Trail Running calendar near Yucca Valley 2026-2027

Run a unique 5K through an active limestone quarry surrounded by massive machinery. The event offers separate categories for the public, Cemex employees, and school teams. All proceeds benefit local school STEM programs.

Trail runners head to Anza Borrego Desert State Park for the 9th Old West Trail Runs. Choose from 50K, marathon, or half marathon distances starting from Stagecoach Trails RV Resort. The location offers overnight amenities for a full weeken..

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..

Trail races at Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park on March 21, 2026 feature 6k, 10k, half marathon and 30k courses through oak-filled foothills with marked support and event swag. Finishers are offered a complimentary beer with a meal at a local..

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..

A loop-based trail endurance event in Fallbrook, CA on March 21, 2026 offering 12 hour solo, 12 hour team, and 6 hour solo formats. Each 4 mile loop gains about 1,300 feet and a stocked aid station supports every lap.

This trail race climbs into the Cleveland National Forest near Silverado, California. Runners can choose from a 10K, half marathon, or a challenging 17-mile local loop. All courses feature significant elevation gain and well-placed aid stat..

Explore the trails and gravel paths around Diamond Valley Lake. This two-day festival in Hemet offers running distances from a 1-mile youth run to a full trail marathon, plus gravel bike rides. It's a cup-less event with finisher medals, sh..

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..

An 81 mile team ultramarathon from Salton City to Palomar Mountain mixing road and single track through Anza-Borrego State Park. Teams of two or three run together; limited entry and prior ultramarathon experience are required.

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.

This trail running event on the Soboba Indian Reservation features a Marathon, Half Marathon, 5k, and Kids 3k. Courses include varied terrain with significant elevation gain. Proceeds support Noli Indian School scholarships.

A looped trail event at Lake Perris offering 10k, 50k and 100k with significant elevation gain, aid stations, group camping, and double-challenge buckles.

Tackle the Shadow Strike Unsanctioned Run in Chino Hills, a 4+ mile all terrain challenge across trails, gravel and open streets. No clocks, just navigation to checkpoints and cash prizes for top finishers and random participants.

A 100 mile mountain loop near Lake Cuyamaca, CA on May 1 and 2, 2026. Mostly single track trails with about 15,400 feet of climb and a 32 hour limit. Crewed and Solo divisions are offered.

Trails n Vines Wine Run takes runners through the scenic vineyards of Orfila Winery in Escondido. Choose from 3, 6, or 9-mile trail distances and enjoy wine tastings after the race. Participation is limited to 400 runners.

A multi-distance trail event on May 16, 2026 in O'Neill Regional Park, Trabuco Canyon, running through oak and sycamore woodlands and native coastal scrub. Parking is $5; no refunds are offered but rollovers are allowed for weather or fire..

This 10 km trail run takes place in Big Bear, California, featuring scenic but technical mountain trails at high altitude. It is scheduled for May 17, 2026, and is part of a Spartan festival weekend.

A multi-distance ultrarunning event on a flat one mile loop at a private ranch in Riverside, CA. Options range from 3 hour races to a 100 mile solo and a 24 hour relay, with camping and on site support.

Holcomb Valley Trail Run returns to Big Bear Lake in June 2026 with new South Shore courses, multiple single day distances, and a TransRockies three day staged race during the Big Bear Peaks and Pines weekend.