Trail Running calendar near Santa Monica State Beach 2026-2027

A themed run in Long Beach on September 27 with Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, a family mile and kids dash, ocean views, chip timing and a pizza themed finish line festival.

A single-day *100 mile* ultramarathon through the San Gabriel backcountry, held since 1986; the event features volunteer-run aid stations, trail work programs, and qualifying status for major ultraraces.

A 9.1 mile loop from the Mt Baldy ski area to the 10,064 ft summit of Mt San Antonio via exposed ridgeline and technical alpine trails, then back to the parking lot. The race is capped at 500 runners.

A 5K at Ernie Howlett Park on the Palos Verdes Peninsula with a shaded horse-trail course, in-person and virtual options, and a fundraising entry where raising $100 covers registration and benefits Strides in Recovery.

Trail races of 50 Mile, 50K and 30K through Cleveland National Forest near Silverado CA on remote forest roads with significant climbing, staffed aid stations, drop bag support, and specific crew and pacer rules.

Ruff Run California on 10/17/2026 in Phelan, CA presents a 20 acre obstacle course for people and their dogs with over 20 obstacles, 4K and 1K options, and an after party with music, games and vendors.

Trail races at Vasquez Rocks in Agua Dulce on October 17, 2026 offer looped 5K, 10K, 15K and Half Marathon+ courses across rocky, sandy and single track terrain. The 15K and Half Marathon+ include a roughly 500 foot black hole tunnel.

A trail running event in October at Hahamongna Watershed Park offering 5K, 10K and a hilly half marathon across mixed single track and fire roads.

A trail running event at Caspers Wilderness Park on October 24, 2026, offering 10k, half marathon, 35k, marathon and 50k courses. Courses are described as marked and supported, with an athlete guide and past results available.

Trail running in Chesebro Canyon near Agoura with a 50K, a half marathon and a short trail race; courses feature singletrack, fire road climbs, stocked aid stations and post race food with a beer garden for 21 plus.

Santa Cruz Island EcoExtreme 2026 is a 13.1 mile wilderness trail run on Santa Cruz Island in Channel Islands National Park. The non profit event has limited entries regulated by the National Park Service and includes boat transport and on..

A multi-distance trail event at Lake Perris featuring a 200-mile ultramarathon with 44,000+ feet of climb, technical terrain, looped courses, camping, aid stations, pacer rules, and cash prizes for 100 and 200 mile podiums.

A timed trail event at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach on October 31, 2026, offering 6 hour and 4 hour options, with a parking fee that is card only and a no refunds or transfers policy.

A trail running event in Silverado, CA rerouted to Black Star Canyon with four distances including a new 25k. The marathon features significant climbing and multiple aid stations along creekside trails, switchbacks and ridge sections.

Run through the historic streets of Avalon and the rugged interior trails of Catalina Island. Choose between a half marathon, 10K, or kids fun run featuring stunning Pacific Ocean views and island landmarks.

Fixed-time trail events of three, six and eight hours on an approximately 2.75 mile loop at O'Neill Regional Park in Trabuco Canyon. Wooded trails with about 500 feet of gain per loop and a main aid station with food and hydration.

A 30th annual community 3.14 mile run in Ventura on November 15, 2026, held on a new course with online registration only. The event aims for zero waste and includes a Patagonia store bib discount the week after the race.

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.