Malibu
Trail Running Calendar near Malibu 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Malibu for 2026-2027! We've gathered 33 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Two days of mud and obstacles in Moorpark on a 5K course with 15 major obstacles, rinse stations, and a Basecamp area with food trucks, vendors and music.
September 2026
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.
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.
Trail race in Simi Valley on Sept 26, 2026 offering 50K, 30K and 15K courses through Rocky Peak, Las Lljas and Tapo Canyon.
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.
Trail races in Agoura, CA offering 50K, half marathon and 10K on Chesebro Canyon terrain with stocked aid stations, medals and post race food
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.
A November trail event in Griffith Park, Los Angeles offering multiple distances including 50K and marathon, organized by Keira Henninger Events.
A Thanksgiving Day community run in Santa Clarita offering a 5K cross country course through Central Park and a 1K for children. The event benefits the Santa Clarita Track Club and awards medals to the first 600 competitors.
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
A 68-mile trail ultra across the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains on Jan 16, 2027, capped at 200 runners; solo entrants need a prior 50-mile finish and relay teams are allowed.
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.