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Trail Running Calendar near Julian 2026-2027

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Explore the top trail runs near Julian for 2026-2027! We've gathered 17 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

December 2026
A point-to-point 50-mile trail race in Cuyamaca and Anza-Borrego with scenic climbs, multiple aid stations, drop-bag support, and a 14.5-hour time limit.
Trail races at Daley Ranch near Escondido offering 10 mile, 10K and 5K on 100% dirt single track and service roads with hill climbing and scenic views from Stanley Peak.
Timed 6 and 12 hour trail events on a 2.5K loop near Mt. Woodson in Ramona with one aid station per lap and a field limit of 50 SURF members.
January 2027
A trail race day in Escondido with distances from 1 mile to 50 miles, relay and youth options, a summit challenge, valley course, and cupless aid stations.
Trail races at Lake Hodges in Escondido with 50K, half marathon, 10K and 5K on dirt singletrack and service roads plus a three-race DemiGod challenge.
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.
Scenic trail race in San Pasqual Valley with 20 mile, half marathon and 10K options on dirt single track and a free local wine tasting at the finish.
March 2027
Loop trail races at Goodman Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve offering 100K, 50K and half-marathon distances with solo and relay options and significant elevation per lap.
Desert trail event in Anza Borrego offering 50K, marathon and half marathon with aid stations, tech shirt, and finisher medals.
Timed 6-, 12-, and 24-hour running events at Lake Cuyamaca on a scenic 2 mile loop near Julian, CA, with on-site dining, a store, and camping and RV options.
April 2027
Oriflamme 50k is an out and back trail ultramarathon on April 10, 2027 that descends into desert terrain, features stocked aid stations, and has a 9 hour limit.
A trail 5K at BackCountry Gardens with two 1.5 mile loops, natural obstacles, an after-race Beer Mile for 21+ and a post-event wine tasting.
A 100‑mile, 85% single-track trail race around Lake Cuyamaca and Mt Laguna with a 32-hour limit, 16 aid stations, cupless rules, and a 300-runner field cap.
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.
A 50 mile out and back on the Pacific Crest Trail in Cleveland National Forest on June 5, 2027, with 7,500 ft elevation gain and multiple stocked aid stations.
October 2027
A 100K trail race in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park near Julian CA featuring three distinct loops and serving as a 2028 Western States qualifier.
A 200 mile endurance run circling San Diego County across coastal, urban, mountain and desert terrain with 82 hours to finish and mandatory crew support.
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