California
California Obstacle Race Calendar 2025-2026
Explore the best obstacle runs in California for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 13 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in California below and join the running community at these great events!
January 2026
Take on the SoCal Spartan Trifecta Weekend at scenic Lake Perris. Flat, fast courses offer Sprint, Super and Beast distances with dozens of classic obstacles, festival vibes, camping and finisher swag as you chase the Trifecta medal.
March 2026
Tough Mudder Los Angeles hits Lake Elsinore Raceway March 21 and 22, 2026 with muddy trail and raceway obstacle courses. Choose 5K, 15K or the Infinity multi lap to stack laps, earn finisher swag and soak up Mudder Village festival vibes.
Push your fitness limits at SoCal DEKA FIT in Anaheim on Mar 21 and 22, 2026. Ten functional training zones paired with 500 m runs form a 5 km course for a fast, full body challenge at multiple intensity levels.
Tough Mudder Los Angeles hits Lake Elsinore Raceway March 21 and 22, 2026 with muddy trail and raceway obstacle courses. Choose 5K, 15K or the Infinity multi lap to stack laps, earn finisher swag and soak up Mudder Village festival vibes.
April 2026
Join the San Jose Spartan Trifecta Weekend at Woodward Reservoir Regional Park in Oakdale, CA for two days of Sprint, Super and Beast races plus a kids course. Conquer classic obstacles, grab finisher swag and chase a Trifecta medal.
Take on rugged trails, mud and motocross terrain at the San Diego Spartan Race at Pala Fox Raceway. Choose Sprint, Super or Kids courses, tackle classic Spartan obstacles and celebrate with music, beer gardens and a finisher medal.
Get muddy and conquer obstacles at the 5K Mud Run at Hobb's Grove in Sanger on April 26, 2026. Open to all ages with Adult and KIDZ Family waves, this lively festival offers pro photos and big fun for the whole crew.
May 2026
Push your limits at the Big Bear Lake Spartan Race at Snow Summit on May 16 and 17, 2026, a Trifecta Weekend high in the mountains. Choose Sprint, Super, Beast or Trail courses over steep climbs and classic Spartan obstacles, then earn your finisher..
Conquer rugged coastal trails and wooded hills at the Monterey Spartan Race in Toro Park, May 30 and 31. Sprint, Super and Kids races plus trail events deliver challenging obstacles, festival vibes and finisher gear to celebrate your effort.
August 2026
Take on the Sacramento Spartan Race at Mahon Ranch Aug 29 to 30 with rugged trails, river crossings and challenging obstacles for Sprint, Super and Kids races. Celebrate at the finish festival with music, beer gardens and team entries.
September 2026
Challenge yourself at Tough Mudder Big Bear at Bear Mountain for a high altitude weekend of muddy fun with 5K and 10K courses featuring famous obstacles like Block Ness Monster and Funky Monkey. Finishers earn a medal, shirt and finisher headband.
Take on the Temecula Spartan at Lake Elsinore Raceway for rugged trails, warm Southern California weather, and dozens of obstacles across Sprint, Super, and Kids races. Finishers get festival access and finisher swag.
October 2026
Bring your pup to Ruff Run California on Oct 17, 2026 for a playful obstacle course across 20 acres of high desert with mud, water and brain teasers to test your bond. Stay after for music, games and vendors.
