Carlsbad
Trail Running Calendar near Carlsbad 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Carlsbad for 2026-2027! We've gathered 18 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A cross country 5K at Rancho Bernardo Community Park with a grass start, dirt trail loop, age group awards, on site prizes and proceeds benefiting El Camino High School water polo.
A social in-person 5k at Carlsbad Forum Lawn where participants prepare and carry homemade ice cream to enjoy afterward, with music, games, free parking, and all ages.
A community race in San Marcos on September 26 2026 offering a 10K competitive race, a 5K fun run and a free kids trot plus an expo and race merchandise.
October 2026
Experience a diverse weekend of trail running and off road duathlon at San Diego’s Scenic Lake Hodges. Choose from distances ranging from a kid’s mile to a 50K ultra marathon or tackle the mountain bike and run challenge.
The San Diego 200 is a 200 mile endurance race through diverse coastal, mountain, and desert terrain with an 82 hour time limit and mandatory crew support.
Trail races at Caspers Wilderness Park on October 31, 2026 offering 10K, half, 35K, marathon and 50K on well marked singletrack and fire road.
December 2026
Trail 5K and 10K at Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve with chip timing, a 1K kids run, a 10K team competition, and proceeds shared with local conservancy.
Timed 6 hour and 12 hour loop trail run near Mt. Woodson in Ramona with a roughly 1.5 mile singletrack lap, significant climbing, and one aid station per lap.
January 2027
Experience a diverse trail running event in Escondido featuring everything from a 50 mile ultra to a stroller friendly 5k. Explore the valley floor or climb to the summit of Raptor Ridge in this cupless race series.
February 2027
Trail race at Daley Ranch in Escondido offering a 50K two loop course with 6,318 ft total gain and a 13.1 mile loop, three aid stations, and SoCal Ultra Series qualification.
Trail races in San Pasqual Valley on February 20, 2027 offering 20 Mile, Half Marathon and 10K through vineyards and orange groves with wine tasting at the finish.
March 2027
April 2027
A weekend of obstacle course races at Pala Fox Raceway with Sprint, Super and kids events plus spectator access on Apr 10 to 11, 2027.
June 2027
A vineyard trail run at Orfila Winery with 3, 6 and 9 mile routes on packed dirt and wine tastings for runners over 21.