Glendale
Trail Running Calendar near Glendale 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Glendale for 2026-2027! We've gathered 41 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
September 2026
A 5 km Stadion obstacle race with 20 obstacles at Angel Stadium on September 12, 2026, plus a 1-1.5 km kids race and spectator access.
An evening trail running event in Griffith Park with a 10-mile team relay, a 5K solo race, and a 1K kid run. The course features skyline views, race photos, medals, live music, and team awards.
An urban event in downtown Los Angeles with a stair climb up 1,664 steps at the U.S. Bank Tower, an Urban Hike past major cultural sites, a Heroes Challenge category, and a virtual participation option.
A 3.1 mile trail event at Ascot Hills Park in Los Angeles with chip timing and views of Dodger Stadium and the Hollywood sign. Proceeds support the Wilson High School Fire and Police Magnet Cadet Program and Ascot Hills Park.
25K and 50K trail ultras on Mt. Wilson in the Angeles National Forest, featuring technical single track, regular aid stations, and significant elevation gain.
A themed run in Long Beach on September 27 with Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, a family mile and kids dash, ocean views, chip timing and a pizza themed finish line festival.
October 2026
A 5K on shaded eucalyptus horse trails at Ernie Howlett Park in Palos Verdes Peninsula on October 4, 2026. In person and virtual options are available, plus a fundraising route that waives the fee with at least $100 raised for Strides in Recovery.
Trail running at Vasquez Rocks Natural Park in Aqua Dulce, CA with 13.9 mile, 15K, 10K and 5K race options on October 17, 2026.
Trail races in Agoura, CA offering 50K, half marathon and 10K on Chesebro Canyon terrain with stocked aid stations, medals and post race food
November 2026
Night trail running at Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park with marked 5K and 10K courses and required headlamps.
Trailsgiving in Elysian Park offers 5k, 10k, 15k and a half marathon on marked out and back trail loops with on course aid and finisher medals.
Friendsgiving FUNdraiser run at Whittier Narrows on Nov 15, 2026 offering 5k, 10k, 15k and a half marathon with proceeds supporting API Forward Movement.
A November trail event in Griffith Park, Los Angeles offering multiple distances including 50K and marathon, organized by Keira Henninger Events.
A Thanksgiving Day community run in Santa Clarita offering a 5K cross country course through Central Park and a 1K for children. The event benefits the Santa Clarita Track Club and awards medals to the first 600 competitors.