Rancho Mission Viejo
Trail Running Calendar near Rancho Mission Viejo 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Rancho Mission Viejo for 2026-2027! We've gathered 22 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A 5k trail run at Red Rock Wilderness near Silverado, CA featuring fire roads and single track, 300 feet of climbing, one aid station, a cupless policy, and no pets allowed.
September 2026
A Stadion obstacle race at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 12, 2026, featuring a 5 km course with 20 obstacles plus a kids race and spectator options.
Free social trail run in Newport Coast at El Moro and Laguna Coast Wilderness Park about 6.5 miles with 1,165 feet of elevation gain.
Experience a scenic multisport event at Crystal Cove State Beach featuring swim legs in the Pacific Ocean and a closed bike course on the Pacific Coast Highway. Choose from triathlon duathlon aquabike or trail run options.
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.
October 2026
A 3 miles open race on the Sunset Conference cross country course at Huntington Beach Central Park on October 3, 2026, featuring electronic timing and age group medals.
A set of trail races at Lake Perris featuring a 200 mile route with over 44,000 feet of climbing, looped courses, group campground access and cash prizes.
Trail races at Caspers Wilderness Park in San Juan Capistrano offering five distances from 10K to 50K across singletrack and fire road with varied elevation.
A 3.6 mile trail loop at Coastal Peak Park with about 585 ft gain per loop through coastal sage scrub and riparian canyons; part of the Southern California UltraRunner Grand Prix Series.
November 2026
Trail running event in Silverado, CA on November 7, 2026 offering marathon, new 25k, half marathon and 10K routes out of Black Star Canyon.
Fixed-time 3, 6, and 8 hour trail runs on an approximately 2.75-mile loop at O'Neill Regional Park in Trabuco Canyon with a main aid station and about 500 feet gain per lap.
December 2026
Trail races at Crystal Cove State Park on December 12, 2026, featuring a prize 15K, a 6K and a Kids 1K with race shirts, medals and free photos.
January 2027
SoCal Spartan Trifecta Weekend at Lake Perris offers 5K, 10K, 21K and kids obstacle races on a flat, fast course in a mountain rimmed park.
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.
May 2027
Trail runs at Crystal Cove State Park with 50K, 25K and 5K courses on dirt roads and single track, benefiting the John Wayne Cancer Foundation.