Trail Running calendar near Ventura 2026-2027

Two trail races at Elings Park in Santa Barbara on July 4, 2026 featuring a 5K and a 2K kids run that adults may enter; registration fees are $40 and $20 respectively.

A series of all-comers cross-country meets in Palmdale running July 9 through August 6, featuring a coed relay and four weekly Thursday races. Main events include a 3 miles open race and a 1 kilometer kids run.

Trail race in Tarzana, Los Angeles with a half marathon, a new two person half marathon relay, a 10K and a 5K on Dirt Mulholland fire road. The course is exposed with rolling terrain and likely hot, dry summer 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.

Multiple distance options on marked out-and-back loops at Whittier Narrows with on-course aid, finisher medals, photos, videos, live results, and an event app.

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.

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.

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.

Trail races at Malibu Creek State Park on August 15, 2026 feature a 50k and 25k through the Santa Monica Mountains with steep climbs, ocean views, multiple fully stocked aid stations, and an announced prize purse plus finisher medals.

Two day 5K mud run in Moorpark, CA on August 15 and 16, 2026. The course includes 15 major obstacles, deep mud pits and rolling hills, with rinse stations and a Basecamp area featuring food trucks and music.

A community running event in Norwalk on September 5, 2026, held as the Higashi Roman Memorial Run and reflecting Cerritos's Dairy Valley history. Organized by Cerritos High School alumni, it offers in-person and virtual 3 mile options.

An evening trail event in Griffith Park with 10 mile relays for teams of 2 or 4, a 5K solo race, a 1 mile kid run, and a free agent leg, on scenic, well marked courses with chip timing and on-course aid.

A Topanga trail event featuring a rugged 10k with about 1,360 ft of climb and a non-timed 4.5 mile Hiker's Delight. The courses run mostly on fireroads with a section of singletrack and include aid stations, food, and post-race amenities.

An urban event in downtown Los Angeles with a stair climb up 1,664 steps at the U.S. Bank Tower, an Urban Hike past major cultural sites, a Heroes Challenge category, and a virtual participation option.

A 3.1 mile trail event at Ascot Hills Park in Los Angeles with chip timing and views of Dodger Stadium and the Hollywood sign. Proceeds support the Wilson High School Fire and Police Magnet Cadet Program and Ascot Hills Park.

A trail ultramarathon at Mt. Wilson in the Angeles National Forest offering 25K and 50K courses on technical single track. Courses feature significant elevation gain, marked trails and fully stocked aid stations.

Trail races of 50K, 30K and 15K run through Rocky Peak, Las Lljas and Tapo Canyon in Simi Valley. Courses feature sandstone outcroppings, oak savannah and coastal views with aid stations on the 50K route.

A trail event at Vandenberg Space Force Base on September 26, 2026 offering 10 km and 20 km distances. Non-base participants must show a REAL ID for base entry and all finishers receive a medal and a drink ticket.

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.