Cowles Mountain
Trail Running Calendar near Cowles Mountain 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Cowles Mountain for 2026-2027! We've gathered 26 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Free untimed 3 mile community trail run in Del Mar on August 26, 2026, limited to 250 participants with a throwback shirt and medal for each finisher.
September 2026
Trail races in Pine Valley, California on September 5, 2026 offering 50 kilometer and 15 kilometer options. Both races have fixed cutoffs, marked trails with frequent ribbons, staffed aid stations, and specific rules for pacers, crews, and drop bags.
A memorial stair climb in San Diego on September 5, 2026 honoring the 403 emergency responders of 9/11 and raising funds for FirefighterAid.
Double Peak Challenge in San Marcos on September 26, 2026 offers 10K, 5K and a free Kids Trot plus a race expo and awards.
October 2026
Cuyamaca 100k is a 100 kilometer trail race in San Diego on Oct 3, 2026, crossing oak woodlands, meadows, pine forest and chaparral. The 2026 event is a Western States 2027 qualifier and supports outdoor education and public lands causes.
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.
A 200-mile, multi-day endurance run around San Diego County with an 82-hour cutoff, required crew support, rugged terrain, and a limited 24-runner field.
November 2026
Backyard style running event in the San Diego area with a hard packed trail, a small hill, car camping and dog friendly policies.
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 and 12 hour loop trail races on a ~1.5 mile singletrack near Ramona with a single aid station and limited entries for SURF members.
Holiday trail event in San Diego on Dec 20, 2026 offering marathon, half marathon, 10K and a 6 hour hill climb with costume awards.
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
A 10th annual trail race in San Pasqual Valley with three distances through vineyards and orange groves. Half and 20 mile courses summit Raptor Ridge twice and the finish features a free local wine tasting; field limited to 450.
A self supported single loop 51 mile trail run around San Diego with about 5000 ft elevation change, no course markings and no organized aid.