Trail Running calendar near Solana Beach 2026-2027

A free, social trail group run in Newport Coast featuring about 6.5 miles and roughly 1,000 feet of climbing on hilly, rocky trails.

The 21st Annual Martha Walker Wild Duck is a 5 km cross country race at Guajome Regional Park in Oceanside, California. It is the opening race of the 2026 Dirt Dogs XC Series and includes a race flyer and course maps.

A 5k trail run at Red Rock Wilderness near Silverado, CA featuring fire roads and single track, 300 feet of climbing, one aid station, a cupless policy, and no pets allowed.

Free untimed 3 mile community trail run in Del Mar on August 26, 2026, limited to 250 participants with a throwback shirt and medal for each finisher.

A night trail run on private ranch trails in Alpine, California, under reflective course markers. Multiple loop distances are offered, headlamps are required, camping is available and aid stations will be illuminated.

A one day community trail running festival in Los Angeles on August 29, 2026 with a 4 mile group run, expo, vendors, and a raffle.

Trail races in Pine Valley, California on September 5, 2026 offering 50 kilometer and 15 kilometer options. Both races have fixed cutoffs, marked trails with frequent ribbons, staffed aid stations, and specific rules for pacers, crews, and..

A memorial stair climb in San Diego on September 5, 2026 honoring the 403 emergency responders of 9/11 and raising funds for FirefighterAid.

A community event in Norwalk on September 5, 2026 featuring a 3 mile in-person and virtual run, a youth sprint and a high school invitational.

A 5 km Stadion obstacle race with 20 obstacles at Angel Stadium on September 12, 2026, plus a 1-1.5 km kids race and spectator access.

Experience a scenic multisport event at Crystal Cove State Beach featuring swim legs in the Pacific Ocean and a closed bike course on the Pacific Coast Highway. Choose from triathlon duathlon aquabike or trail run options.

An obstacle course race weekend at Lake Elsinore Raceway with Sprint, Super, kids races, Hurricane Heat events, and spectator access on Sep 26-27, 2026.

Double Peak Challenge in San Marcos on September 26, 2026 offers 10K, 5K and a free Kids Trot plus a race expo and awards.

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.

Cuyamaca 100k is a 100 kilometer trail race in San Diego on Oct 3, 2026, crossing oak woodlands, meadows, pine forest and chaparral. The 2026 event is a Western States 2027 qualifier and supports outdoor education and public lands causes.

Trail races in Cleveland National Forest offering 50 mile, 50K and 30K courses with significant elevation gain, staffed aid stations, drop bags, pacer rules and mandatory self sufficiency.

Trail race in Gonzales Canyon at Solana Ranch Park with 10 mile, 10K and 5K courses and a 300 runner field limit.

Trail 5K and 10K at Chino Hills State Park on October 10, 2026. Registration runs April 6 to August 15 and includes race photos, a shirt and a finisher patch.

Ultrarunning on a 2 mile loop at Cahuilla Indian Reservation in Anza with multiple race formats, camping, aid stations, and fundraising for tribal youth programs.

Experience a diverse weekend of trail running and off road duathlon at San Diego’s Scenic Lake Hodges. Choose from distances ranging from a kid’s mile to a 50K ultra marathon or tackle the mountain bike and run challenge.