Trail Running Calendar California 2026-2027

Tough Mugu is a coastal mountain trail run at Point Mugu State Park offering 25k and 10k courses along the Ray Miller Trail, chip timing, aid stations, finish medals and shirts, plus a post-race festival with breakfast tacos and a beer gard..

Multiple out-and-back races on a hard packed dirt horse trail in Griffith Park on July 18, 2026, offering 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon distances, aid station support, finisher medals, free photos, and free parking at Crystal Springs Picni..

Trail races of 10K, half marathon and 30K run from Stinson Beach into Mt Tam and Muir Woods, featuring steep climbs, technical single-track, marked courses, aid stations, and chip timing.

Out and back loop races at Whittier Narrows on July 19, 2026 include 5k, 10k, 15k and a half marathon. Registration features medals, photos, and results posted within 12 to 24 hours.

A loop based endurance event at Montgomery Waller Community Park offering 24 hour and shorter timed races plus a HEFFTY half marathon. The course mixes trail, grass and bike path and provides oncourse aid and runner campsite facilities.

Trail races around Downieville featuring 100K, 50K, and 25K courses on mostly singletrack with stocked aid stations, required gear for the 100K, limited local lodging, and distance specific awards.

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.

A scenic out-and-back trail run near McCloud with views of Mt Shasta. Distances include 10k, 30k and 50k, with stocked aid stations, race shirt, an after-race meal and a finisher medal.

Timed trail races at Point Pinole on July 25, 2026 offer 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour formats on a 3.37 mile loop with shoreline views and eucalyptus groves. Solo runners and two or three person teams are accepted, and entry includes an all d..

A 12.5 mile point to point trail race on Donner Summit with four summits and about 3,300 feet of elevation gain across Sugar Bowl and Royal Gorge trails. Entry includes shuttle, raffle entry and a finisher item.

Aztlan XC Classic is a 5K event in Elysian Park, Los Angeles on July 25, 2026, with youth and adult race categories and differing registration options. Proceeds support the Aztlan Athletics Foundation's camps and scholarships.

Trail running at Calero County Park with multiple distances across single track and dirt paths, significant climbs, aid stations and free parking at the park.

A trail race in Auburn, California on July 26, 2026 offering 10.5 mile and 5.9 mile courses on single track, canal, dirt and some paved surfaces. Post race food and beer are provided to finishers aged 21 or older.

A 135-mile invitational ultramarathon from Badwater Basin in Death Valley to Whitney Portal on Mt. Whitney, the event covers three mountain ranges and about 14,600 feet of ascent; competitors race with a dedicated support crew and limited f..

An evening road race at Lower Arroyo Park in Pasadena on Friday, July 31, 2026 offering 6k and 12K distances with post-run tacos and drinks for local SoCal runners and friends.

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.

A multi-distance trail event at Rodeo Beach in the Marin Headlands offering 50K, 30K, Half Marathon and 8K courses with coastal single track, significant elevation, ocean views, varied aid stations, and chip timing.

A multi-loop trail marathon near Soda Springs, CA covering about 26.4 miles and 4,300 ft of gain across Royal Gorge land, with a central aid station, solo and relay options, parking at Soda Springs Ski Resort, and shuttle service to the aid..

A historic trail 50K and half marathon around Lake Chabot in Castro Valley, featuring a large loop through East Bay Regional Parks with substantial climbing. Finishers receive a shirt, socks, and a medal, and podium awards are presented.