Pala
Trail Running Calendar near Pala 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Pala for 2026-2027! We've gathered 24 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
The 21st Annual Martha Walker Wild Duck is a 5 km cross country race at Guajome Regional Park in Oceanside, California. It is the opening race of the 2026 Dirt Dogs XC Series and includes a race flyer and course maps.
Free untimed 3 mile community trail run in Del Mar on August 26, 2026, limited to 250 participants with a throwback shirt and medal for each finisher.
September 2026
An obstacle course race weekend at Lake Elsinore Raceway with Sprint, Super, kids races, Hurricane Heat events, and spectator access on Sep 26-27, 2026.
Double Peak Challenge in San Marcos on September 26, 2026 offers 10K, 5K and a free Kids Trot plus a race expo and awards.
October 2026
Experience a diverse weekend of trail running and off road duathlon at San Diego’s Scenic Lake Hodges. Choose from distances ranging from a kid’s mile to a 50K ultra marathon or tackle the mountain bike and run challenge.
A 200-mile, multi-day endurance run around San Diego County with an 82-hour cutoff, required crew support, rugged terrain, and a limited 24-runner field.
Trail event at Los Coyotes Reservation with a 3.1 mile loop plus timed 6H and 24H ultras on a 15.7 mile course, with camping and village amenities.
Trail team relay at Los Coyotes Reservation in the Anza-Borrego area on Oct 23 to 24, 2026, featuring several team formats and a 112.8 mile course.
November 2026
One mile loop ultra on hardpacked dirt with timed 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour options plus relay teams. Live chip timing, free on course camping, continuous food service, and a 31 hour buckle challenge to reach 100 miles.
December 2026
Trail 5K and 10K at Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve with chip timing, a 1K kids run, a 10K team competition, and proceeds shared with local conservancy.
Timed 6 and 12 hour loop trail races on a ~1.5 mile singletrack near Ramona with a single aid station and limited entries for SURF members.
January 2027
Experience a diverse trail running event in Escondido featuring everything from a 50 mile ultra to a stroller friendly 5k. Explore the valley floor or climb to the summit of Raptor Ridge in this cupless race series.
February 2027
A 10th annual trail race in San Pasqual Valley with three distances through vineyards and orange groves. Half and 20 mile courses summit Raptor Ridge twice and the finish features a free local wine tasting; field limited to 450.
A loop-course trail event in Poway, CA offering 100K (solo or relay), 50K (solo or relay), and a half marathon on February 27, 2027.
March 2027
Obstacle event at Lake Elsinore Raceway on March 20, 2027 with 5 to 15+ km options, Infinity laps, 12+ to 20+ obstacles, and finisher medal, shirt, and headband.
A mud and obstacle event at Lake Elsinore Raceway on March 20, 2027 offering 15K and 5 to 8K courses, an Infinity multi lap option, spectator access and group packages, with finisher medal, shirt, headband and drink included.