Trail Running calendar near Santa Clarita 2026-2027

A long distance trail event in Malibu covering about 70 miles with roughly 13,000 feet of elevation gain and a 36 hour time window, with a required dry pack weight of 25 pounds and both paid and volunteer ticket options.

A mud and obstacle focused 5K at Oak Canyon Park in Irvine on November 21, 2026, featuring mud pits, walls, ropes, monkey bars and a festival area with vendors and food.

A Thanksgiving Day community run in Santa Clarita offering a 5K cross country course through Central Park and a 1K for children. The event benefits the Santa Clarita Track Club and awards medals to the first 600 competitors.

Trail races in the Santa Monica Mountains on Thanksgiving offering a half marathon, 10k and 5k on fire roads and singletrack, with finisher medals, free photography, breakfast and a 21 plus beer garden.

A Thanksgiving morning 1K/5K/10K on the Huntington Beach coastline that raises funds with World Help to drill clean water wells; routes run along the pier and Main Street with on-site check-in and nearby parking.

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 in Point Mugu State Park, Malibu, California on December 5, 2026 features 50 mile, 50K and 30K distances. Registration opens April 1 and closes June 1.

Crystal Cove Trail Run in Laguna Beach offers marked trail races of 15K, 6K and a Kids 1k with aid stations, course photography and on site amenities. The 15K includes a $2,000 prize purse and age group awards.

A holiday themed running event at Griffith Park offering 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon distances on a shared dirt horse trail. The event includes on-course aid, finisher medals, photos, parking near the Merry Go Round and posted results.

A 68 mile ultramarathon across the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains with about 13,600 feet of climbing. Entry is capped at 200 runners; solo entrants need a prior 50 mile trail finish and relay teams are allowed.

Event Overview This event takes place in Griffith Park, Los Angeles. It offers several trail run and hike distances. The start/finish location is on a fire road just north of the Old Zoo. Distances Participants can choose from the following..

Trail running and hiking events in Griffith Park on 01/24/2027 with 8 Mile, 8K, 5K and 2.2K courses; the 8 Mile is an out-and-back to a Hollywood Sign viewpoint. Marked courses have aid stations, chip timing, finisher medals and event shirt..

Multiple race distances from 30K to 100K are scheduled for January 30, 2027 near Las Virgenes Road in Calabasas, California. The 100K is a 2026 WS100 qualifier and registration opens July 1, 2026.

A four-leg trail relay at Griffith Park run on the one mile Observatory Loop. Teams of two alternate laps, exchange a baton in a marked zone, and must use a headlamp while on course.

A loop-based endurance event at Will Rogers State Historic Park offering 24, 12, and 6 hour timed races plus fixed distances and relay options on a 2.2 mile course.

Trail races on private Tejon Ranch near Lebec, CA offering 100k, 50k, 25k and 11k courses with large elevation changes, aid stations, chip timing, camping options and a finish festival with food and a beer garden.

Santa Barbara Nine Trails is a trail running event in Santa Barbara, CA on March 13, 2027, offering 35 mile and 17 mile race options organized by AllWeDoIsRun.

A series of road and trail races on Catalina Island around Avalon and Two Harbors, including a 26.2-mile trail marathon, 10K, 5K and a 1K kids run with island and ocean views.

Trail running event in Santa Barbara CA on March 13, 2027 offering 35 mile and 17 mile courses, organized by AllWeDoIsRun.

Trail running event in Valencia, California on March 20, 2027, offering 10K, half marathon and 50K ultra courses with significant climbing, single-track sections, aid stations and chip timing.