Trail Running calendar near San Diego 2025-2026

Run the scenic coastal trails of Crystal Cove State Park on December 13, 2025 at the Crystal Cove Trail Run with 15K and 6K courses plus a kids 1K. Celebrate at the post race party with breakfast, a 21 and over beer garden, free photos and..

Run the Dixon Lake 10/10 Trail Race at Daley Ranch near Escondido with 10 mile, 10K and 5K options on scenic single track and dirt roads. Challenge Standley Peak for panoramic views, enjoy a 300 runner cap and ERS qualifying status.

Get into the holiday spirit at Run for a Claus in Irvine on Dec 20, 2025, with 1 mile and 5K options plus virtual entries. Enjoy festive music, cookies, a Santa hat, finisher medal and support local charities and kids.

Celebrate the season on rugged trails outside San Diego with the Dirty December Trail Run, featuring marathon, half marathon, 10K and a new 6 hour Hill Climb around Cardiac Hill. Costume prizes and finisher awards add holiday fun.

Tackle the Del Dios Trail Race "The Race of the Gods" at Lake Hodges in Escondido on Jan 4, 2026. Choose from 5K to 50K on scenic dirt roads and single track with up to 1000 feet of climbing in this championship qualifier.

Run scenic San Pasqual trails on Jan 10, 2026 with distances from a youth 1 mile to a 50 mile ultra. Finishers get a tri blend shirt, handcrafted wooden medal, free race photos and awards for top finishers.

Run The Ranch 50K or Half Marathon at scenic Daley Ranch in Escondido on February 14, 2026. Challenging looped trails with big elevation and stocked aid stations make this a rewarding SoCal Ultra Series qualifier for trail lovers.

Explore vineyards, orange groves and single track at the 9th annual San Pasqual Valley Trail Race, with 10K, half marathon and 20 mile options. Enjoy a free wine tasting at the finish and tackle Raptor Ridge in a field capped at 450.

Enjoy scenic single loop trails at Goodman Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve near Poway, CA on Saturday February 28 2026. Choose from solo 50K and 100K, a half marathon, or four person relays for the ultra distances.

Challenge yourself on scenic Anza Borrego desert singletrack at the Old West Trail Runs near Julian, CA on March 14, 2026, with 50K, marathon, and half marathon options. Aid stations, campground showers, tech shirts and SoCal Ultra Series q..

The Ultramaraton Baja Trail 50 will take place in Playas de Rosarito on Sunday 15 March 2026. You can run between 30 and 50 kilometers.

Test your endurance at Pirate's Cove on March 20, 2026 at scenic Lake Cuyamaca with 6, 12, and 24 hour timed run and hike options. Camp by the lake and enjoy rugged trails, friendly competition, and stunning views.

Run Coast to Crest on March 28, 2026 in Del Mar, a scenic 5K and 10K on hard packed lagoon trails with open views. Mostly flat out and back courses end with a downhill finish and serve as the final Sunshine Series qualifier.

Challenge yourself at the Billy Goat Mountain Climb near Silverado with steep climbs and sweeping views through Cleveland National Forest. Choose a 17 mile loop, half marathon or 10K and finish with a medal, race shirt and post race snacks.

Hit the trails at Crystal Cove for Rock It in El Moro Canyon on April 4, 2026, choose a scenic 6K or challenging 10 Miler with climbs, descents and Pacific Ocean views. Run or hike, and enjoy a shirt, race photos and a finisher medal.

Two days of scenic trail runs and gravel rides at Bedrock Valley Trail Runs, April 11 and 12, 2026 at Diamond Valley Lake Marina in Hemet, CA. Family friendly with kids and stroller runs, medals and finisher shirts, bring your own hydration..

The Oriflamme 50K near Julian, CA offers sunrise views over Anza Borrego as the route drops from the Pacific Crest to Blair Valley. Limited to 150 runners, this out and back features varied trail footing, full aid, and a 9 hour cutoff.

Badwater Salton Sea is an epic team ultramarathon from the Salton Sea to Palomar Mountain, mixing road and single track through desert and mountain scenery. Teams of two or three tackle 81 miles in a small, supported field.

Run a scenic 5K on trails and roads through Ramona Wine Country with mud, hills and a choice of one or two loops, then stick around for a fun Beer Mile and wine tasting. Live music, pizza and proceeds supporting veterans add to the festival..

Run the Natro Noli trail race on Soboba Reservation in San Jacinto CA with marathon, half, 5k and kids 3k on scenic rugged single track. Limited to 100 runners and raising funds for a Noli student scholarship, with shirts and awards.