Escondido
Trail Running Calendar near Escondido 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Escondido for 2026-2027! We've gathered 32 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
The 21st Annual Martha Walker Wild Duck is a 5 km cross country race at Guajome Regional Park in Oceanside, California. It is the opening race of the 2026 Dirt Dogs XC Series and includes a race flyer and course maps.
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
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
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.
Trail event at Los Coyotes Reservation with a 3.1 mile loop plus timed 6H and 24H ultras on a 15.7 mile course, with camping and village amenities.
Trail team relay at Los Coyotes Reservation in the Anza-Borrego area on Oct 23 to 24, 2026, featuring several team formats and a 112.8 mile course.
November 2026
December 2026
A 50 mile point to point trail race through Cleveland National Forest and Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, featuring Stonewall Peak and Oriflamme Canyon. Aid stations, drop bag rules, shuttle options, and finish amenities at Stagecoach Trails are provided..
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.