Trail Running calendar near Ventura 2025-2026

Run the Leona Divide trail races in Lake Hughes, CA on April 18, 2026, with distances from 30K to 100 Miler. Western States qualifiers and AC100 tickets are on the line, with athlete guides and optional bib pickup the day before.

Run ocean view trails in Malibu at the Point Mugu Trail Run, with 13.3 mile and 6.9 mile courses that climb scenic switchbacks and ridge lines. Finish to a lively post race festival with food, beer garden, awards, music and finisher medals.

Run rugged, scenic trails with punchy climbs at Las Virgenes Canyon Ultra in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles on April 25, 2026. New 100K joins a range of distances from 6K to 84K, with full support, music and post race swag.

Join the 14th annual Aut2Run at CSU Channel Islands Apr 26, 2026 with races from 15K to a mile, a Fun K and virtual options for all ages. All proceeds support Autism Society Ventura County and promote inclusion.

Coyote Two Moon is a multi distance trail running event May 1 to 3, 2026 in Ojai, CA set in the rugged Los Padres National Forest. Expect big climbs, sweeping views and a limited 150 person field for an intimate mountain challenge.

Join AllWeDoIsRun for scenic trail events across central California with distances from 5K to 100 mile and multi day endurance options. ATRA and RRCA standards guarantee a quality race experience for ultrarunners and trail fans.

Bring 80s martial arts vibes to the LA River Path at the Cobra 5Kai, 10Kai and Half Miyagithon on May 16, 2026 in Canoga Park. Expect retro music, themed signage, costumed fun, a finisher medal and a same day virtual option.

Return to Hahamongna Watershed Park on May 24, 2026 for a day of team relays and solo challenges. Choose a 50 km relay with teams of up to five, a solo 50 km ultra, or a 10 km fun run amid scenic Pasadena trails.

Join Forever Brave in Valencia, CA on Sunday May 24, 2026 for road and trail fun with distances from 5k to half marathon. Scenic out and back loops, on course aid, finisher medals and free photos make it a great race day for all paces.

Run scenic mountain trails in the Angeles National Forest near Palmdale with 50k and half marathon options. Expect technical singletrack, big elevation and full race services including finisher medals, aid stations and finish line tacos.

Explore canyons and coastal ridgelines at the Malibu Canyon Trail Races in Point Mugu State Park, with distances from a half marathon up to 100K. Tackle challenging trails and views in Malibu with registration opening December 1, 2025.

Take on the scenic Griffith Park trails with a team marathon relay or an individual 8K in Los Angeles on June 7, 2026. Enjoy live DJs, food trucks and a finisher shirt and medal at this Runner's World recommended event.

Join Phoenix Rising at Griffith Park for a scenic road and dirt trail run with 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon options on June 13, 2026. Enjoy marked loops, on course aid, custom finisher medals, free photos and convenient parking.

Run the Old Zoo Half Marathon in Griffith Park, LA, on scenic, mostly flat trails with both a half marathon and 12K option. Limited spots after last year sold out, so grab your entry for a festive race, finisher medal and post race goodies.

Tough Topanga is a scenic trail run at Topanga State Park offering 10k, 15k and a kids 1k. Finishers get a local medal and tee, post race tacos and a beer garden plus cash prizes with proceeds benefiting LA Fire Station 69.

Tough Mugu is a scenic trail run in Point Mugu State Park, Malibu with 25k and 10k courses featuring coastal ridges, single track and Channel Islands views. Expect chip timing, finisher medals, race shirts and cash prizes.

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.

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.