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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 47 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
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.
Halloween-themed running at West Creek Park in Valencia with 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon loop courses, aid stations, and custom finisher medals.
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 fundraising event in Los Angeles for Dyslexia Awareness Month with in-person and virtual options; proceeds support educational programs and resources.
November 2026
Night trail race in Tarzana with marked 5K and 10K courses on fire roads, aid stations, medical support, and a required headlamp for all runners.
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.
A 4K pet division and a 5K human-only race in Griffith Park on 11/14/2026, with proceeds supporting the Run for Paws nonprofit.
Trailsgiving offers trail races in Elysian Park with 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon options, marked out-and-back loops and an aid station at the turnaround.
Multiple distances at Whittier Narrows on November 15, 2026 with marked out-and-back loops, aid station, finisher medals, photos, and race-day registration options.
A multi-day trail event on Malibu’s Backbone Trail covering about 69 miles with roughly 13,000 ft of elevation gain and options for runner or weighted categories.
Trail running event in Griffith Park on November 21, 2026 offering distances from 10K to 50K on singletrack and fire road.
A Thanksgiving Day community run in Santa Clarita offering a 5K cross country course through Central Park and a 1K for children. The event benefits the Santa Clarita Track Club and awards medals to the first 600 competitors.
Thanksgiving morning trail races in the Santa Monica Mountains near Reseda, featuring a half marathon, 10k and 5k with finish area amenities and race awards.
December 2026
An in-person half marathon on Runyon Canyon trails in Los Angeles on Saturday, December 5, 2026, with tickets listed at 0.00 USD.
Holiday themed event at West Creek Park offering 5k 10k 15k and a half marathon on December 6 2026 with marked looped courses and aid stations each loop.