Trail Running calendar near Valley Center 2026-2027

Trail marathon and shorter distances on November 7, 2026 in Silverado, CA, routed out of Black Star Canyon after campground closures. Courses follow Black Star Canyon into Mariposa Reserve with substantial elevation gain.

A six hour timed running and walking event around Lake Miramar on a paved 5 mile loop with chip timing, four aid stations, permanent quarter mile markers, participant awards and a postrace lunch.

Run through the historic streets of Avalon and the rugged interior trails of Catalina Island. Choose between a half marathon, 10K, or kids fun run featuring stunning Pacific Ocean views and island landmarks.

Live Oak Odyssey is a fixed time trail running event at O'Neill Regional Park offering 3, 6 and 8 hour looped runs on a roughly 2.75 mile loop with about 500 feet of elevation gain per loop and a main aid station.

A trail event in Yucaipa, California on November 14, 2026 offering 21, 10 and 4 mile routes through the Crafton Hills, with notable elevation gain and 10 percent of fees donated to local conservation.

Roosters Backyard Ultra returns to Rohr Park in Chula Vista on November 14, 2026. The backyard ultra uses repeated laps on a smooth firm trail with a gentle hill, allows dogs and offers car camping with pop up tents on the fields.

Terrain Race Irvine on November 21, 2026 is a mud and obstacle 5K at Oak Canyon Park featuring mud pits, walls, ropes and monkey bars, plus pre-race and finish-line festivals with food, music and finisher medals.

A Thanksgiving morning coastal 1K 5K and 10K walk and run in Huntington Beach that raises funds with World Help to drill clean water wells serving communities worldwide.

A dirt-trail event at Black Mountain Ranch Park on November 28, 2026, offering Half Marathon, 10K and 5K courses with significant climbing. Field limited to 300 runners; terrain includes service roads and single-track.

One mile loop ultra on hardpacked dirt with timed 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour options plus relay teams. Live chip timing, free on course camping, continuous food service, and a 31 hour buckle challenge to reach 100 miles.

A 50 mile point to point trail race through Cleveland National Forest and Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, featuring Stonewall Peak and Oriflamme Canyon. Aid stations, drop bag rules, shuttle options, and finish amenities at Stagecoach Trails ar..

A 28k trail run in Fremont Canyon at Irvine Regional Park featuring about 3800 feet of elevation change and four aid stations. The course runs on fire roads, is cupless, and participants are asked to carry personal hydration.

A Last Person Standing race in Yucaipa, CA where runners must complete a repeated *4.167 mile* loop each hour until one remains. Basecamp offers warmth between laps and limited camping is available at Five Winds Camping.

Trail races at Crystal Cove State Park near Newport Beach include a 15K, 6K and Kids 1k on varied single track and fire roads, with shirts, finisher medals, free photography, breakfast options and a post race beer garden.

Trail races at Daley Ranch near Dixon Lake offer 10 Mile, 10K and 5K courses from El Caballo Park with single track and dirt roads. The 10 Mile climbs Standley Peak for a 360 degree view and the field is limited to 300 runners.

A holiday trail event in San Diego with Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and a new 6 Hour Hill Climb on Cardiac hill. Costume awards are given in solo and team categories.

Trail races on Catalina Island featuring a 50 Mile and a 50K course that start and finish in Avalon. Organized by the Avalon Lions Club to raise funds for island charities and schools, with ocean views and possible bison sightings.

Experience a diverse trail running event in Escondido featuring everything from a 50 mile ultra to a stroller friendly 5k. Explore the valley floor or climb to the summit of Raptor Ridge in this cupless race series.

A Spartan Race weekend at Lake Perris State Recreation Area on Jan 23 and 24, 2027 features 5K, 10K and 21K obstacle races plus a kids race. The course is described as flat and fast with lakeside views and park facilities.

Trail races at Lake Hodges in Escondido on January 24, 2027, offering 5K to 50K distances on dirt roads and single track with 100 to 1000 feet of elevation gain.