Trail Running calendar near South El Monte 2025-2026

Run scenic trails at Tejon Ranch near LA with options from 11k to a rugged 100k through canyons, creeks and sage country. Fully marked courses, staffed aid stations, camping and a finish festival with food and beer.

Catalina Island Marathon, 10K and 5K on March 14, 2026 offers scenic island trail running through the Catalina Island Conservancy with ocean views and rolling hills. Marathon, shorter distances and a kids run welcome a range of abilities.

Run scenic singletrack through Las Virgenes Canyon in Calabasas with 22k and 10k options featuring hills, switchbacks and creek crossings. This March event is Race 2 of the SoCalTrail Trail 1/2 Series and includes shirts, finisher medals an..

Run the Valencia hills on March 21, 2026 with 10K, half marathon or 50K ultra options. Scenic single track trails, ridgelines and big climbs promise a rugged, rewarding challenge.

Take on the Griffith Park Trail Marathon in Los Angeles, an out and back trail run that climbs near the Hollywood sign with single track and fire road scenery. Multiple distances and well spaced aid stations make it a great day for trail ru..

Billy Goat Mountain Climb on April 4, 2026 in Silverado CA invites runners to tackle scenic, challenging climbs through Cleveland National Forest with a 10K, half marathon, or a 17 mile Silverado Loop with big elevation gain. Finish line sh..

Hoppy Easter on April 4, 2026 at Griffith Park in Los Angeles offers 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon on scenic shared trails where strollers are welcome. Enjoy aid stations, free photos and a custom finisher medal to celebrate your run.

Hit the trails in Moro Canyon at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach with 6K and 10 mile courses offering ocean views, climbs, and flowing descents. Race photos, a shirt, and a finisher medal are included.

Join the Nature Made Great Race in Agoura Hills on April 11, 2026 for trail and road courses ranging from 1 mile to Chesebro Half Marathon. On site and virtual options, medals, a premium technical top, expo and a lively post race party.

Run or ride around scenic Diamond Valley Lake on April 11 and 12, 2026 with distances for all levels from youth mile to marathon and gravel rides. Enjoy single track trails, cupless aid stations, custom finisher shirts and handcrafted woode..

Soak up ocean views at Yaya's Run in Ventura, offering 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon on the scenic Surfers Point beach path. Enjoy custom finisher medals, free photos and post race snacks while racing along a fast, friendly course.

Test yourself on the scenic Leona Divide trails in Lake Hughes on April 18, 2026 with distances from 30k to 100 miles. The 100 and 100k are Western States qualifiers and the 50 mile offers an AC100 Silver ticket; register by April 1.

Challenge yourself on rugged trails at The Oaks on the Soboba Reservation with marathon, half, 5K and kids 3K options. Expect hills, stream crossings and great community energy as part of a race supporting Noli Indian School scholarships.

Take on ocean view trails in Malibu at the Point Mugu Trail Run on April 18, 2026. Choose a scenic 13.3 mile half marathon or 6.9 mile 10k with big climbs, finisher medal, postrace food and a beer garden.

Join the 14th annual Aut2Run for Autism on April 26, 2026 at CSU Channel Islands in Camarillo. Choose from 15K, 10K, 5K, 1 mile and kids Fun K while supporting Autism Society Ventura County and enjoying medals, shirts and community spirit.

Join Coyote Two Moon, May 1 to 3, 2026 in Ojai, California, for scenic trail ultras in Los Padres National Forest with distances from 10K to 100 Miler. Expect big climbing, rugged singletrack, and a small field for a true mountain test.

Challenge yourself on scenic singletrack at O'Neill Park Trail Races on May 16, 2026 in Trabuco Canyon, CA with distances from 10k to 50k. Run through oak and sycamore woodlands for a true California trail experience.

Run the 10K at Big Bear Mountain Resort through high altitude pine forest on technical singletrack with Sierra views, wildflowers and wildlife. The weekend also features Spartan obstacle races and team starts.

Timed loop endurance run on a flat 1 mile course at a Riverside horse ranch over Memorial Day weekend. Choose solo or team formats from 3, 6, 12 or 24 hour events or go for the 100 mile challenge and rack up laps.

Run high mountain trails around Pacifico Mountain in the scenic Angeles National Forest with options of a 50k ultra or 21k trail race. Enjoy alpine views, aid stations, finish line food and on course support for a true SoCal trail day.