Trail Running calendar near Vista 2026-2027

Run through the scenic and historic trails of Anza Borrego Desert State Park. Choose from a 50K, marathon, or half marathon, starting and finishing at the Stagecoach Trails RV Resort. This is the event's ninth year.

This iconic trail running weekend on Catalina Island features California's official off-road marathon championship. Choose from a marathon, 10K, 5K, or a kids run, all set against a backdrop of ocean views and conservancy trails. The 2026 e..

The Ultramaraton Baja Trail 50 will take place in Playas de Rosarito on Sunday 15 March 2026. You can run between 30 and 50 kilometers.

Choose your challenge at the Pirate's Cove timed endurance run, set on a scenic 2-mile loop around Lake Cuyamaca in the mountains. The event offers 6-hour, 12-hour, and 24-hour distances starting at 8 a.m., with on-site dining and supplies..

Explore the trails of Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park in Orange County. Choose from four distances, from a 6k to a 30k, on courses with views through oak woodlands. The event is well-supported and offers participant gear.

Join the Pioneertown Half Marathon and 10K on March 21, 2026, in the high desert near Joshua Tree. This rugged, hilly course offers stunning views of the Sawtooth Mountains while supporting cancer research. Participants receive a series shi..

Test your endurance at Monserate Mt. Preserve with 6 and 12 hour trail running options. Complete as many loops as possible solo or as a team while enjoying local trails and a fully stocked aid station.

The Coast to Crest offers a flat and fast 10K and 5K on hard-packed trails in Del Mar. Runners enjoy spectacular lagoon views and a downhill finish. It's the final championship qualifier for the series.

Tackle the trails in the Cleveland National Forest near Silverado with the Billy Goat Mountain Climb. Choose from three distances, all featuring significant elevation gain, including a local favorite 17-mile loop. Aid stations and shuttles..

This trail run or hike in Laguna Beach's El Moro Canyon offers a 6K or 10-mile course with ocean views. Participants receive a shirt, medal, and photos. Parking at the state park costs $15.

The Bedrock Valley Trail Runs offers a weekend of trail running and gravel biking at Diamond Valley Lake. Choose from a marathon, half marathon, 15k, 10k, or 5k on Saturday, followed by gravel bike rides on Sunday. It's a cupless event with..

The Oriflamme 50k is an April trail run on a scenic 31.4-mile out-and-back course. It features a 2,000-foot descent into the desert and a challenging climb back up, with aid stations and a 9-hour limit. Participants receive a technical shir..

Step back in time for a totally tubular run in Huntington Beach. This 80s themed event features a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon on a flat, scenic oceanfront course. After the race, enjoy a costume contest, a beach party with a live DJ, and an..

Experience an 81 mile team ultra run from the desert floor to Palomar Mountain. Run together in teams of two or three through extreme elevation changes and diverse California terrain within a 28 hour limit.

A trail based 5K at BackCountry Gardens in Ramona featuring a two loop 1.5 mile course with mud and natural obstacles. The event also includes a charity beer mile and a Ramona Ranch wine tasting with food available.

Trail races on the Soboba Indian Reservation support Noli Indian School. Choose from marathon, half marathon, 5k, or a kids' 3k walk/run. The event features Native and Open divisions, with proceeds funding a student scholarship.

Machete Trail Madness features 10K, 50K, and 100K races on looped courses around Lake Perris. The event includes free lakeside camping for participants and their families. It offers long cut-off times and a community-focused, multi-lap race..

Test your speed and navigation skills in this unsanctioned 4+ mile race through Chino Hills. Navigate four checkpoints across gravel and trail terrain to compete for cash prizes in a format where you choose your own route.

A 13.5-mile trail race on fire roads and single track in Limestone Canyon with 2,719 feet of elevation gain, two aid stations, cupless policy, and limited packet pickup options.

Event Overview The San Diego 100 is a 100-mile ultramarathon scheduled for May 1-2, 2026. The event features two divisions: a standard 100-mile race and a Solo Division for runners competing without crew or pacer support. Solo runners recei..