Outdoor SoCal

King of the Hammers 2025
2025-01-30 - 2025-02-08
King of the Hammers, which takes place in Southern California’s Johnson Valley, is one of the world’s largest off-road races, combining Baja-style desert racing with extreme rock crawling.
The event, which runs for two weeks from late January into February, race has evolved from a dozen teams racing for bragging rights and a case of beer, to more than 530 teams competing before more than 80,000 fans in person and 2 million viewers online.
Here’s the sizzle reel from last year:

Johnson Valley OHV area will be closed during the event.

CORVA Truckhaven Challenge 2025
2025-01-25 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Truckhaven, 2098 Frontage Road, Thermal, California, 92217, United States
The 27th CORVA Truckhaven Challenge, set in the rugged Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreational Area of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park offers a unique off-road experience. Scheduled for January 25, 2025, this event caters to 4×4 truck and Jeep, ATV and motorcycle enthusiasts, providing a blend of challenging terrains and community-driven activities.

Lake Perris Spartan Race
2025-01-25 00:00 - 2025-01-26 00:00 | Lake Perris Recreation Area, Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA, 92571, United States
The Lake Perris Spartan Race is set to take place at Lake Perris Recreational Area in Perris, CA. This event is part of the Spartan Trifecta Weekend and features various race formats designed to challenge participants of different skill levels.
The event will include the following races:

Spartan Sprint (5K): This is the shortest course with 20 obstacles. It serves as an introduction to the Spartan race world.
Spartan Super (10K): A more challenging course with 25 obstacles, set in rugged terrain and high-altitude.
Spartan Beast (21K): This is a grueling 21K course with 30 obstacles, designed to test both physical strength and mental toughness.
Spartan Kids Race: Catered to children aged 4-13, this race offers different distances based on age, allowing young Spartans to experience the thrill of the race,

Spectator passes are available for those who wish to watch the event. Additionally, the weekend offers a chance for participants to complete the Spartan Trifecta by finishing the Sprint, Super, and Beast races.
The Spartan Race is a series of obstacle races of varying distance and difficulty, ranging from 3 miles to marathon distances. These races are known for their physically and mentally challenging obstacles, which test a participant’s endurance, strength, and agility.

Anza-Borrego Family Camping
2025-01-17 - 2025-01-19 | Camp Borrego, 200 Palm Canyon D, Borrego Springs, CA, 92004, United States
Anza-Borrego Family Camping offers a three-day, two-night adventure in one of California’s most scenic desert landscapes. Designed for families of all experience levels, this all-inclusive trip provides camping gear, hearty meals, and engaging outdoor activities led by seasoned educators. Participants can explore the unique desert environment on guided hikes, enjoy team-building games, roast s’mores by the campfire, and marvel at a starlit sky far from city lights.
Held at the “Camp Borrego” site in Borrego Springs, attendees learn about desert wildlife, geology, and conservation through hands-on lessons suitable for all ages. The program is led by Annie DeFino, an outdoor education professional with more than a decade of experience teaching in diverse natural settings. Her passion for the Sonoran Desert shines through as she shares insights into local flora, fauna, and the importance of preserving desert habitats.
Whether you’re new to camping or looking to enhance your existing skills, Anza-Borrego Family Camping provides a fun-filled, educational escape perfect for families seeking quality time in nature. Come prepared for desert discoveries, memorable bonding moments, and the simple joy of sleeping under the stars.

Mount Laguna Trail Fest 2024
2024-10-18 08:00 - 17:00 | El Prado Group Campground, 468-470 Los Huecos Road, Mt Laguna, CA, CA, 91948, United States
Mount Laguna Trail Fest is a mountain biking festival held in the Laguna Mountains near the town of Mount Laguna, in the mountains east of San Diego.

Organized by the San Diego Mountain Biking Association, the festival features vendor booths, educational programs, and organized rides on the many trails the area has to offer.

The event centers around El Prado Campground, which is part of the Mount Laguna Recreation Area and managed by the National Forest Service.

For more information on the event, visit the San Diego Mountain Biking Association’s website for the event.

For more information on visiting the Mount Laguna area, check out our guide to Mount Laguna Adventure. Laguna Campground is right next to El Prado and a great place to camp for the event.

Bishop Craggin Classic 2024
2024-10-18 - 2024-10-20 | Bishop, Bishop, United States
The Bishop Craggin’ Classic is an American Alpine Club rock climbing event held annually in the Easter Sierra town of Bishop, California. It is part of the AAC’s Craggin Classic Series, which brings climbers together at world-class climbing destinations in the United States.

The events gather the climbing community to celebrate, learn, and develop new skills and give back to the crag. The event was started a decade ago by local climbers looking to clean up the Buttermilks, a popular bouldering area, and afterward drink some beers with friends.

World Surf League Championships
2024-09-06 - 2024-09-14 | Trestles Surf Break
The World Surf League Championships is the annual pro surf tour finale and in 2023 will be held at Lower Trestles, the famous Southern California surf break in San Clemente.
The World Surf League, which organizes the event, is the governing body for professional surfers. The championship series are held at iconic surf locations worldwide, such as Pipeline in Hawaii, Teahupo’o in Tahiti, and Jeffreys Bay in South Africa. Surfers accumulate points based on their performance in each event, and at the end of the season, the male and female surfers with the most points are crowned the WSL World Champions.

Reel Rock 18 - Outdoor Film Festival 2024 - Southern California
2024-03-22 08:00 - 17:00
The Reel Rock Film Festival is a celebrated annual event, known for showcasing some of the best and newest films in the climbing and adventure sports world. The festival offers a unique experience for climbing enthusiasts, outdoor adventure lovers, and those passionate about filmmaking and storytelling.
The Reel Rock World Tour visits two cities in Southern California this year. Here are the planned stops:

San Diego, CA
Venue: Asylum Climbing Gym
Date: February 24, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM
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Santa Rosa, CA
Host: B-Rad Foundation
Venue: Summerfield Cinemas
Date: March 22, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM
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