Trail Running Calendar California 2026-2027

An annual DPMR snowshoe race in Truckee on February 8, 2026 offering 5K and 10K distances at Prosser OHV. The event normally requires snowshoes, has a $25 entry fee, member discounts, and limited loaner snowshoes.

A cross country event in Fresno featuring an 8K race, a 2 mile walk and kids races. The off-road course includes water pits, muddy sections, hills and hay obstacles, and 8K age group awards are offered.

The Ranch 50K is a trail race in Escondido's Daley Ranch area on February 14, 2026, featuring a 50K and a Half Marathon. Both courses start and finish at Dixon Lake and include multiple aid stations. Participants receive race swag, and fini..

Scenic races at San Leandro Marina on February 14, 2026, with half marathon, 10K, 5K and a remote runner option. The mostly flat bayside course stays close to the water and offers views of San Francisco and the Bay.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Farmer Bob's Live, Love, Run 5K winding through orange orchards on a picturesque citrus ranch in Ivanhoe. Chip timed with a custom finisher medal, fresh picked oranges and a lively DJ celebration.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a bold, self supported trail loop in San Diego. This unmarked 51 mile course around PQ Canyon demands navigation and self reliance, rewarding runners with scenic trails and a true backcountry challenge.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a scenic trail run in Griffith Park Los Angeles. Choose from 5k, 10k, 15k or half marathon loops and enjoy aid stations, a finisher medal, free photos and post race snacks.

FOURmidable is a trail running event in Auburn, California offering 50K, 35.5K, half marathon and 13K races. Prize money is funded by runner donations matched up to $3,000, plus a $500 bonus for a 50K course-record break.

Trail race in San Pasqual Valley with 20 mile, half marathon and 10K options; the longer courses summit Raptor Ridge twice and most of the terrain is single track. Finish line features a free wine tasting with local vineyards.

Redtail Ridge at Lake Chabot on February 21, 2026 features 5K to 50K trail races on mixed dirt trails, fire roads and some paved sections. The event is chip timed, cupless, and limited to 500 runners.

Explore scenic trails at Folsom Lake with the Lost Trail Half Marathon and 5K. The well-marked courses offer lake views and wildflowers. Awards celebrate top finishers and age group performers.

Montara Mountain Trail Run in Pacifica on Feb 21, 2026 offers distances from a 10K to a 50K plus a free kids 50 yd dash, marked courses, aid stations every 6 to 7 miles, and a cupless hydration policy.

A trail event at Audubon Center at Debs Park on February 21, 2026 offering a 4 mile run and a 2K youth hill challenge. The route runs on rolling hills with narrow trails, is pet friendly, and includes hydration stations.

Join the Wild Goose Chase at Lime Ridge in Walnut Creek for a map based trail adventure through oaks, quarries, and rock labyrinths. Choose 5K or 10K and navigate an unmarked course to find checkpoints, then enjoy post race treats.

A community running event in Clovis offering competitive and fun runs plus a virtual 5k, supporting veteran-focused nonprofits. The in-person course uses the Clovis Old Town Trail and includes chip timing and age group awards.

A point to point trail event near Coloma offering a 50K ultrarun and a new half marathon, organized by Coloma River Races to benefit Breakthrough T1D, with multiple aid stations, local finisher medals and age group awards.

Sycamore Canyon on Feb 28, 2026 is a loop course trail event at Goodman Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve near Poway, CA. It offers 100K and 50K as solo or four person relays and a half marathon; solo 100K entrants need a prior 50K or longer f..

Trail races at Tejon Ranch near Lebec California include 100k 50k 25k and 11k on fire roads with marked courses aid stations and chip timing. The event offers camping options a finish festival with food and a beer garden for 21 plus.

Trail event in Japatul Valley offering a Kids 2K plus 5K, 10K and 15K on private ranch trails. Team awards, long sleeve tech shirts and cookie medals are part of the event experience.

A chip timed trail event at Panorama Vista Preserve with 6K and 12K courses, hand made age group awards, event shirt, post race pancake breakfast, raffles, and a finisher medal.