Pala
Trail Running Calendar near Pala 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Pala for 2026-2027! We've gathered 25 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Free untimed community run in Del Mar on groomed trails with a 3 mile out and back course, a throwback shirt and medal for participants, limited to 200 and registration opens August 3.
September 2026
Two days of Spartan obstacle races at Lake Elsinore Raceway near Temecula, featuring Sprint and Super distances, kids races, Hurricane Heat options, and spectator access.
A San Marcos event on September 26, 2026 offering a 10K competitive race, a 5K fun run and a free Kids Trot with medals, shirts and expo access.
October 2026
Multi-event running on the Cahuilla Indian Reservation near Anza, CA, including a 100 mile race, fixed-time events, a half marathon and a tribal 5k.
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 revived, limited field 200 mile endurance run around San Diego County across coastal, urban, mountain and desert terrain with an 82 hour cutoff and required crew.
Trail race at Los Coyotes Reservation on October 23 and 24, 2026 offering Single Loop, 6H Ultra and 24H Ultra across desert and alpine trails.
Trail SoCal is an October 23-24, 2026 team trail relay at Los Coyotes Reservation near Warner Springs, CA featuring 112.8 miles and 23,800 feet of elevation gain.
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 trail race in Escondido on Feb 20 2027 with 10K, Half and 20 Mile courses through vineyards and single track, plus free wine tasting at the finish.
Trail running event on February 27, 2027, at Goodman Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve near Poway, CA, offering 100K, 50K, and half marathon options with solo and relay formats.
March 2027
A family-friendly mud run 5K at Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium on March 13, 2027 with obstacles, waist-deep mud pits, slides and a festival-style after party.
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.
An obstacle event at Lake Elsinore Raceway on March 20, 2027 offering 5 to 15 kilometer options, multiple obstacles, an Infinity lap option and a Mudder Village for spectators.