Trail Running calendar near Whittier Narrows 2026-2027

Nighttime trail race in Tarzana on Dec 5, 2026 offering 5K and 10K courses with elevation gain, required headlamp, cupless aid stations, and post-race awards.

Multiple loop races on a marked trail at West Creek Park in Valencia with aid stations each loop and included finisher items.

A Last Person Standing race in Yucaipa, CA on December 11, 2026 where runners repeat hourly 4.167 mile loops until one person remains. The overnight event uses foothill trails, headlamps, a basecamp with firelight, and limited camping.

A trail running event at Crystal Cove State Park in Newport Beach on December 12, 2026 offering 15K, 6K and a Kids 1K. The 15K includes a $2,000 prize purse and multiple aid stations on marked singletrack.

Reindeer Run at Griffith Park on December 19, 2026 offers 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon routes on a shared hard packed dirt trail with an aid station, finisher medals, photos, live results and event app features.

A trail running event centered in Avalon, Catalina Island offering a 50 Mile, a 50K and a TRIPLE CROWN Challenge across the length of the island with ocean views, aid stations and volunteer support.

A 68 mile ridge-line trail race across the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains with about 13,600 feet of climbing. Solo runners need prior 50 mile trail experience; relay teams of 2, 3, or 4 are permitted.

Two days of obstacle racing at Lake Perris with Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, Beast 21 km and kids races on a flat, fast course with mountain views.

Trail run and hike events in Griffith Park on January 24 2027, featuring 8M, 8K, 5K and a 2.2K kids run with marked courses, aid stations, participant shirts and finisher medals.

Trail events in Griffith Park on January 24, 2027, including an 8 mile out and back to the Hollywood Sign viewpoint, an 8K, a 5K, and a 2.2K kids loop with aid stations, timing, shirts, and finisher medals.

A 24 hour individual and team trail race at Lake Perris featuring repeated laps of the Molcajete 1.0 loop of about four miles with significant climbing. Teams of four run in a fixed rotation and awards go to top individuals and teams.

A multi distance trail race in Calabasas, CA on January 30, 2027. The event includes a 100K that is a 2026 WS100 qualifier and entry fees range from 152.60 to 323.00 USD.

A trail event in Big Dalton Canyon offering a **50K solo**, a 4-person 50K relay, and a **10K loop**, with over 9,000 feet of elevation and proceeds to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation.

A multi-distance event in Griffith Park with a flat, shaded 5K, a half marathon across major park trails including a final peak reward, an on-site expo and food trucks, and varied registration fees by race.

A Better World Running holds the Super Valentine 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon at Griffith Park on February 14, 2027. The open, looped course runs mostly on a hard packed dirt horse trail with an aid station at the turnaround.

Timed 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour events on a rolling 2.2 mile loop at Will Rogers State Park in Pacific Palisades, CA. Solo entries and relay teams are accepted and a stocked aid station is available each loop.

A multi-distance trail event at Tejon Ranch near Lebec, California on February 27, 2027 featuring 100k, 50k, 25k and 11k courses on fire roads, with aid stations, chip timing, live tracking, camping options and a finish festival with food a..

A family friendly run and walk in Valencia CA featuring 1K, 5K and 10K options plus virtual races. The USATF certified course runs along the South Fork River Trail and proceeds support Students Off And Running with an expo and festive activ..

A series of road and trail races on Catalina Island around Avalon and Two Harbors, including a 26.2-mile trail marathon, 10K, 5K and a 1K kids run with island and ocean views.

A waterfront running festival in Long Beach on March 20, 2027 featuring races from 5k to a half marathon, a beer mile with four included beers and a nonprofit beer tasting alongside a one mile Beer Stroll.