Los Angeles
Trail Running Calendar near Los Angeles 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Los Angeles 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.
November 2026
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
Holiday-themed Jingle Bell races in Valencia on December 6 offering 5k, 10k, 15k and a half marathon on marked looped trails with aid stations and finisher medals.
January 2027
Trail run and hike events in Griffith Park on January 24 2027, featuring 8M, 8K, 5K and a 2.2K kids run with marked courses, aid stations, participant shirts and finisher medals.
Trail events in Griffith Park on January 24, 2027, including an 8 mile out and back to the Hollywood Sign viewpoint, an 8K, a 5K, and a 2.2K kids loop with aid stations, timing, shirts, and finisher medals.
February 2027
A multi-distance event in Griffith Park with a flat, shaded 5K, a half marathon across major park trails including a final peak reward, an on-site expo and food trucks, and varied registration fees by race.
Multiple distance trail races at Griffith Park on February 14, 2027 featuring dirt trail loops, an aid station, finisher medals, and group discounts.
Timed 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour events plus set distances on a 2.2 mile loop at Will Rogers State Park in Pacific Palisades, CA, with relay and crew options.
A family friendly run and walk in Valencia CA featuring 1K, 5K and 10K options plus virtual races. The USATF certified course runs along the South Fork River Trail and proceeds support Students Off And Running with an expo and festive activities.
March 2027
A waterfront running festival in Long Beach on March 20, 2027 featuring races from 5k to a half marathon, a beer mile with four included beers and a nonprofit beer tasting alongside a one mile Beer Stroll.
Trail running event in Valencia California on 03/20/2027 offering 10K, Half Marathon, and 50K Ultra across hills, ridgelines, and canyon terrain with views of the Santa Clarita Valley.
Two days of trail runs and road and river bike rides at Griffith Park supporting Streets Are For Everyone's road safety work, with distances from 1K and family rides up to a half marathon and 100 mile ride, based at the Autry Museum.
May 2027
Trail race in Placerita Canyon, Santa Clarita on May 1, 2027. Multiple distances from 1 mile to 60K, 6 and 12 hour categories, and team relays. Camping, cupless aid stations, and finisher medals are part of the event.
A 5k through Whittier Narrows Park with tacos, beer for 21+, live mariachi and a post race festival; packet pickup occurs the day before and a 2 hour time limit applies.
June 2027
A trail event in Griffith Park offering a 26.2 mile team marathon relay and a single-loop 8K. Features chip timing for the relay, aid stations with medical staff, shirts, medals, prizes, food vendors and live DJs.