Trail Running Calendar California 2024-2025

The Catalina Island Half Marathon & 10K offers a trail running paradise with stunning views and wildlife. The event is open to ages 14 and above, with the half marathon priced at $115 and the 10K at $55. Participants can also opt for the Catalina Island Triple Crown Challenge, which involves complet..

The Saddleback Marathon in Lake Elsinore, CA offers a variety of distances including a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K. Due to trail conditions, the route has been modified to include paved campground roads, dirt truck trails, and single track trails. The race starts at 7:30 am with an early st..

Participants of the Sri Chinmoy 6-Hour Race in San Diego can enjoy a scenic 5-mile loop course around a serene urban lake. The race, sponsored by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team and sanctioned by USATF, is ideal for those looking to test their endurance or go beyond the marathon distance for the first..

The Mt. Tam Trail Run is a trail running event that takes place in Stinson Beach, CA. The race offers four distances: 10K, Half Marathon, 30K, and 50K. The course starts at Stinson Beach and includes a challenging climb up Mt. Tamalpais, offering stunning views before descending back to the beach. T..

The Lake Chabot Trail Run offers various distances including an 8K, half marathon, 30K, marathon, and 50K, taking place on November 16, 2024, in Castro Valley, CA. The course starts at the Marina and loops around Lake Chabot reservoir and surrounding hills, providing a great experience for first-tim..

Caspers Trail Races in San Juan Capistrano, CA, will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024. The event offers a variety of race distances including a 10k, half marathon, 30k, marathon, and 50k. The races promise excellent support, clear markings, and great swag for participants. Registration open..

The Joshua Tree Traverse 60K trail run takes place on November 17, 2024, starting at 7:00 AM. The run covers 37 miles across Joshua Tree National Park in one day, with optional camping the night before. Aid stations with food and water are provided at the start, halfway point, and finish line. The e..

The trail run will take place on November 23-24, 2024, in San Francisco, CA, offering distances of 15K, 25K, 50K, and 50MI. Participants will experience the Golden Gate magic, starting in San Francisco and crossing the Golden Gate Bridge into the Marin Headlands, with stunning views of the mountains..

Run along the popular Coyote Creek trail on Thanksgiving morning at the Zoom Turkey Trot in San Jose, CA. Participants can choose from a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon race, with special categories for kids. The Half Marathon course is USATF certified, and the event offers a chance to win a turkey. The c..

The Ray Miller 50/50 trail run is set to take place on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Point Mugu State Park in Malibu, CA. The event offers three different race distances: 50 miles, 50K, and 30K. Unfortunately, the race is already sold out, and the waitlist has been closed. The registration deadline..

The Quarry Lakes Trail Run offers various distances including a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, 30K, and Marathon, with special categories for kids. The event takes place at the Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area in Fremont, CA, featuring flat and fast courses along the Alameda Creek Trail. Participants ..

The Calero Trail Run - Winter offers various distances ranging from a 5K to a 50K, starting at Calero County Park in San Jose, CA. The trail features single tracks, hills, and dirt paths, providing a challenging yet scenic experience. The 50K distance is highlighted as a great trainer for Western St..

The Death Valley Trail Marathon & Half Marathon will take place in Death Valley on Saturday 7 December 2024. You can run between 21 and 42 kilometers.

The Anza Borrego Cuyamaca 50 Mile Run is set to take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, starting at 6:30 AM. This 50-mile trail run will lead participants from the Sunrise Trailhead down into Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, offering stunning views and challenging terrain. The race finishes at Stagecoa..

Participants of all ages are invited to the 7th annual Hanukkah 8 Krazy Kilometers trail run, which also includes the 2K Latke Loop Fun Run/Walk. The event will take place at the Panorama Vista Preserve in Bakersfield, California, on Sunday, December 8. All registrants will receive a custom finisher..

The Dirty December Trail Run in San Diego, CA offers a variety of race options including a Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 10K, and a new 6HR Hill Climb race where participants run up and down Cardiac hill multiple times within 6 hours. Winners of the 6HR race will receive special King and Queen of the hill..

The SoCalTrail Season Finale takes place on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Crystal Cove State Park, El Moro. The event offers two distances: the Cut-Across 6k and the El Moro 15k, both featuring fire road climbs, ridgeline descents, and action-packed single track. The 15k route includes additional ..

The Dixon Lake 10/10 Trail Race will take place in Escondido on Saturday 14 December 2024. You can run between 5 and 10 miles.

The Doomsday trail run offers a challenging 50K and Half Marathon race on a scenic course in Cool, CA. With generous cutoff times of 9 hours for the 50K and 5 hours for the Half Marathon, hikers are welcome to participate. Participants can expect high-quality finisher's medals, race shirts, and thri..

The Placerville's Holiday Jingle & Mingle Run offers a variety of distances including a half marathon, 15k, 10k, 5k, mile, and kids run. The event takes place on the El Dorado Trail in historic Placerville, featuring beautiful oak trees, rolling hills, and scenic views. Strollers are allowed in the ..