Pala
Trail Running Calendar near Pala 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Pala for 2026-2027! We've gathered 23 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
November 2026
Multi-distance ultrarunning event on the Cahuilla Indian Reservation with a 2 mile loop, fixed-time races, a 100 mile option, camping, and tribal fundraising.
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 run and hike at Elfin Forest Reserve with chip timed 5K and 10K, a post race festival, and a limited field of participants.
Timed 6 and 12 hour trail events on a 2.5K loop near Mt. Woodson in Ramona with one aid station per lap and a field limit of 50 SURF members.
January 2027
February 2027
Trail race at Daley Ranch in Escondido offering a 50K two loop course with 6,318 ft total gain and a 13.1 mile loop, three aid stations, and SoCal Ultra Series qualification.
Trail races in San Pasqual Valley on February 20, 2027 offering 20 Mile, Half Marathon and 10K through vineyards and orange groves with wine tasting at the finish.
A chip timed 5k run and walk at Akash Winery & Vineyards in Temecula on February 28, 2027. Registration includes a t-shirt, a collapsible wine glass, a finisher medal that doubles as a wine stopper, and a pour of wine.
March 2027
A 5K mud run at Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium on March 13, 2027 with obstacles, mud pits, a pre-party and post-race festivities; family friendly and kids welcome.
Obstacle course event at Lake Elsinore Raceway on March 20, 2027 offering 15K and 5K courses, Infinity laps, a Mudder Village festival, and finisher rewards.
Tough Mudder Los Angeles at Lake Elsinore Raceway on March 20, 2027 features 15K and 5K obstacle courses, Infinity laps, and spectator options.
April 2027
Trail runs and gravel bike routes around Diamond Valley Lake in Hemet, CA on April 3–4, 2027, with distances from 1 mile to marathon plus youth and stroller options.
Two days of Spartan obstacle races at Pala Fox Raceway including Sprint, Super, kids races and spectator access with mud pits rope climbs and a festival finish.
Trail races at Noli Indian School in San Jacinto on April 10, 2027, featuring marathon, half marathon, 5k and a kids 3k with Native and Open divisions.
A trail 5K at BackCountry Gardens with two 1.5 mile loops, natural obstacles, an after-race Beer Mile for 21+ and a post-event wine tasting.
June 2027
A vineyard trail run at Orfila Winery with 3, 6 and 9 mile routes on packed dirt and wine tastings for runners over 21.