California
California Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in California for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 342 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in California below and join the trail community at these great events!
November 2026
The 30th Patagonia Salmon Run in Ventura on November 15, 2026 is a 3.14-mile event supporting Santa Barbara Channelkeeper with a zero-waste focus and limited online registration.
Friendsgiving offers 5K, 10K, 15K and half marathon distances at Whittier Narrows on Nov 15, 2026 with finisher medals, live results and free photos.
Trail races at Darrington Trail Head in Folsom Lake offering 5K, 10K, 18M and 36M on rocky single track with aid stations and marked routes.
A trail race at Finegold Creek Preserve in Friant, California, featuring a 10k and a 7k on conserved foothill land. Net proceeds support Kids Kasa Foster Care and the Sierra Foothill Conservancy.
Trail running event in Griffith Park, Hollywood on November 21, 2026 offering 10K, half marathon, 30K, marathon and 50K on singletrack and fire road.
A community fundraiser in San Andreas with runs, walks, rucks, a team fitness challenge, kids races and virtual options supporting Jeppy’s Playground.
A 3 mile cross country run on the Villanova Preparatory campus in Ojai featuring hilly dirt terrain, electronic timing, medals, and limited t shirts.
11th Annual Nomadic 5K Trail Run at Arbolado Park in Walnut Creek on November 21, 2026, a community 5K with a walk option, Mongolian food and kids activities.
Free social trail run in Newport Coast on November 21, 2026 with an approximately 6.5 mile, 1,000 foot hilly route and post run snacks and a raffle.
Ukiah Turkey Trot at Lake Mendocino on 11/22/2026 offers a Kids 5K, a stroller friendly 5K, and a 10K on paved and single track trails.
A community Turkey Trot at Santa Clarita Central Park on 11/26/2026 featuring a 5K cross country course and a 1K kids run, with proceeds supporting club programs.
Trail races in the Santa Monica Mountains on Thanksgiving morning featuring a half marathon, 10k and 5k with on-course support and a post-race festival.
A Thanksgiving morning turkey trot at Point Pinole with 5K, 10K and a short kids sprint, plus a food drive supporting the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano.
Thanksgiving fundraiser at San Leandro Marina with 5K, canicross, 1-mile and kids races supporting the Milo Foundation.
The 10th Annual Benicia Hand Up Turkey Trot on Nov 26 2026 at Benicia Community Park supports the Tim & Jeannie Hamann Foundation with family routes and costume contests.
Trail races at Beals Point near Folsom Lake on Thanksgiving Day offering 10K, 5K and a free 1K kids run with family friendly amenities.
A community Thanksgiving run and walk at Hooper Stadium offering 5K, 10K and a kids race with tee shirts for early registrants and age group awards.
A community 10K and 5K in Cool, CA on Nov 26, 2026 supporting local food closets with food collection and donations.