Trail Running calendar near Wrightwood 2026-2027

Run the LA Turkey Trail through the Santa Monica Mountains on Thanksgiving for scenic ocean and mountain views past the Nike Missile Tower. Finishers get medals, shirts, vegan tacos, race photos, a 21 and over beer garden and awards.

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.

Trail races at Crystal Cove State Park with 6k, 15k and a Kids 1k course near the beach. The 15k includes technical features and a $2,000 prize purse, with aid stations stocked by Skratch Labs.

The Backbone Trail Ultra is a 68 mile run along the entire Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains. Solo runners need prior 50 mile experience, while relay teams do not. The event is limited to 200 participants.