Trail Running Calendar California 2026-2027

A fall trail event at Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve offering distances from 5K to 50K on hilly single-track and dirt roads, with aid stations, multiple water stops, strict cutoff limits, and limited parking.

A two day Spartan Trifecta Weekend at Santa Margarita Ranch featuring trail obstacle races from a 5 km Sprint to a 50 km Ultra. Courses run through vineyards and forest scenery with options for kids, workshops and spectators.

A two-day Spartan Trifecta weekend at Santa Margarita Ranch near Los Padres National Forest features Sprint, Super, Beast and a 50K Ultra across vineyard and hill terrain, plus kids races, an obstacle workshop and spectator access.

A six hour timed run on a five mile loop around a San Diego lake with chip timing and four aid stations. The course is mostly flat with a few gentle hills and includes on-course support and a post-race lunch.

Rancho Ramble Trail Run takes place at Santa Margarita Ranch on November 8, 2026. The event offers 10K, half marathon and 50K options on soft, hilly trails through rolling pastures and oak-lined arroyos.

Second annual trail run along the Kaweah Lake Bottom in Three Rivers with 5K and 10K courses, post-race food, music, finisher tee and medal. Proceeds benefit St. Anthony Retreat & Conference Center.

A trail running event in Avalon, Catalina Island with a 13.1 mile half-marathon, a 10K, a 1K kids run, and a Triple Crown challenge offering coastal views and inland climbs.

Trail races on Rancho San Fernando Rey in the Santa Ynez Valley feature mountainous ranchland, creek crossings, vineyards, oak groves, and views of Loma Alta Mountain. Distances include 51 KM and 25 KM.

Fixed-time trail events of three, six and eight hours on an approximately 2.75 mile loop at O'Neill Regional Park in Trabuco Canyon. Wooded trails with about 500 feet of gain per loop and a main aid station with food and hydration.

A flat trail event at Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and youth races, cupless aid stations every 2–5 miles, and a USATF-certified half marathon course.

A map-based trail scramble in Santa Cruz where solo entrants or teams up to five use a custom map to find up to 20 checkpoints across redwood and mixed forests and meadows in 2 hour or 4 hour formats, with refreshments at the finish.

Trail races of 21 mile, 10 mile, and 4 mile distances run in the Crafton Hills near Yucaipa, California on November 14, 2026. Ten percent of registration fees support the Crafton Hills Open Space Conservancy.

A multi-distance trail event in the El Dorado Hills foothills offering routes from 5K to a trail marathon on mostly single-track dirt with rolling hills, aid stations, drop-bag service, and a creek crossing.

Rooster's Backyard Ultra returns to Rohr Park for its third edition, using a repeated-lap backyard ultra format on a smooth hard-packed trail with a single gentle hill; dogs and car camping are allowed.

A long distance trail event in Malibu covering about 70 miles with roughly 13,000 feet of elevation gain and a 36 hour time window, with a required dry pack weight of 25 pounds and both paid and volunteer ticket options.

A mud and obstacle focused 5K at Oak Canyon Park in Irvine on November 21, 2026, featuring mud pits, walls, ropes, monkey bars and a festival area with vendors and food.

Trail race at Darrington Trail Head by Folsom Lake offering 5K, 10K, 18M and 36M on rocky single-track with rolling hills, aid stations, drop bags, and a 10-hour overall time limit.

A Thanksgiving Day community run in Santa Clarita offering a 5K cross country course through Central Park and a 1K for children. The event benefits the Santa Clarita Track Club and awards medals to the first 600 competitors.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Hellyer County Park with a trail race along Coyote Creek. Choose from a USATF certified half marathon, 10K, or 5K while competing for a chance to win a turkey.

Trail races in the Santa Monica Mountains on Thanksgiving offering a half marathon, 10k and 5k on fire roads and singletrack, with finisher medals, free photography, breakfast and a 21 plus beer garden.