Lake Cuyamaca
Trail Running Calendar near Lake Cuyamaca 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Lake Cuyamaca for 2026-2027! We've gathered 12 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.
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.
March 2027
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.
May 2027
Second annual Mission Trails Twilight Runs feature 50K and 25K loop races plus a 5K out-and-back, starting near sunset at Mission Trails and limited to 300 runners.
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.