Trail Running calendar near Yucca Valley 2026-2027

An unsanctioned, route-choice run in Chino Hills on June 6, 2026 covering more than 4 miles over gravel and trail. Runners navigate four checkpoints on an open course and compete for cash prizes.

A multi day trail running weekend in Big Bear Lake from June 12 to 14, 2026 featuring a TransRockies style three day stage race and single day events from a Vertical Stage to 33 miles with notable elevation gain.

A mountain 5k up Mt. Baldy Resort on July 11, 2026, with about 1,500 feet of gain and steep singletrack early on. Finishers reach the Top of the Notch for a BBQ, live music, and a technical trucker hat.

Trail race in Cleveland National Forest near Silverado, CA, with 50K, 30K and 15K out-and-back routes on the Harding Truck Trail, substantial elevation gain, staffed aid stations, mandatory shuttle access and hot-weather conditions.

Experience a unique desert night run under the Full Buck Moon on a scenic looped course. Choose between distances ranging from 9 miles to a 50k ultramarathon through manzanita groves and single track trails.

Experience a scenic mountain race through the pine forests of the San Bernardino National Forest. Run alongside the lake and onto forest trails with distances including a 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon.

Experience trail running in Orange County with several race distances ranging from a 5k to a 6 hour timed challenge. Navigate a scenic 3.3 mile looped course with multiple early bib pickup options available.

## Conquer the Wall is an annual uphill running event at Snow Summit near Big Bear Lake. The one mile course rises about 1000 feet from a 7000 foot start and supports Big Bear High School cross country.

The 61st Mt Baldy Run to the Top on September 7, 2026 is a fundraising mountain trail race in the Angeles National Forest covering about 7 miles with 4,000 feet of ascent to the 10,064 foot summit, with proceeds aiding local services.

Tough Mudder Big Bear is an obstacle event on September 12, 2026 at Bear Mountain near Big Bear Lake, CA. It offers 5K and 10K courses with multiple obstacles, finisher items, spectator passes, volunteer roles, and group options.

A weekend of Spartan obstacle races at Lake Elsinore Raceway on Sep 26 and 27, 2026 featuring Sprint and Super courses, kids races, Hurricane Heat challenges, and spectator access near a large natural freshwater lake.

A community running event in San Marcos on September 26, 2026 offering a 10K competitive race, a 5K fun run and a free kids trot, with race shirts, wooden medals and an on-site expo.

A single-day *100 mile* ultramarathon through the San Gabriel backcountry, held since 1986; the event features volunteer-run aid stations, trail work programs, and qualifying status for major ultraraces.

A 9.1 mile loop from the Mt Baldy ski area to the 10,064 ft summit of Mt San Antonio via exposed ridgeline and technical alpine trails, then back to the parking lot. The race is capped at 500 runners.

A two day trail festival in Big Bear Lake, California featuring five distances and varied terrain around the lake. The 2026 event is the UTMB World Series Americas Major and serves as a dual qualifier for UTMB Finals and Western States.

On October 10, 2026 That's No Moon offers 50 Mile, 50K and 30K races in the remote Santa Ana Mountains near Silverado. Courses run on forest roads with significant elevation gain, staffed aid stations, and mandatory self-sufficiency require..

Ruff Run California on 10/17/2026 in Phelan, CA presents a 20 acre obstacle course for people and their dogs with over 20 obstacles, 4K and 1K options, and an after party with music, games and vendors.

A multi distance event on the Cahuilla Indian Reservation near Anza, California featuring a runnable 2 mile loop, timed 6 12 and 24 hour events, a 100 mile race, a half marathon, and a tribal 5k. Net proceeds support local youth programming..

Mountain trail event on October 17, 2026 offering 50K, marathon, and half marathon options that climb to Cuyamaca Peak on single track trails, with substantial elevation change and GPX course files available.

A revived 200 mile endurance run around San Diego County featuring coastal, urban, mountain, and desert terrain. Field is limited to 24 experienced ultrarunners who have 82 hours to complete the course and must use a crew.