Long Beach
Trail Running Calendar near Long Beach 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Long Beach 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.
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.
Free social trail run in Newport Coast covering about 6.5 miles and 1,000 feet of climb, on hilly and rocky trails; participants should have trail experience.
A 5K fundraising event in Los Angeles for Dyslexia Awareness Month with in-person and virtual options; proceeds support educational programs and resources.
A 3.6 mile trail loop at Coastal Peak Park with about 585 ft gain per loop through coastal sage scrub and riparian canyons; part of the Southern California UltraRunner Grand Prix Series.
November 2026
Night trail race in Tarzana with marked 5K and 10K courses on fire roads, aid stations, medical support, and a required headlamp for all runners.
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.
A 4K pet division and a 5K human-only race in Griffith Park on 11/14/2026, with proceeds supporting the Run for Paws nonprofit.
Trailsgiving offers trail races in Elysian Park with 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon options, marked out-and-back loops and an aid station at the turnaround.
Multiple distances at Whittier Narrows on November 15, 2026 with marked out-and-back loops, aid station, finisher medals, photos, and race-day registration options.
Trail running event in Griffith Park on November 21, 2026 offering distances from 10K to 50K on singletrack and fire road.
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
An in-person half marathon on Runyon Canyon trails in Los Angeles on Saturday, December 5, 2026, with tickets listed at 0.00 USD.
Trail races at Crystal Cove State Park on December 12, 2026 include 15k, 6k and a 1k kids run with a $2,000 prize for the 15k.
A multi-distance trail event at Griffith Park on December 19, 2026 offering 5k, 10k, 15k and a half marathon with aid station, medals, photos and group discounts.