Glendale
Trail Running Calendar near Glendale 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Glendale for 2026-2027! We've gathered 47 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
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.
Halloween-themed running at West Creek Park in Valencia with 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon loop courses, aid stations, and custom finisher medals.
A stair-climbing event in Central Park, Santa Clarita on October 10, 2026 to raise awareness for rare diseases; registration fee $20 and donations accepted.
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 Cheeseboro Canyon offering 50k, Half Marathon and 10k courses across varied singletrack, fire roads and scenic climbs with aid stations and post-race festival amenities.
A 5K fundraising event in Los Angeles for Dyslexia Awareness Month with in-person and virtual options; proceeds support educational programs and resources.
November 2026
Night trail races of 5K and 10K at Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park in Tarzana, with required headlamps, marked courses, aid stations, and on-course medical support.
Sandy Sprint California is a charity 5K run/walk at Griffith Park on November 8, 2026, hosted by the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation to raise funds for research.
Charity run in Griffith Park on 11/14/2026 with pet and human divisions; proceeds support Run for Paws, which helps dogs in need.
Trailsgiving at Elysian Park on November 14, 2026 offers 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon trail routes on hard-packed dirt with marked out and back loops.
Multiple distance races including 5K, 10K, 15K and a half marathon at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area on November 15, 2026, with aid stations and finisher medals.
A multi-day trail event on Malibu’s Backbone Trail covering about 69 miles with roughly 13,000 ft of elevation gain and options for runner or weighted categories.
Trail running event in Griffith Park on November 21, 2026 offering distances from 10K to 50K on singletrack and fire road.
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.
Thanksgiving morning trail races in the Santa Monica Mountains near Reseda, featuring a half marathon, 10k and 5k with finish area amenities and race awards.
December 2026