Trail Running Calendar California 2025-2026

Double Peak Challenge is an outdoor trail race in San Marcos, California, offering a 10K competitive option, a 5K Fun Run, and a Kids Trail Trot. The course starts at the San Elijo Recreation Center and climbs to Double Peak Summit, delivering about 1,176 feet of elevation gain to reach 1,558 feet a..

The Great American Pizza Run takes place in Long Beach, California, at 5400 E Ocean Blvd, offering multiple pizza-themed distances: 5K (The Fast Slice), 10K (The Deep Dish Dash), Half Marathon (The Full Pie Half), 1-Miler (The Cheesy Mile), and a Kids Dash (The Little Mozzarella Sprint). The course..

The Mt. Umunhum Marathon, Race to the Top and Down, is a challenging trail running event held in Almaden Quicksilver County Park, San Jose, California. This marathon features a rugged course that begins at the Hacienda Entrance and ascends to the summit of Mt.Umunhum, one of the prominent peaks in t..

THE MAMMOTH is an ultramarathon held in Mammoth Lakes, California. The race is a permitted, self-contained loop through the Eastern Sierra, circumnavigating a 760,000-year-old caldera and linking small mountain communities. Runners pass alpine lakes, old mines, golden fall foliage, dense pines, the..

Chingona Fest Campout is a weekend trail-running and camping event in Pearblossom, California, held at a Group Campground in the Angeles National Forest. Titled “Chingonas on the Run: Camp & Loop,” the fundraiser invites participants to complete as many 4.16-mile loops as possible in six hours, with..

Angeles National Forest Trail Race takes place in Mt. Wilson, California, with start and finish at the Mt. Wilson Observatory.The event offers two ultramarathons: 25K (about 3,500 feet of elevation gain) and 50K (about 7,000 feet), routed through the San Gabriel Mountains. The course is described as..

Celebration of Life - Trail Trek in Willits, California, is a community-focused trail running event through the Brooktrails area. It offers three options: a 5K-ish Trail Run/Walk, a Trail Half Marathon, and Par Course loops. Courses traverse mostly single- and double-track forest trails with some ma..

The 2025 Big Sur Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 Mile, the 35th annual edition, takes place at Andrew Molera State Park in Big Sur, California. It offers three distances: marathon, half marathon, and 5 miles, with a field limited to 300 participants. Runners follow the Old Coast Road, rewarded wit..

The Pacifica Summit Run is a trail running event held at San Pedro Valley State Park in Pacifica, California. It features two race distances: a 10K and a half marathon. Runners experience scenic views from the tallest mountain on the upper San Francisco Peninsula, including stunning postcard vistas..

Chupacabra 8 mile/25K night trail run, organized by Imperial Valley Running Events, takes place in Imperial, California, with the start near Interstate 8 and Dunaway Road in Ocotillo. The race offers two distances – an 8-mile option and a 25K – run as a desert night trail through the Yuha Desert in..

JP's Backyard Ultra/Hike is a grassroots ultramarathon and hike held at Skyline Wilderness Park in Napa, California. In its third year, the event features a 3.3-mile loop with 550+ feet of climbing through rocky and shaded trails. Runners and hikers may do 1 to 10 loops, starting together on the hou..

Sunset & Cider Trail Races take place in Auburn, California, at Ponderosa Cider Co. The event offers 50K, 13.1-mile, and 5-mile trail distances. The 50K includes two out-and-back segments on the American River with runnable single-track and about 3,900 feet of climbing, aided by four stations.The 13..

Ascot Hills Challenge 5K is a trail race at Ascot Hills Park in East Los Angeles. The event features a 3.1-mile trail course described as the best in East LA, suitable for runners, walkers, and hikers. Participants enjoy views of the city, including Dodger Stadium and the Hollywood sign, from within..

Ridge Rambler Half Marathon is held in Bridgeport, California, on the last Saturday of September. The point-to-point race starts at about 7,100 feet on the backside of Lower Twin Lakes, stays around the lake, then descends toward Buckeye Road (6,800 ft) before climbing the ridge to finish at 6,600 f..

The Bandit Ultra Trail is a premier trail running event held in Simi Valley, California, at Corriganville Park. Set against the scenic backdrop of Rocky Peak's mountains and steep canyons, the race offers stunning views of sandstone boulders, oak savannahs, and diverse wildlife habitats. Participant..

The Dick Collins Firetrails will take place in Castro Valley from Saturday 27 September 2025 to Sunday 28 September 2025. You can run between 42 and 100 kilometers.

The Spartan Trail - San Jose Trail Challenge takes place in Sanborn County Park, located on the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains near Saratoga, California. This scenic event offers three race distances: 10K, half marathon (21K), and 50K, featuring challenging, well-groomed trails with big..

The Trailblazer Race in Mountain View, CA, is an annual family-friendly event featuring 10K and 5K runs, plus a 3-mile walk along the scenic Stevens Creek Trail and Shoreline Park. The courses are fast, flat, and stroller-friendly, offering beautiful views of wildlife, salt ponds, and surrounding mo..

Palos Verdes Trails 5K is a residence of ernie Howlett Park on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA, offering a 5K through Palos Verdes trails. The course features eucalyptus shade and well‑groomed horse trails over gently rolling hills, delivering a nature‑driven, invigorating experience. The atmosphere..

Back On The Ranch Trail Run takes place in Los Olivos, California, on October 3–4, 2025. This trail-running event offers a range of endurance formats: 3-hour, 6-hour, 12-hour, 24-hour, and 48-hour options, allowing participants to choose their challenge level over the weekend. Details and registrati..