Trail Running calendar near Rancho Santa Margarita 2024-2025

The Angeles Crest 100 Mile Endurance Run is a challenging point-to-point course between Wrightwood and Altadena, with elevations ranging from 1,135 to 9,300 feet. This race, held since 1986, covers 100 miles of the San Gabriel mountains, offering stunning backcountry views and a true test of enduran..

The Bulldog Ultra, presented by SoCalTrail, is Southern California's oldest 50k trail run taking place in the Santa Monica Mountains. The event offers both a challenging 25k Trail Run and a 50k Ultra option with epic views of untamed terrain and the ocean. Participants can expect steep climbs and po..

The Mount Baldy Run to the Top is a challenging 7-mile trail race starting at 6,000' and finishing on the summit of Mt. Baldy at 10,064'. With 4,000' of elevation gain, this timed race takes place on Labor Day, September 2, 2024. The event is in its 59th year and serves as a fundraiser for various n..

The Bandit Ultra Trail Run is set to take place on September 28, 2024, in Simi Valley, CA. Participants can choose from three distances: 50K, 30K, and 15K, with stunning mountain and ocean views and challenging climbs. The race offers a refund policy and various swag for registered runners, includin..

The Double Peak Challenge is an outdoor 10k/5k trail run event in San Marcos, CA, featuring a Kids Trail Trot as well. Participants will experience a 1,176-foot elevation gain up to reach Double Peak's Summit at 1,558 feet, with panoramic views of North County. The 10k includes a racer's bib, a wood..

The "That's No Moon Ultras & 30K" trail run takes place on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 13333 Black Star Canyon Rd in Silverado, CA. Participants can choose from a 30K, 50K, or 50-mile race through the scenic Cleveland National Forest and Santa Ana Mountains, offering spectacular views and sunny..

The Spacerock Trail Race will take place in Agua Dulce on Saturday 5 October 2024. You can run between 5 and 21 kilometers.

The Cuyamaca 100k trail run takes place in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, located one hour east of San Diego. The course consists of three loops, each covering different trails with minimal repetition. The first loop is 31.5 miles and includes climbing to Cuyamaca Peak at 6500'. The second loop is 12.6..

The Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB is a two-day festival weekend offering 5 distances in the scenic town of Big Bear Lake, California, just a couple of hours from Los Angeles. Runners will experience diverse landscapes, including views of Big Bear Lake, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Siberia Canyon. The ev..

The Carmel Valley Trail Race will take place in San Diego on Saturday 12 October 2024. You can run between 5 and 15 kilometers.

The Cahuilla Rez Ultra is a unique trail run held on the Cahuilla Indian Reservation in Anza, California. Participants can choose from a 100 Miler, 24-hour race, Half Marathon, or 12-hour race. The event serves as a fundraiser for the tribe's Youth and Family Programming, offering runners a chance t..

The 3rd annual SAMO Trail Runs will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2024, starting at Will Rogers State Park and going through the Santa Monica Mountains to Topanga State Park and back. The race offers distances of 50 miles, 50k, 30k, and 22k (heavy half) with a stunning course. Registration ope..

The No Name 5015 trail run, presented by SoCalTrail, offers a challenging and high-quality trail running experience in Cheeseboro Canyon, Agoura, California. Participants can choose between a 15K and a 50K option, both featuring diverse terrain including ascents, singletracks, fire road climbs, and ..

The Pasadena Running Company presents the 2024 Pasadena Trail Half & 5K/10K on Sunday, October 20th. The event offers three distance options: 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon, showcasing the best and toughest trails for experienced trail runners. Runner perks include a race shirt, commemorative medal, goo..

The Machete Trail Madness offers a unique experience with its Dia De Los Muertos 100 Miler, 50 Miler, and 10 Miler races. The event takes place at Lake Perris trails, featuring a challenging 10-mile loop with 2,200 feet of elevation gain per lap. Participants can enjoy beautiful views of the lake an..

The Catalina Island Half Marathon & 10K offers a trail running paradise with stunning views and wildlife. Participants can enjoy a cupless course, promoting sustainability by reducing the footprint on the island. There is also the Catalina Island Triple Crown Challenge, where runners can complete th..

The Saddleback Marathon in Lake Elsinore, CA offers a variety of distances including a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K. Due to trail conditions, the route has been modified to include paved campground roads, dirt truck trails, and single track trails. The race starts at 7:30 am with an early st..

Participants can enjoy a 6-hour race around a serene urban lake in San Diego, covering a 5-mile loop course. The event, sponsored by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team and sanctioned by USATF, is suitable for those training for marathons or looking to test their endurance beyond the marathon distance. At..

Caspers Trail Races in San Juan Capistrano, CA, will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024. The event offers a variety of race distances including a 10k, half marathon, 30k, marathon, and 50k. The races promise excellent support, clear markings, and great swag for participants. Registration open..

The Black Mountain Turkey Burner Trail Race is set for November 30, 2024, at Black Mountain Community Park in San Diego, CA. This event offers a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K race, with technical trails and significant hill climbs. The race is limited to 450 runners and is part of the ERS Sunshine Seri..