San Juan Capistrano
Trail Running Calendar near San Juan Capistrano 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near San Juan Capistrano for 2026-2027! We've gathered 19 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A social in-person 5k at Carlsbad Forum Lawn where participants prepare and carry homemade ice cream to enjoy afterward, with music, games, free parking, and all ages.
Obstacle course weekend at Lake Elsinore Raceway featuring Sprint 5K, Super 10K, kids races, and Hurricane Heat formats on September 26 to 27, 2026.
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.
Free social trail run in Newport Coast covering about 6.5 miles and 1,000 feet of climb, on hilly and rocky trails; participants should have trail experience.
Trail races at Caspers Wilderness Park near San Juan Capistrano offering 10K, half, 35K, marathon and 50K on well marked singletrack and fire roads.
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
Experience California's premiere trail race with distances from 10k to a full marathon through the scenic Black Star Canyon and Cleveland National Forest.
Fixed-time trail runs of 3, 6 and 8 hours on an approximately 2.75 mile loop through O'Neill Regional Park in Trabuco Canyon, CA.
An obstacle and mud focused 5K at Oak Canyon Park on Nov 21, 2026, featuring a course with mud pits and obstacles, pre race and finish festivals, and Value and VIP registration options.
December 2026
Race through the scenic ridges and single tracks of Newport Beach at the Crystal Cove Trail Run, featuring 15k, 6k, and kids distances just minutes from the coast.
March 2027
Family friendly 5K mud run at Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium on March 13, 2027 with mud pits, obstacles, slides and a Pre Party.
Tough Mudder Lake Elsinore on March 20, 2027 offers 5–15+ km obstacle courses at Lake Elsinore Raceway, plus Infinity laps, spectator village, and finisher rewards.
Tough Mudder at Lake Elsinore Raceway on March 20, 2027 offers 15 kilometers, 5 to 8 kilometers, Infinity laps, 20+ obstacles and finisher rewards.
April 2027
Experience the coastal trails of Crystal Cove State Park with a 6K or 10 mile trail run featuring canyon climbs and views of the Pacific Ocean.
May 2027
Trail races at Crystal Cove State Park on May 8, 2027 offering 50K, 25K and 5K courses with ocean views; proceeds support John Wayne Cancer Foundation.
Trail races at O'Neill Regional Park in Trabuco Canyon on May 15, 2027 offering distances from 10K to 50K over shaded singletrack and fire roads.
July 2027