on October 24, 2026, offering 10k, half marathon, 35k, marathon and 50k courses. Courses are described as marked and supported, with an athlete guide and past results available.

Run an 8-hour loop course on a scenic 3.7-mile trail in Wildwood Canyon State Park. The event features an aid station, vendors, and live music. An after-party follows at a local brewery.

Machete Muertos 200 The Machete Muertos 200 is an ultramarathon event held at Lake Perris in Perris, California, from October 28 to November 1, 2026. It is associated with a Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration. The event offers..

Run through the Pine Creek Wilderness on a wide dirt fire road in Alpine. This out and back course offers both a 10k and a half marathon distance with a steady climb and a fast downhill return.

The Saddleback Marathon is a trail running event taking place on November 7, 2026, in Silverado, California. It is held in the Trabuco District, with the race being rerouted to start from Black Star Canyon Road. The event offers four race d..

Experience a premier trail running event on Catalina Island featuring a half marathon, 10K, and kids run through the rugged interior and scenic hillsides of Avalon.

Experience an obstacle course race at Oak Canyon Park featuring a 5 km course with over 15 obstacles and a Mini Monkey Run for kids. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with music, food, and free spectator access.

Burn off the holiday feast at the Black Mountain Turkey Burner. Choose between 5K, 10K, or a technical half marathon with rewarding views over San Diego.

This 50 mile point to point journey traverses from mountain trails to the desert floor. The finish at a campground offers a post race meal, showers, and camping. A morning shuttle is available for an extra fee.

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.

Experience the trails of Daley Ranch at the 5th Annual Dixon Lake Trail Race. Choose from 5K, 10K, or 10 mile distances featuring scenic views from Stanley Peak and a qualifying course for the ERS Championship.

A last person standing race in Yucaipa, CA, where runners complete 4.16-mile loops until only one remains. The event, scheduled for December 2026, features a Krampus-themed challenge of endurance.

The Crystal Cove Trail Run concludes the 2026 SoCalTrail season with 15K, 6K, and kids' races on the scenic trails of Orange County. Runners receive a shirt, medal, breakfast, and access to a beer garden. The event features significant awar..

Experience a festive trail event in San Diego featuring a variety of distances from a 10K to a marathon. Take on the six hour hill climb challenge or join the holiday fun by running in a costume.

Experience a diverse trail running event in Escondido featuring everything from a 50 mile ultra to a stroller friendly 5k. Explore the valley floor or climb to the summit of Raptor Ridge in this cupless race series.