Trail 50mi events in California, United States
Find trail 50mi events in California, United States. Compare 8 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Events to explore include Machete Muertos Trail Races, Anza Borrego Cuyamaca 50 Mile Run and San Diego 50 & Trail Runs.
Compare running races by distance, date and surface, from shorter road events to trail races and ultras.
8 listed events · 8 with upcoming dates
Upcoming 50mi events
8 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Machete Muertos Trail Races
USAPerris, California
Mountain trail races around Lake Perris for the DÃa de los Muertos weekend. The 200-mile race starts on Wednesday, with the shorter races starting on…
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Anza Borrego Cuyamaca 50 Mile Run
USAJulian, California
A point-to-point trail ultra from the mountains near Julian to the desert finish at Stagecoach Trails RV Resort.
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San Diego 50 & Trail Runs
USAEscondido, California
Trail races through San Pasqual Valley and around Lake Hodges, with shorter and junior options.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Monterey Ultra
USAMonterey, California
A 50-mile trail race through Fort Ord National Monument.
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Will Rogers Ultra
USAPacific Palisades, California
Timed and fixed-distance trail races on a loop at Will Rogers State Historic Park.
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Marin Ultra Challenge
USASausalito, California
Demanding coastal trail ultras through the Marin Headlands and Mount Tamalpais.
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Leona Divide
USALake Hughes, California
Mountain trail ultras and a 30K starting in Lake Hughes.
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Malibu Canyon Trail Races
USAMalibu, California
Trail ultras and shorter races in Point Mugu State Park.
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Past races and previous editions
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The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Escondido (1), Julian (1), Lake Hughes (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about 50mi events in California
What should I check before a running event in California?
Choose your distance, then check the route, elevation, cut-off time and entry conditions in the organiser’s race guide.
Which trail 50mi events are coming up in California, United States?
Machete Muertos Trail Races is listed for 30 October 2026. Anza Borrego Cuyamaca 50 Mile Run is listed for 5 December 2026. San Diego 50 & Trail Runs is listed for 9 January 2027. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
Where can I find race entry details for California, United States?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.