Trail Running calendar near Santa Monica Mountains 2026-2027

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..

Trail races in Calabasas, CA on January 30, 2027 offering 100K, 50 mile, 50K, marathon and 30K distances; the 100K is a 2026 WS100 qualifier and registration opens July 1, 2026.

Timed 6-hour, 12-hour, and 24-hour events on a rolling 2.2 mile loop at Will Rogers State Historic Park in Pacific Palisades, with relay options, a stocked aid station each loop, and crew and pacer allowances.

Trail running at Tejon Ranch near Lebec, California offering 100k, 50k, 25k and 11k courses on fire roads with marked routes, aid stations, chip timing and a finish festival with hot meals 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.

Nine Trails in Santa Barbara, CA on March 13, 2027 offers 35 mile and 17 mile trail course options. The event is organized by AllWeDoIsRun, a member of national trail and running organizations.

Trail running event in Valencia California on 03/20/2027 offering 10K, Half Marathon, and 50K Ultra across hills, ridgelines, and canyon terrain with views of the Santa Clarita Valley.

Leona Divide is a trail running event near Lake Hughes, California, offering distances from 30K to 100 miles. The 100 mile and 100K are Western States qualifiers and the 50 Mile awards AC100 Sterling Silver Tickets.

A multi-distance trail event near Ojai, California from April 30 to May 2, 2027, featuring races from 10K to 100 miles, large elevation gains, and a cap of 150 total entries.

A multi-format trail event in Placerita Canyon offering looped courses, multiple distances and time categories, team relays, camping, cupless aid stations, chip timing, and finisher swag on May 1, 2027 in East Walker Ranch Open Space.

A scenic 5k at Whittier Narrows Park with live mariachi and banda music, water stations, chip timing, and a post-race festival featuring tacos, a beer for 21+, a medal, and a t-shirt.

Trail event at Crystal Cove State Park on May 8, 2027 with 50K, 25K and 5K routes on dirt roads and single track, ocean views, participant shirt and finisher mug, supporting the John Wayne Cancer Foundation.

A multi day trail ultramarathon near Los Olivos, CA offering several timed and distance options on dirt loops with aid stations about every 5 miles and onsite camping; capacity is limited and entries are nonrefundable.

A fully supported trail event in the Angeles National Forest featuring a 50k and a half marathon on technical singletrack, high elevation terrain, aid stations, free race photos and a finish festival with food and massage.