Trail Running calendar near San Juan Capistrano 2026-2027

Run into sunset at Griffith Park with the Los Angeles Sunset Trail Relay 5K and Kid Run. Team up for a 10 mile relay, race a solo 5K or bring the kids, and enjoy scenic trails, live music, food trucks and finisher medals.

Tackle scenic trails and city views at the Ascot Hills Challenge 5K in Los Angeles, with an in person chip timed race and virtual option for remote runners. Proceeds support local schools and park restoration, making every mile count.

Tackle the legendary Angeles Crest 100 mile endurance run through the San Gabriel Mountains, a classic point to point ultramarathon. Expect big climbs, high alpine ridges and epic views on October 3, 2026.

Run the Cuyamaca 100K in Julian, CA, starting and finishing at Camp Cuyamaca in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. Three scenic loops and big climbs on a Western States qualifying course make this a true mountain challenge.

That's No Moon Trail Races run through remote single track and jeep trails in the Cleveland National Forest near Silverado, CA, offering 50 Mile, 50K and 30K options. Expect steep climbs, technical ridgelines and a true test of trail grit.

Run the Cahuilla Rez Ultra in Anza California with distances from a tribal 5k to a 100 mile and 6 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour loop events on a runnable two mile dirt course. Camp on site and support the Cahuilla Youth and Family Committee.

Join the Lake Hodges Trail Festival, a two day trail celebration with distances from a kid's mile to a challenging 50K plus a scenic trail duathlon. Enjoy handcrafted medals, lakeside trails and festival vibes, and remember to bring your ow..

Test your limits at SPACEROCK in Vasquez Rocks on October 17, 2026 with looped trail options from 5K to a Half Marathon+ just under 14 miles and 3,200 feet of climbing. Expect rocky single track, a 500 foot Black Hole tunnel and cupless aid..

Experience scenic singletrack and natural terrain at Hahamongna Watershed Park in Pasadena with options for a trail half marathon, 10K, or 5K on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Perfect for trail runners seeking a challenging yet runnable course.

Take on the San Diego 200, a 200 mile endurance run around San Diego County Oct 23 to 26 from Escondido. This rugged, scenic test of self reliance is for experienced ultrarunners. Registration opens Jan 19, 2026.

Tackle scenic singletrack at Caspers Wilderness Park in San Juan Capistrano on October 24, 2026. Choose from 10k, half marathon, 35k, marathon, or 50k for a day of trails, views, and strong community vibes.

Test your endurance on scenic Wildwood Canyon in an 8 hour timed loop run, climb, repeat and see how many loops you can complete. Enjoy aid stations, live bluegrass, local vendors and a postrace gathering at a nearby brewery.

Run scenic singletrack in Cheeseboro within the Santa Monica Mountains near Agoura, with ultramarathon, half marathon and 5k options across runnable climbs and flowing descents. Finish with a medal, hot drinks, tacos and a beer garden.

Machete Muertos 200 at Lake Perris offers multiple ultramarathon and ruck options across scenic lake loops, with camping available and free pro photos. Tackle the epic 200 mile course with about 44,000 feet of gain and a 96 hour cutoff.

Experience rugged trails and canyon views at the Saddleback Marathon in Silverado CA on Nov 7. Choose from 10K, half, 25k or marathon routes with big climbs and aid stations. Register by Nov 5.

Run scenic Catalina Island from Avalon, passing the historic Wrigley Mansion and sweeping ocean views in this half marathon, 10K and kids 1K. Tackle challenging hill climbs and the Triple Crown multi race for an extra test of grit.

Join the Third Annual SCTC 5K Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving in Santa Clarita Central Park, a scenic hilly 5K with a 1K kids run. Support Santa Clarita Track Club as runners of all ages race for a great cause.

Run the LA Turkey Trail through the Santa Monica Mountains on Thanksgiving for scenic ocean and mountain views past the Nike Missile Tower. Finishers get medals, shirts, vegan tacos, race photos, a 21 and over beer garden and awards.

Run a scenic 50 mile point to point ultramarathon from Sunrise Trailhead to Stagecoach Trails RV Resort in Julian, CA, climbing Stonewall Peak and skirting lakeside trails before a desert finish. Family and crew friendly with aid, camping,..

Hit the trails in San Diego on December 20, 2026 for the Dirty December Trail Run, featuring marathon, half marathon, 10K and a new Hill Climb six hour challenge up and down Cardiac Hill. Wear a costume for solo or team awards and vie for K..