South El Monte
Trail Running Calendar near South El Monte 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near South El Monte for 2026-2027! We've gathered 43 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
February 2027
Valentine's Day trail event at Griffith Park offering 5k, 10k, 15k and a half marathon on mostly dirt horse trails with an aid station.
A 5 km Spartan obstacle race with 20 obstacles at Dodger Stadium on February 20, 2027, plus kids races and spectator access in Los Angeles.
4 Mile Hill Challenge at Debs Park on 02/20/2027 features a 4 mile run and a 2K youth hill race with a green earth celebration and pet friendly access.
A night trail relay in Griffith Park where teams of two alternate on a one mile loop, using headlamps and handing off a baton at a marked exchange.
Trail races at Will Rogers State Historic Park offering looped distance and timed options on a rolling two mile course in Pacific Palisades.
March 2027
A family friendly muddy 5K at Oak Canyon Park with obstacles, mud pits, a pre party, VIP options and a Buy One & Give One donation program.
Half marathon, 10K, 5K and a waterfront beer festival at ShoreLine Aquatic Park in Long Beach on March 20, 2027, plus a beer mile and an afternoon Shindig.
Two days of trail runs and bike rides in Griffith Park and on the LA River Bike Path, raising funds for Streets Are For Everyone's road safety work.
Community 5K and 2K at Yorba Park in Anaheim supporting PYLUSD students with timed courses, performance medals, dog friendly rules, and a pancake breakfast.
Trail-running event in Griffith Park, Hollywood offering distances from 10K to 50 Mile on singletrack and fire road with detailed course maps and elevation.
Trail race at Griffith Park on March 27, 2027 offering 5k, 10k, 15k and a half marathon with chip timing, aid station, custom medals and race photos.
April 2027
Timed 3, 6 and 12 hour running and walking event on a scenic 2 mile loop through Southern California's coastal redwood grove at Carbon Canyon Regional Park.
May 2027
A 5k through Whittier Narrows Park with a post-run festival featuring tacos, beer, live music, optional chip timing, and finisher items.
Mount Wilson Trail Race on May 29, 2027 features limited entry, age 14 and up, set alongside a free 16 week training program in Sierra Madre.
June 2027
A trail event in Griffith Park offering a 26.2 mile team marathon relay and a single-loop 8K. Features chip timing for the relay, aid stations with medical staff, shirts, medals, prizes, food vendors and live DJs.
Multiple chip timed distances at Griffith Park on a marked out and back trail, with aid station, medals, free photos and a 3 hour 15 minute half marathon time limit.
Third annual Old Zoo Half Marathon in Griffith Park with a scenic, relatively flat course, Half Marathon and 12K distances, and a Tiger finisher medal.
July 2027
Timed 5K, 10K, 15K and half marathon at Griffith Park with chip timing, aid station, finisher medals, live results, and free parking.
Experience a 2-mile coastal run at Hermosa Beach featuring a challenging mix of soft and hard-packed sand as part of the International Surf Festival.