Calico Trail Run
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Event overview
The Calico Trail Run is a USATF-sanctioned trail race held as the 22nd annual edition on Sunday, January 25, 2026. The event offers off-road running through the historic Calico Ghost Town and the surrounding Calico Mountains near Yermo, California. The organizer describes the course as combining rugged terrain with the area’s mining history.
Distances
- 30K
- 50K
Location and history
The race is based at the Calico Ghost Town area, listed near 36600 Ghost Town Road, Yermo, CA. Calico Ghost Town was founded in 1881 and became a county regional park after being restored and later donated to San Bernardino County. The site has a history of silver and borax mining dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Organizer and purpose
The event is run by a nonprofit organization that states its mission is to promote education about the Mojave Desert and to provide resources to underprivileged communities interested in desert education. Registration information appears on event pages and includes a registration closing date of January 23. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.