Los Angeles
Trail Running Calendar near Los Angeles 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Los Angeles for 2026-2027! We've gathered 55 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
In-person and virtual 5K in Los Angeles on Oct 25, 2026 supporting dyslexia education, with a flat dirt trail, race bibs, refreshments, and free parking.
November 2026
Two mornings at Runyon Canyon Park with free registration and 5K and 10K route options on November 6 and 7, 2026.
Night trail races in Tarzana with marked 5K and 10K courses on fire roads, aid stations, medical support, and a required headlamp.
A Griffith Park 5K run and walk hosted by the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation to raise funds and awareness for ovarian cancer 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 at Elysian Park features 5K, 10K, 15K and half marathon trail loops with finisher medals, live results and free photos on November 14, 2026.
Friendsgiving offers 5K, 10K, 15K and half marathon distances at Whittier Narrows on Nov 15, 2026 with finisher medals, live results and free photos.
A roughly 69 mile out-and-back trail event above Malibu with about 13,000 ft of climbing, three weight categories, offline navigation and four checkpoints.
Trail running event in Griffith Park on November 21, 2026 offering distances from 10K to 50K on singletrack and fire road.
A community Turkey Trot at Santa Clarita Central Park on 11/26/2026 featuring a 5K cross country course and a 1K kids run, with proceeds supporting club programs.
Thanksgiving morning trail races in the Santa Monica Mountains near Reseda, featuring a half marathon, 10k and 5k with on-course aid, awards and festival amenities.
College of the Canyons Turkey Trot in Santa Clarita features a three-mile campus and trail course, a Kiddie K, live results, free parking, t-shirts and medals for top finishers.
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.
Holiday themed running at West Creek Park offering 5K, 10K, 15K and a half marathon with medals, aid stations and event photos.
A charity 5K run and 2.5K walk at Griffith Park supporting local agencies that serve people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity.
Holiday-themed run at Griffith Park offering 5K, 10K, 15K and a half marathon on a shared hard-packed dirt horse trail with medals and aid station.
January 2027