Trail Running Calendar California 2025-2026

Test your limits at NorCal Backyard Ultra at Beals Point on Folsom Lake where runners tackle an hourly loop of about 4.2 miles until one remains. Choose Last Person Standing or the 24 hour Mini and soak in scenic lakefront trails.

Join Runapalooza in Clovis on November 8 for scenic runs along the Old Town Clovis Trail with competitive and fun 5K, 2 mile and virtual options. Celebrate at the finish with treats, a finisher medal and support Beyond The Barracks.

Tackle scenic rolling trails around Lake Chabot with distances from 8K to 50K and a free kids dash. Well marked loops, stocked aid stations and a cupless policy make this a rewarding challenge for trail runners of all levels.

Run the scenic Catalina Island Half Marathon or 10K on November 8, 2025 in Avalon, where a trail course climbs to a summit with sweeping Pacific and Channel Island views. Bring the family for a kids 1K or test yourself in the Triple Crown C..

Run or walk the 23rd annual Tulare Santa Fe Trail A Thon 5k on November 8, 2025 at Live Oak Park and support Tulare Sunrise Rotary's high school scholarship program. All finishers get a commemorative medal and a festive community atmosphere..

Enjoy scenic redwood trails at Huddart Park with distances from 3 Mile to Half Marathon, plus a family Mermaid Dash for kids. Try the festive 6 Hour Challenge to see how many 3 Mile loops you can cover, or join virtually.

Take on the rolling, scenic trails of Rancho Cañada del Oro in Morgan Hill with distances from 5K to 50K. Expect challenging hills, mixed singletrack and fire road, creek crossings and big views framed by old oaks for a true trail running a..

Tackle rugged trails at the inaugural Rock Cobbler Trail Run in Bakersfield and test your endurance on steep, scenic courses at Rio Bravo Ranch. Aid stations, chip timing, swag and a half Pebbler option make this a rewarding trail challenge..

Run scenic, technical trails on Mt Tam with sweeping coastal views and big climbs, then celebrate with food and drinks on Stinson Beach. Four distances from 10K to 50K welcome every level of trail runner.

Push your limits at the Sri Chinmoy 6 hour race around Miramar Reservoir, a scenic 5 mile loop with chip timing and a 70 runner field. Walkers welcome and all finishers receive a shirt, medal and certificate.

Spartan Trail Central California at Santa Margarita on November 9 offers 50K, half marathon and 10K over rolling grassy hills, cow pastures and oak lined arroyos. Tackle steep climbs and uneven footing, then enjoy local wine after the race.

Test your grit in a Last One Standing challenge at Smith Ranch: run a 4.18 mile loop each hour on scenic dirt trails until only one remains. Camp, hearty aid station fare, campfire and a western style buckle for the final finisher.

Take on scenic trails at Finegold Creek Preserve in the Wascally Wabbit Trail Race, offering 7k and 10k run or walk options on November 15. Enjoy creekside views and support Kids Kasa Foster Care and the Sierra Foothill Conservancy.

Run I Didn't Make It to CIF on Nov 15 in Ojai, a lively 3 mile cross country over scenic campus dirt trails with start and finish on the track. Entry includes electronic timing, a finisher medal, T shirt and post race snacks.

Experience rugged single track loops and scenic ranch country at the Tierra Redonda Mountain Trail Run in Bradley, California, with distances from 5 km up to 48 hour events. Family friendly with dogs on leash, onsite camping, live music and..

Take on the 4 Mile Hill Challenge at Debs Park in Los Angeles on November 15, a scenic trail run over rolling hills with refreshment stops and a youth 2K uphill challenge. Pet friendly with race day packet pick up and a T shirt for particip..

Hit rolling single track along Folsom Lake at the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge in El Dorado Hills on Nov 15, 2025. Distances from 5K to marathon, with technical terrain, a creek crossing, aid stations and a finisher medal.

Hit the autumn trails at Chino Hills State Park on November 15, 2025, with 30K and 50K options. Well marked courses, plentiful aid and sweeping views support the Discovery Center for a spirited day of trail running.

Hit the trails along the Stanislaus River at the Ripon Turkey Trail Run, offering 5K, 10K and half marathon options for all levels. Enjoy a custom tech shirt, finisher medal and post race refreshments in a scenic park setting.

Join the 29th annual Patagonia Salmon Run, a scenic 5K in Ventura on November 16, 2025 that supports South Coast Habitat Restoration and its Ventura River fish passage project. Run, reduce waste, and celebrate local habitat conservation.