Lake Cuyamaca
Trail Running Calendar near Lake Cuyamaca 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Lake Cuyamaca for 2026-2027! We've gathered 14 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Orienteering at Rancho Cuyamaca State Park with beginner, intermediate, and advanced courses, two start locations, a 1:7500 map, and a two and a half hour time limit.
Solo trail races at Los Coyotes Reservation on October 23-24, 2026, offering a 3.1 mile loop and 6H and 24H timed ultras on a 15.7 mile course.
A two day trail relay at Los Coyotes Reservation on October 23 and 24, 2026 covering 112.8 miles through desert and mountain terrain with overnight Ragnar Village camping.
November 2026
Trail marathon on November 1, 2026 at Red Tailed Roost Trailhead in Mount Laguna; registration opens August 8, 2026 on UltraSignup.
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..
Timed 6 hour and 12 hour loop trail run near Mt. Woodson in Ramona with a roughly 1.5 mile singletrack lap, significant climbing, and one aid station per lap.
February 2027
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
A 50K out and back trail race from Sunrise Trailhead into desert terrain via the Pacific Crest Trail and Oriflamme Canyon, with stocked aid stations and a 9 hour limit.
A 100 mile trail ultramarathon around Lake Cuyamaca and the Pacific Crest Trail with a 32 hour limit, 16 aid stations, 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.