Trail Running calendar near Trabuco Canyon 2026-2027

Into the Wild is a 5k trail run at Saddleback Wilderness on July 15, 2026, over fire roads and single track with 300 ft of elevation gain. Entry is limited to 150 runners and there is no race day registration.

A five-week summer cross country series at College of the Canyons in Valencia, running Thursday evenings from July 16 to August 13, 2026. Main races cover three miles and a kids race takes place on the Cougar Stadium track.

Trail races on the Harding Truck Trail in the Santa Ana Mountains offering 50K, 30K and 15K courses with significant elevation gain, aid stations, required shuttle access and typically hot July conditions.

Tough Mugu is a coastal mountain trail running event at Point Mugu State Park on July 18, 2026 offering a 25k and shorter course options. The event includes chip timed results, a finisher medal and race tee, and a cash prize for the 25k pod..

Hot to Trot offers 5k, 10k, 15k and a half marathon in Griffith Park on July 18, 2026. Routes run on a hard packed dirt horse trail with an aid station at the turnaround and free parking at Crystal Springs Picnic Area.

A Better World Running presents Rockin' Summer at Whittier Narrows on July 19, 2026 with 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon options on marked park loops, featuring aid station support, finisher medals, photos, live results, and on-site registra..

An endurance event at Montgomery Waller Park in San Diego on July 24, 2026, held on a 1.22 mile loop of trail, grass and bike path. Timed events run from six hours to 24 hours, plus a social run and a half marathon option.

Experience a unique desert night run under the Full Buck Moon on a scenic looped course. Choose between distances ranging from 9 miles to a 50k ultramarathon through manzanita groves and single track trails.

Aztlan XC Classic is a 5K event in Elysian Park, Los Angeles on July 25, 2026, with youth and adult race categories and differing registration options. Proceeds support the Aztlan Athletics Foundation's camps and scholarships.

A free, social, non-competitive trail group run on July 25, 2026 in Newport Coast, CA. The route is about 6.5 miles with roughly 1,000 feet of gain on hilly, rocky trails; participants should have trail experience and bring hydration.

An evening trail event in Pasadena's Lower Arroyo Park offering 6K and 12K routes with chip timing and aid stations. The finish includes tacos and drinks and runners receive a commemorative shirt and wooden medal.

Trail and road races at Green Valley Lake offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances with mixed paved and dirt terrain, aid stations about every 1.5 miles, chip timing and post-race activities at the Community Garden.

A 5K run or walk with a 282 step climb at Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook in Culver City that benefits the Aztlan Athletics Foundation. Registration runs from 10/10/2025 to 12/31/2025 with a $45 fee.

Experience trail running in Orange County with several race distances ranging from a 5k to a 6 hour timed challenge. Navigate a scenic 3.3 mile looped course with multiple early bib pickup options available.

A two-mile beach run in Hermosa Beach, California on August 1, 2026, organized by the Mira Costa Track and Cross Country teams. Registration runs April 17 to August 1 and the $30 fee supports the team.

Experience a mountain run at 4,720 feet elevation through the pine forests surrounding Lake Gregory. This longstanding community event offers 5K and 10K courses on semi paved paths for runners and walkers of all levels.

A trail race in Malibu Creek State Park offering a **50k** with 5,511 ft climbing and a **25k** with 2,783 ft, stocked aid stations, a $3,500 50k prize purse, and series points toward the Bulldog Challenge.

## Conquer the Wall is an annual uphill running event at Snow Summit near Big Bear Lake. The one mile course rises about 1000 feet from a 7000 foot start and supports Big Bear High School cross country.

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.