San Marcos
Trail Running Calendar near San Marcos 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near San Marcos 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.
November 2026
Orienteering in Presidio Park on November 14, 2026 with Motala Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced courses, electronic punching, a two hour time limit and a 75 person entry limit.
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.
Trail running at Sycamore Canyon with marathon, half marathon, 10K and hill climb options, notable elevation gains, required self-sufficiency, and costume prizes.
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.
Scenic trail race in San Pasqual Valley with 20 mile, half marathon and 10K options on dirt single track and a free local wine tasting at the finish.
A self supported single-loop trail run of about 51 miles near San Diego on Feb 20, 2027, with no course markings, no aid, and GPX route files provided.
A chip timed 5k run/walk at Akash Winery & Vineyards in Temecula on February 28, 2027, with registration that includes a T-shirt, medal, wine glass and a pour.
March 2027
April 2027
Obstacle course weekend at Pala Fox Raceway with a 5 km sprint of 20 obstacles, a 10 km super of 25 obstacles, kids races and an obstacle workshop.
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.
May 2027
A memorial marathon in San Diego that is noncompetitive and self supported, with an unmarked counter clockwise course and a water stop near Torrey Pine North Parking Lot.
Second annual Mission Trails Twilight Runs feature 50K and 25K loop races plus a 5K out-and-back, starting near sunset at Mission Trails and limited to 300 runners.