Trail Running calendar near Trabuco Canyon 2025-2026

Join the SoCal Summer evening 6K or 12K at Lower Arroyo Park in Pasadena on July 31 2026 and celebrate after with tacos and drinks. Scenic park routes and friendly vibes make this a perfect summer night run.

Run a 5K, 10K or Half Marathon around scenic Green Valley Lake, tackling a lake loop and a challenging climb to forest viewpoints on mixed paved and dirt roads. Enjoy post race festivities while supporting The Children’s Forest.

Riley Park Trail Races on August 1, 2026 at Thomas F Riley Wilderness Park feature a 3.3 mile loop with distances from 5k to 30k plus a 6 hour challenge. Every finisher receives a race shirt and medal and the course welcomes all paces.

Experience the Bulldog Ultra at Malibu Creek State Park on August 15, 2026, with scenic single track and big climbs through the Santa Monica Mountains. Pick new 3 loop 75k, a 50k or 25k, with aid stations, prize money plus food and beer.

Take on the LA Sunset Trail Relay in Griffith Park, with a team 10 mile relay, solo 5K and Kid Run on scenic loops. Expect medals, race shirts, live music and finish line fun for friends and families.

Tackle scenic trails and city views at the Ascot Hills Challenge 5K in Los Angeles, with an in person chip timed race and virtual option for remote runners. Proceeds support local schools and park restoration, making every mile count.

The Angeles Crest 100 is a classic 100 mile point to point mountain ultramarathon across the San Gabriel Mountains with over 21,000 feet of climbing. Held Oct 3, 2026 from Wrightwood to Altadena, entry is by lottery.

Run a challenging 100K through the wild trails of Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, featuring mountain ridges, desert views and stretches of the Pacific Crest Trail. This three loop course near San Diego is a Western States qualifier and a true t..

Run a Native organized fundraiser on the Cahuilla Reservation in Anza supporting youth and family programs. Choose from 100 mile, fixed time races and shorter distances on a runnable 2 mile dirt loop with handcrafted awards and buckles.

Lake Hodges Trail Festival is a two day trail and multi sport weekend around scenic Lake Hodges with races from a kids mile to a 50K and a run bike run duathlon. This cupless event rewards finishers with a handcrafted wooden medal and tri b..

Test your limits at SPACEROCK in Vasquez Rocks on October 17, 2026 with looped trail options from 5K to a Half Marathon+ just under 14 miles and 3,200 feet of climbing. Expect rocky single track, a 500 foot Black Hole tunnel and cupless aid..

Experience scenic singletrack and natural terrain at Hahamongna Watershed Park in Pasadena with options for a trail half marathon, 10K, or 5K on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Perfect for trail runners seeking a challenging yet runnable course.

Challenge yourself on scenic trails at the Caspers Trail Races in Caspers Wilderness Park on October 24, 2026. Choose distances 10k to 50k and enjoy rugged singletrack, supportive aid stations and a festive finish line.

Push your limits at the Wildwood Canyon Trail Run, an 8 hour timed event in Yucaipa on a scenic 3.7 mile loop with about 600 feet gain per lap. Aid stations, live bluegrass and a brewery afterparty add festival fun.

Machete Muertos 200 at Lake Perris CA, Oct 28 to Nov 1 2026, is a multi distance trail festival from a scenic 10 mile loop to a rugged 200 mile ultramarathon. Expect technical terrain, huge elevation gain, a 20 mile ruck division and campgr..

Run scenic, rugged trails in Cleveland National Forest at the Saddleback Marathon in Silverado on November 7 2026. Choose marathon, new 25k, half or 10K courses with big climbs and sweeping canyon views, racing out of Black Star Canyon for..

Run the scenic Catalina Island trail through Avalon, past the historic Wrigley Mansion and up to summit vistas over the Pacific. Choose a challenging half marathon, a hilly 10K, a kids fun run, or tackle the Triple Crown challenge.