Trail Running calendar near Valley Center 2026-2027

Tough Mudder Big Bear on September 12, 2026 at Bear Mountain features 5K and 10K obstacle courses at high altitude, named obstacles, finisher medals and apparel, spectator passes, and options for volunteers and group packages.

A Stadion 5 km obstacle race at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 12, 2026, featuring 20 obstacles, a kids race and spectator access inside the ballpark. Ticketed entries and race day services are listed for participants and visitors.

A Spartan obstacle weekend at Lake Elsinore Raceway featuring Sprint 5K, Super 10K, kids races and Hurricane Heat formats. Expect rugged trails, mud, varied terrain and onsite spectator options.

A community running event in San Marcos on September 26, 2026 offering a 10K competitive race, a 5K fun run and a free kids trot, with race shirts, wooden medals and an on-site expo.

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.

A two-day mountain trail festival in Big Bear Lake with five race distances, varied alpine and desert terrain, UTMB World Series Major status, and opportunities for qualification to major trail events.

On October 10, 2026 That's No Moon offers 50 Mile, 50K and 30K races in the remote Santa Ana Mountains near Silverado. Courses run on forest roads with significant elevation gain, staffed aid stations, and mandatory self-sufficiency require..

Trail races of 10 mile, 10K and 5K run through Gonzales Canyon Open Space in Carmel Valley on October 10, 2026. The courses include the steep section known as Puke Hill and entries are limited to 300 runners.

A multi-distance running event on the Cahuilla Indian Reservation near Anza, CA, featuring a runnable 2 mile loop, fixed-time races and a 100 mile option with a buckle; proceeds support the tribe's Youth and Family 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.

Mountain trail event on October 17, 2026 offering 50K, marathon, and half marathon options that climb to Cuyamaca Peak on single track trails, with substantial elevation change and GPX course files available.

A 200-mile multi-day endurance run around San Diego County from October 23–26 with an 82-hour cutoff, mandatory crew support, a 24-runner field limit, and entry fees that include a charity donation.

A trail event at Los Coyotes Reservation on October 23-24, 2026 offering a 3.1-mile Yellow Loop and timed 6H and 24H ultra options across desert and alpine trails, with on-site camping, food trucks, and festival amenities.

A team trail relay at Los Coyotes Reservation on October 23-24, 2026 covering 112.8 miles and 23,800 feet elevation gain with camping and village amenities.

A trail event at Wildwood Canyon State Park featuring a timed 8 hour loop format and a single-loop 6K, with aid stations, vendors, morning live music, and an afterparty at a local brewery.

A multi-distance trail event at Lake Perris featuring a 200 mile race with over 44,000 feet of elevation gain, looped courses, on-course aid stations, group camping, and cash prizes for top finishers.

Trail races at Caspers Wilderness Park in San Juan Capistrano across multiple distances including 10k, half marathon, 35k, marathon and 50k. The event features marked courses, aid stations and participant merchandise.

A Halloween trail event at Crystal Cove State Park offering 6 hour and 4 hour timed options, organized by Sunshine Trail Racing. Registration is on UltraSignup and closes October 28.

Trail running in the Pine Creek Wilderness on a wide dirt fire road with an out and back layout. The course climbs to a turnaround and returns downhill, with a 10 km option and parking at Horsethief Canyon Trailhead.