Trail Running calendar near San Pasqual 2026-2027

Machete Muertos 200 is a multi-distance trail event at Lake Perris, CA from October 28 to November 1, 2026. The 200 mile race includes over 44,000 feet of elevation and a 96 hour cutoff; camping and cash prizes are provided.

Celebrate Halloween with a timed trail run at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach. Choose between a 4 hour or 6 hour endurance challenge set against a scenic coastal backdrop.

Trail races in Silverado, CA run out of Black Star Canyon with a marathon, a new 25k, a half marathon and a 10K. Routes follow creekside trails, switchbacks and ridge sections with multiple aid stations.

Experience a premier trail running event on Catalina Island featuring a half marathon, 10K, and kids run through the rugged interior and scenic hillsides of Avalon.

Experience a fixed time trail challenge at O'Neill Regional Park. Run as many 2.75 mile loops as possible through scenic canyons during an 8 hour, 6 hour, or 3 hour session.

This 21 mile trail run near Yucaipa is postponed from September 2026. The challenging course features over 4,300 feet of climbing on Crafton Hills terrain, with aid station support.

A multi-day trail endurance event on the Backbone Trail in Malibu covering about 70 miles and roughly 13,000 ft of elevation, with a 25 lb dry pack requirement and a 36-hour completion window.

Experience an obstacle course race at Oak Canyon Park featuring a 5 km course with over 15 obstacles and a Mini Monkey Run for kids. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with music, food, and free spectator access.

A Thanksgiving tradition in Santa Clarita Central Park. Choose between a hilly 5K cross country course or a 1K event for younger participants. Proceeds benefit local youth track and field programs.

A Thanksgiving morning trail event in the Santa Monica Mountains near Reseda offering a half marathon, 10k and 5k on fire roads and singletrack. Half marathon winners receive $500 each and entries include medals and race photography.

Celebrate Thanksgiving morning with a scenic 5K or 10K run along Huntington Beach to fund clean water projects for communities in need around the world.

One-mile loop ultrarun at Washburn Ranch in Hemet, CA offering 3h, 6h, 12h, 24h, 100 mile (31 hour) and relay options. Hardpacked dirt surface, chip timing with live tracking, on-course aid, camping, and continuous food service.

A 28k trail run in Fremont Canyon at Irvine Regional Park featuring about 3800 feet of elevation change and four aid stations. The course runs on fire roads, is cupless, and participants are asked to carry personal hydration.

Ray Miller 50/50 is a trail race at Point Mugu State Park in Malibu on December 5, 2026 offering 50 Miler, 50K and 30K distances. Registration opens April 1, 2026 at 6:00 AM PT and last year it sold out in a day.

A last person standing race in Yucaipa, CA, where runners complete 4.16-mile loops until only one remains. The event, scheduled for December 2026, features a Krampus-themed challenge of endurance.

Trail races at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach offering 15K, 6K and a Kids 1K loop. The El Moro 15K features technical trail sections and a $2,000 prize purse, with shirts, finisher medals, free photos and post-race amenities.

A community running event at Griffith Park on December 19, 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km, 15 km and a half marathon. All finishers receive medals, free photos are provided, and results are posted online.

A 68 mile ridge line ultra across the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains with about 13,600 feet of gain, relay options, and a 200 runner cap. Solo runners must show a prior 50 mile trail finish.

Lake Perris hosts a Spartan obstacle weekend Jan 23–24, 2027 with 5 km, 10 km, 21 km and kids races across a flat, fast course by the lake. Team entries, spectator access, volunteer options and service member discounts are available.

Trail races in Calabasas, CA on January 31, 2026 offering 100k, 50 mile, 50k, marathon and 30k distances; the 100k serves as a 2026 WS100 qualifier.