Trail Running Calendar California 2025-2026

The SoCal Summer 6K/12K, hosted by Pasadena Running Company, is a trail running event held at Lower Arroyo Park in Pasadena, California. Scheduled for a summer Friday evening, it offers two distance options: a 6K (3.9 miles) and a 12K (7.8 miles, two loops of the 6K course). The course features mixe..

The Calero Hills Trail Fest, held at Calero County Park in San Jose, CA, offers a variety of trail running distances including a marathon, 30K, half marathon, 10 miler, 10K, and 5K. The courses feature challenging ascents and descents through scenic old oak groves, single track trails, and dirt path..

The Lost Sierra Endurance Race, held in Downieville, California, offers a challenging trail running experience through the scenic Sierra Nevada mountains. Scheduled for July 26, 2025, the event features three distances: 25K, 50K, and 100K. The 100K is an out-and-back course from Downieville to Pluma..

Mountain Tiger Donner Summit is an 11-mile point-to-point mountain trail race held on Donner Summit in Tahoe, California. The challenging course features four summits and ridge running along Sugar Bowl and Royal Gorge trails, with 3,300 feet of elevation gain starting at 7,000 feet altitude. The rac..

The Great Shasta Rail Trail run, held near McCloud, California, offers multiple distances including 10K, 30K, and 50K, as well as burro races. The course is relatively flat with excellent footing, featuring out-and-back routes that showcase stunning views of Mt. Shasta and crisp mountain air.This sc..

The Folsom 100 is an exhilarating 100-mile ultramarathon that takes place around Folsom Lake, California. Scheduled for August 1, 2025, this challenging race features a point-to-point course with a single out-and-back section. Participants have 34 hours to complete the loop, which includes stunning..

The Riley Park Trail Races, held in Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park in Orange County, California, offer a variety of distances including a 30k, half marathon, 10 miler, 10k, 5k, and a unique 6-hour race. This family-friendly event features scenic single and double track trails, providing runners wit..

The Angeles Crest 100 Mile Endurance Run, held annually since 1986, is a challenging point-to-point ultramarathon in the San Gabriel Mountains of Southern California. Covering 100 miles from Wrightwood to Altadena, the course features elevations from 1,135 to 9,300 feet, with steep climbs, rocky ter..

The Rodeo Valley Trail Run, held in the scenic Marin Headlands near Sausalito, California, offers trail races of 8K, Half Marathon, 30K, and 50K distances. Starting near historic Fort Cronkhite and Rodeo Beach, the course features challenging steep climbs and descents along coastal trails with stunn..

The Point Mariah Trail Marathon, hosted by Donner Party Mountain Runners, takes place near Truckee, California, at the Soda Springs Ski Resort. This unique trail marathon covers approximately 26.4 miles with about 4,300 feet of elevation gain, featuring a multi-loop course through the protected Roya..

The Green Valley Lake Half Marathon, held in the San Bernardino Mountains between Running Springs and Big Bear, offers a scenic and challenging mountain race experience. The course begins with a flat 3/4 mile loop along the lake, then ascends gradually with a 400-foot climb to a rewarding overlook...

The Skyline 50K Endurance Run, held annually in August at Lake Chabot Marina in Castro Valley, California, is one of the longest-running 50K races in the state and among the oldest in the U.S. The course features a large loop through the scenic East Bay Regional Parks, reaching Skyline Gate. Known f..

The Into the Wild OC Trail Run is a 5K trail race held at Saddleback Wilderness in Orange, California. The course features a mix of fire roads and single-track trails with an elevation gain of 300 feet, offering a moderately challenging run through natural terrain. Participants will find one aid sta..

The Mount Madonna Challenge, held in Gilroy, California, is a historic trail running event featuring a half marathon, 10K, and 5K races. Known for its challenging elevation gains—2,828 feet for the half marathon, 1,532 feet for the 10K, and 843 feet for the 5K—the race courses offer a rigorous test..

Bear Creek is a trail running event held in Lafayette, California, featuring a half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances. The courses are known for their challenging hills rather than being flat or fast, offering runners and hikers a scenic experience through Briones Regional Park. Participants receive c..

The Windfall Full Moon Trail Run, held in Alpine, California, offers a unique nighttime trail running experience under the bright full moon. Participants can choose from four distances: 5K, 10K, 15K (combining 5K and 10K loops), and a challenging 30K (running the loops twice). The course features mo..

The Pinecrest Run is an annual running event held in Pinecrest, California, set in the scenic Sierra Nevada mountains. Celebrating its 49th year in 2025, the event features a 5-mile recreational run that winds through the roads of Pinecrest and along the shores of Pinecrest Lake, as well as a shorte..

The SAR Wild Run is a family-friendly trail running and hiking event held at Shaver Lake, California, at an elevation of 5,400 feet. Scheduled for August 10, 2025, it features multiple distances including a Trail Half Marathon, 10K Trail Run, 5K Trail Wild Run, 2-Mile Hike, and a virtual option. The..

South Bay 24 is an endurance running event held at Montgomery Waller Community Park in San Diego, featuring a 1.25-mile loop course that includes trail, grass, and bike path surfaces. The event offers multiple race options including a 24-hour race, 12-hour day and night races, a 6-hour race, and a h..

The Almaden Hills Trail Run - Summer is a challenging trail running event held at Almaden Quicksilver Park in the scenic Almaden Valley, San Jose, California. The course features a mix of 60% dirt roads and 40% single-track trails, with significant elevation gains offering stunning views and country..