Trail Running calendar near San Diego 2026-2027

A 24 hour individual and team trail race at Lake Perris featuring repeated laps of the Molcajete 1.0 loop of about four miles with significant climbing. Teams of four run in a fixed rotation and awards go to top individuals and teams.

Trail races at Daley Ranch on February 13, 2027 include a 50K (two 25K loops) and a half marathon, three fully stocked aid stations, defined cut off times, and pre race training runs.

A 10th annual trail race in San Pasqual Valley with three distances through vineyards and orange groves. Half and 20 mile courses summit Raptor Ridge twice and the finish features a free local wine tasting; field limited to 450.

A self supported trail run in San Diego on 20 February 2027. Participants follow an unmarked single loop of about 51 miles with no aid stations and limited resupply points along the route.

Sycamore Canyon on February 27, 2027 offers 100K and 50K options in solo and 4 person relay formats, plus a Half Marathon on a loop course at Goodman Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve near Poway, CA.

A trail race weekend in Anza Borrego Desert State Park on March 13, 2027, offering 50K, marathon, and half marathon courses with aid stations and on-site campground facilities. Participants receive a tech shirt and a finisher medal.

Timed 6-, 12-, and 24-hour running events at Lake Cuyamaca on a scenic 2 mile loop near Julian, CA, with on-site dining, a store, and camping and RV options.

Obstacle event at Lake Elsinore Raceway on March 20, 2027 offering a 15+ km course, a 5 to 8 km option, multiple obstacles and a Mudder Village festival.

A mud and obstacle event at Lake Elsinore Raceway on March 20, 2027 offering 15K and 5 to 8K courses, an Infinity multi lap option, spectator access and group packages, with finisher medal, shirt, headband and drink included.

Flat coastal trail races in Del Mar offering 10K and 5K courses with lagoon views and a downhill finish on hard packed dirt.

Multi distance trail running and gravel bike events at Diamond Valley Lake in Hemet, California. Routes include lakeside loops, out and back courses, a stroller 5K and a kids fun run.

Obstacle course weekend at Pala Fox Raceway with Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, kids races, spectator options and on-site festival.

Oriflamme 50K on April 10 2027 is an out and back trail race that drops from the Pacific Crest Trail into desert canyons before a long climb back. The event is limited to 150 runners and features stocked aid stations and finisher medals.

Trail races at Noli Indian School on the Soboba Indian Reservation offering marathon, half marathon, 5k and Kids 3k across Native and Open divisions.

A 100-mile trail endurance race in the Mount Laguna area using Pacific Crest, Noble Canyon and Lake Cuyamaca trails. The event is a Western States qualifier, is cupless, and requires volunteer hours or a TrailFit donation.

Marathon in San Diego on May 8, 2027 presented as a memorial and not a race. It is self-supported with no course markings or aid stations; a GPX course is provided and a stop at Torrey Pine North has restrooms and water.

Trail runs of 50K, 25K and 5K at Crystal Cove State Park on May 8, 2027 supporting the John Wayne Cancer Foundation.

Trail races at O'Neill Regional Park with multiple distances through Trabuco and Live Oak Canyons and a $5 parking fee.

The Mission Trails Twilight Runs will take place in Cowles Mountain on Saturday 22 May 2027. You can run between 5 and 50 kilometers.

Vineyard trail event at Orfila Winery with 3, 6, and 9 mile options, three wine tastings for those 21 plus, food trucks, and limited entry of 300 runners.