Trail Running calendar near Rancho Mission Viejo 2026-2027

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.

Trail running at Wildwood Canyon State Park in Yucaipa with an 8 hour loop race on a 3.7 mile loop and a separate 6K that follows the same scenic circuit.

Trail running in Chesebro Canyon near Agoura with a 50K, a half marathon and a short trail race; courses feature singletrack, fire road climbs, stocked aid stations and post race food with a beer garden for 21 plus.

A multi-distance trail event at Lake Perris featuring a 200-mile ultramarathon with 44,000+ feet of climb, technical terrain, looped courses, camping, aid stations, pacer rules, and cash prizes for 100 and 200 mile podiums.

A timed trail event at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach on October 31, 2026, offering 6 hour and 4 hour options, with a parking fee that is card only and a no refunds or transfers policy.

Trail running in the Pine Creek Wilderness on a wide dirt fire road with an out and back layout. The course climbs to a turnaround and returns downhill, with a 10 km option and parking at Horsethief Canyon Trailhead.

A trail running event in Silverado, CA rerouted to Black Star Canyon with four distances including a new 25k. The marathon features significant climbing and multiple aid stations along creekside trails, switchbacks and ridge sections.

A six-hour timed running and walking event at Lake Miramar on a paved 5-mile loop with chip timing, four aid stations, gear support and medals for all finishers, plus awards in several age divisions.

Run through the historic streets of Avalon and the rugged interior trails of Catalina Island. Choose between a half marathon, 10K, or kids fun run featuring stunning Pacific Ocean views and island landmarks.

A fixed-time trail run at O'Neill Regional Park on November 14, 2026, offering 3, 6 and 8 hour formats on a roughly 2.75 mile loop with varied single- and double-track terrain and a major aid station at the start/finish.

Trail running and hiking event in the Crafton Hills near Yucaipa offering 21 mile, 10 mile, and 4 mile courses with notable elevation gain. Ten percent of registration fees support the Crafton Hills Open Space Conservancy.

Roosters Backyard Ultra is a backyard-format race at Rohr Park in Chula Vista on Nov 14, 2026, featuring a smooth, firm trail with one gentle hill; dogs are permitted and car camping is available.

A long distance trail event in Malibu covering about 70 miles with roughly 13,000 feet of elevation gain and a 36 hour time window, with a required dry pack weight of 25 pounds and both paid and volunteer ticket options.

An obstacle and mud focused 5K at Oak Canyon Park on November 21, 2026 featuring mud pits, walls, ropes and monkey bars, plus a finish line festival. Registration includes value and VIP package options.

A Thanksgiving morning trail race in the Santa Monica Mountains with half marathon, 10k and 5k options, ocean and valley views, finisher medals, free course photos, a beer garden and taco breakfast, and a canned food drive for the West Vall..

A Thanksgiving morning 1K, 5K and 10K along Huntington Beach that passes the pier and Surf Museum. Participants support clean water projects with 85% of every dollar raised going toward drilling wells.

A Thanksgiving weekend trail event in San Diego on November 28, 2026, offering Half Marathon, 10K and 5K on dirt singletrack and service roads with climbing. The field is limited to 300 runners and the race is an ERS Championship qualifier.

One mile loop ultra on hardpacked dirt with timed 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour options plus relay teams. Live chip timing, free on course camping, continuous food service, and a 31 hour buckle challenge to reach 100 miles.

A point to point 50 miles of San Diego trails from the Sunrise Trailhead through Cuyamaca Rancho State Park to Stagecoach Trails RV Resort with aid stations, crew access, camping at the finish, a post race meal and a pre race shuttle option..

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.