Trail Running calendar near San Marcos 2026-2027

A multi-distance loop ultrarun at a private ranch in Riverside, CA, featuring one-mile laps, timed solo and relay options, free on-site camping, and awards for distance milestones over Memorial Day weekend.

A trail running event at Mission Trails Regional Park in Santee on May 23, 2026 offering 50K, 25K and 5K courses across steep climbs and rocky descents. Entry is limited to 300 runners.

A 5k trail run at Black Star Canyon in Silverado, California, with mixed fire road and single track, 390 ft elevation gain, one aid station, a cupless policy, and pre-run access restricted to authorized days.

Free, social group run by Aravaipa at El Moro and Laguna Coast Wilderness Park in Newport Coast on May 30, 2026. The route is about 5.5 miles with roughly 500 feet of ascent, some rocky sections, and post-run snacks and a raffle.

A 50 mile out and back on the Pacific Crest Trail in east San Diego County that climbs from about 3,000 to 6,000 feet in the Laguna Mountains. The route is mostly single track with rocky sections and notable climbs.

The City of Fullerton’s inaugural Fullerton Fit 5K Trail Run takes place June 6, 2026 on a dirt course near Brea Dam, accompanied by a Health & Wellness Fair with vendors, demonstrations, and food trucks.

An unsanctioned, route-choice run in Chino Hills on June 6, 2026 covering more than 4 miles over gravel and trail. Runners navigate four checkpoints on an open course and compete for cash prizes.

A family friendly 5K mud run at Barona Oaks Motocross Park in San Diego on June 6, 2026. The course features mud pits, obstacles, and slides and the day includes a Pre Party and an After Party with music and food trucks.

A three day TransRockies style stage race and single day trail races in Big Bear Lake on June 12 to 14, 2026, featuring distances from 5 to 33 miles with substantial elevation gain and courses pending USFS approval.

Los Mugrosos 5K in South El Monte on June 14, 2026 features a scenic single loop trail and a kids dash for ages 2 to 12. The main 5K includes a shirt and finisher medal and is limited to 90 runners.

Orange Curtain Run in Orange County, California offers a range of distance and timed events from 10K to 100K on mixed pavement and bike path surfaces. The event is scheduled for June 19 and 20, 2026 and includes a certified marathon.

A trail race at Black Mountain in San Diego with 50K, 25K and a half marathon on June 20, 2026. The event follows Trail Sisters guidelines and features aid stations staffed by ham radio experts.

Nixon 5K for Title IX on June 20, 2026 in Yorba Linda features a 5K and a 1K kids run along El Cajon Trail. The family-friendly event includes commemorative medals, race bibs, a 5K race shirt, and a Nixon Library admission.

A free, untimed community trail run on August 26, 2026 at San Andreas Staging Lot in Del Mar, CA. The 3 mile out and back on groomed trail includes a vintage ERS shirt and medal and is limited to 250 participants.

A 5k trail run at Gypsum Canyon Wilderness on June 24, 2026 over fire roads and single track with about 350 ft of elevation gain. One aid station at mile 2.2 and a cupless race policy.

Into the Wild is a 5k trail run at Saddleback Wilderness on July 15, 2026, over fire roads and single track with 300 ft of elevation gain. Entry is limited to 150 runners and there is no race day registration.

Trail race in Cleveland National Forest near Silverado, CA, with 50K, 30K and 15K out-and-back routes on the Harding Truck Trail, substantial elevation gain, staffed aid stations, mandatory shuttle access and hot-weather conditions.

Multi-distance running at Whittier Narrows on July 19, 2026, with marked out-and-back loops, on-course aid, finisher medals, photos, and on-site parking.

A loop based endurance event at Montgomery Waller Community Park offering 24 hour and shorter timed races plus a HEFFTY half marathon. The course mixes trail, grass and bike path and provides oncourse aid and runner campsite facilities.

Experience a unique desert night run under the Full Buck Moon on a scenic looped course. Choose between distances ranging from 9 miles to a 50k ultramarathon through manzanita groves and single track trails.