Trail Running calendar near Yucca Valley 2026-2027

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.

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..

Experience a historic trail run or gravel bike race around Diamond Valley Lake. Choose from marathon to 5k distances on trails once home to Ice Age mastodons at this family friendly cupless event.

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..

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.

Experience an all terrain 5K trail race at BackCountry Gardens featuring hills, streams, and mud. Enjoy a competitive or fun run followed by a beer mile and wine tasting at San Diego’s only certified sustainable winery.

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.

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..

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.

The O'Neill Park Trail Races offer a range of distances on the trails in South Orange County. Join the event in Trabuco Canyon on May 16, 2026.

Experience high altitude trail running at Big Bear Mountain Resort with a scenic 10k course. Run through pine forests and technical singletrack while enjoying expansive views of the Southern Sierra.

Nanny Goat is a family-friendly timed run on a flat, one-mile loop at a private horse ranch in Riverside. Choose from solo 3 to 24 hour races, a 100 miler, or a 24 hour relay. The event offers free camping, swimming, and a medal for every p..

The 30th annual Holcomb Valley Trail Run returns to Big Bear Lake in June 2026. The weekend features a multi-day stage race and single-day distances from 5 to 33 miles on mountain trails. Registration opens in January with early bird pricin..

The Mt. Baldy 5000 is a tough, scenic 5K uphill run at Mt. Baldy Resort. After finishing at the Top of the Notch, runners can enjoy a BBQ dinner and drinks before a chairlift ride back down. It's billed as a unique summer mountain party.

The Harding Hustle offers 50K, 30K, and 15K trail races on the Harding Truck Trail in Orange County's Santa Ana Mountains. This cupless event features challenging climbs, descents, and is known for its heat. Parking is not allowed at the st..