Long Beach
Trail Running Calendar near Long Beach 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Long Beach for 2026-2027! We've gathered 32 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A free, social trail group run in Newport Coast featuring about 6.5 miles and roughly 1,000 feet of climbing on hilly, rocky trails.
A 5k trail run at Red Rock Wilderness near Silverado, CA featuring fire roads and single track, 300 feet of climbing, one aid station, a cupless policy, and no pets allowed.
September 2026
A 5 km Stadion obstacle race with 20 obstacles at Angel Stadium on September 12, 2026, plus a 1-1.5 km kids race and spectator access.
An evening trail running event in Griffith Park with a 10-mile team relay, a 5K solo race, and a 1K kid run. The course features skyline views, race photos, medals, live music, and team awards.
Experience a scenic multisport event at Crystal Cove State Beach featuring swim legs in the Pacific Ocean and a closed bike course on the Pacific Coast Highway. Choose from triathlon duathlon aquabike or trail run options.
An urban event in downtown Los Angeles with a stair climb up 1,664 steps at the U.S. Bank Tower, an Urban Hike past major cultural sites, a Heroes Challenge category, and a virtual participation option.
A 3.1 mile trail event at Ascot Hills Park in Los Angeles with chip timing and views of Dodger Stadium and the Hollywood sign. Proceeds support the Wilson High School Fire and Police Magnet Cadet Program and Ascot Hills Park.
A themed run in Long Beach on September 27 with Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, a family mile and kids dash, ocean views, chip timing and a pizza themed finish line festival.
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.
A trail event at Crystal Cove State Park on October 31, 2026 featuring a 4 mile loop with about 700 feet of climb per lap and ocean ridge views. The race is USATF sanctioned and part of the Southern California UltraRunner's Grand Prix Series.
November 2026
Night trail running at Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park with marked 5K and 10K courses and required headlamps.
Trailsgiving in Elysian Park offers 5k, 10k, 15k and a half marathon on marked out and back trail loops with on course aid and finisher medals.
Friendsgiving FUNdraiser run at Whittier Narrows on Nov 15, 2026 offering 5k, 10k, 15k and a half marathon with proceeds supporting API Forward Movement.
An obstacle and mud-focused 5K at Oak Canyon Park in Irvine on Nov 21, 2026, featuring mud pits, walls, ropes, a festival village, and packet pickup the day before.
A November trail event in Griffith Park, Los Angeles offering multiple distances including 50K and marathon, organized by Keira Henninger Events.
Thanksgiving morning trail races in Los Angeles with a half marathon, 10k and 5k through the Santa Monica Mountains, finishers' medals, aid stations and a beer garden.
December 2026