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Trail Running Calendar near Santa Monica State Beach 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Santa Monica State Beach for 2026-2027! We've gathered 49 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A sunset 10k in Topanga Canyon through Red Rock Canyon featuring steep climbs, singletrack, a descent to the finish, and a post-run gathering under the oaks.
At U.S. Bank Tower participants climb 75 floors or take a self-guided urban hike to support Ketchum Downtown YMCA programs, then gather for a block party with music and food.
A chip timed 5K trail run and walk at Ascot Hills Park with city views, finisher shirt and medal, live results and community activities.
Trail ultras from the Mt. Wilson summit offering 25K and 50K routes on technical single track with stocked aid stations and awards for top finishers.
Trail races of 50K, 30K and 15K through Corriganville Park in Simi Valley on September 26, 2026 with multiple aid stations and a charity contribution.
October 2026
A 5K on shaded eucalyptus horse trails at Ernie Howlett Park in Palos Verdes Peninsula on October 4, 2026. In person and virtual options are available, plus a fundraising route that waives the fee with at least $100 raised for Strides in Recovery.
A stair-climbing event in Central Park, Santa Clarita on October 10, 2026 to raise awareness for rare diseases; registration fee $20 and donations accepted.
Trail races in Cheeseboro Canyon offering 50k, Half Marathon and 10k courses across varied singletrack, fire roads and scenic climbs with aid stations and post-race festival amenities.
A 5K event in Los Angeles on October 25, 2026 to raise funds for dyslexia education, offered both in-person and virtual with a flat one loop course and free parking.
November 2026
Night trail races of 5K and 10K at Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park in Tarzana, with required headlamps, marked courses, aid stations, and on-course medical support.
Sandy Sprint California is a charity 5K run/walk at Griffith Park on November 8, 2026, hosted by the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation to raise funds for research.
Charity run in Griffith Park on 11/14/2026 with pet and human divisions; proceeds support Run for Paws, which helps dogs in need.
Trailsgiving at Elysian Park on November 14, 2026 offers 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon trail routes on hard-packed dirt with marked out and back loops.
Friendsgiving fundraiser run at Whittier Narrows with 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon out and back routes to benefit API Forward Movement.
A multi-day trail event on the Backbone Trail in Malibu covering roughly 69 miles with about 13,000 ft of elevation and categories for runner, light, heavy, and volunteer.
Trail running event in Griffith Park on November 21, 2026 offering distances from 10K to 50K on singletrack and fire road.