Pasadena
Trail Running Calendar near Pasadena 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Pasadena for 2026-2027! We've gathered 44 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
Holiday-themed running in Valencia on December 6 offering 5k, 10k, 15k and a half marathon on marked looped courses with aid stations and finisher medals.
Holiday-themed trail races at Griffith Park with 5 km, 10 km, 15 km and half marathon loop options on dirt horse trails.
January 2027
Trail running event at Whittier Narrows Nature Center on January 30, 2027, featuring 10K, 5K and a kids dash with finisher medals.
Multi distance trail run and hike in Griffith Park with an out and back to the Hollywood Sign viewpoint, chip timing, aid stations, and finisher awards.
A trail event in Griffith Park with multiple distances, featuring an out and back 8 mile route to the Hollywood Sign viewpoint, aid stations, chip timing, and finisher medals.
February 2027
A half marathon, flat shaded 5K, and a dog-friendly Top Dog race through Griffith Park with medals, food trucks, and on-course water stations.
A night trail relay in Griffith Park where teams of two alternate on a one mile loop, using headlamps and handing off a baton at a marked exchange.
Trail races at Will Rogers State Historic Park offering looped distance and timed options on a rolling two mile course in Pacific Palisades.
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.
Trail-running event in Griffith Park, Hollywood offering distances from 10K to 50 Mile on singletrack and fire road with detailed course maps and elevation.
April 2027
A martial arts themed set of races on April 3, 2027 in Canoga Park, CA offering 5K, 10K, a 13.1 mile half, and a virtual option.
Timed 3, 6, and 12 hour running and walking events through Southern California's only coastal redwood grove at Carbon Canyon Regional Park.
May 2027
A looped trail event in Santa Clarita on May 1, 2027 offering multiple distances, 6 and 12 hour categories, relay teams, camping, and cupless aid station support.
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.