Trail Running Calendar California 2026-2027

The Salmon Falls 50K is a point-to-point trail ultra from Coloma to Folsom Lake, featuring a half marathon option. This non-profit event supports type 1 diabetes research and explores the trails of Cronan Ranch.

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..

This premier trail running event takes place on the vast, private land of Tejon Ranch. Choose from a 100k, 50k, 25k, or 11k course through the untouched Tehachapi mountains. Experience incredible views, wildlife-rich canyons, and a finish f..

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.

The Zoom Angel Island will take place in Tiburon on Sunday 1 March 2026. You can run between 5 and 15 miles.

A 5K snowshoe walk and race at Camp Richardson in South Lake Tahoe on March 1, 2026. The machine groomed course crosses forest and mountain meadows and the event benefits Metavivor, a metastatic breast cancer organization.

The Great Ski Race features 26 km and 10 km Nordic ski loops from Tahoe City's Cross Country Center. This fundraiser supports the volunteer Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue team. A finish line party with food and music follows the skiing.

Way Too Cool brings a 50K and a 10 mile trail run to Cool, California on March 7, 2026, over rolling hills with creek crossings and staffed aid stations. Entries include race shirt, finisher medallion, timing, on course nutrition, and post..

Trail event near La Honda, CA offering 10K, half marathon and 50K routes across Skyline, Russian Ridge and Monte Bello preserves, with varied surfaces, multiple aid stations and specified cutoffs.

A trail half marathon and 10K in Auberry, CA on March 7, 2026 with steep hills, about 2500 feet of climbing and mostly single-track trails. Aid stations, finisher medals, event shirts and age group awards are provided.

A community race day in Sanger, CA on March 7, 2026 featuring a flat 10K through downtown plus a range of runs and walks for adults and children, with packet pick-up in Fresno and Sanger; events run rain or shine.

This event combines a scenic 5K trail run or a one-mile fun run/walk with a Polar Plunge fundraiser. The runs take place before participants brave the waters at Granite Bay Main Beach to support Special Olympics Northern California.

Run a unique 5K through an active limestone quarry surrounded by massive machinery. The event offers separate categories for the public, Cemex employees, and school teams. All proceeds benefit local school STEM programs.

Tesoro Viejo Spring Classic in Madera CA offers a half marathon, 10k, 5k run walk and virtual option on groomed trails and through wetland areas, followed by a festival with live music, refreshments and finisher medallions.

A spring trail event at China Camp State Park offering live and virtual 5K, 10K and half marathon options. Courses include technical single track and substantial elevation and organizers do not offer refunds.

Trail runners head to Anza Borrego Desert State Park for the 9th Old West Trail Runs. Choose from 50K, marathon, or half marathon distances starting from Stagecoach Trails RV Resort. The location offers overnight amenities for a full weeken..

The Santa Barbara Nine Trails is a trail run event on March 14, 2026, featuring 35-mile and 17-mile distances. It takes place in Santa Barbara, California. Registration is handled via an online platform, with a detailed runner guide availab..

A 50K trail run in Foresthill, California that follows sections of the Western States Trail on an out and back course. The route starts at Drivers Flat, turns at Dardanelles Creek, includes six aid stations and has a cutoff of 9 hours 30 mi..

Event Overview The Catalina Island Marathon is a multi-distance running event taking place on Catalina Island, off the coast of Los Angeles. The 2026 edition marks its 48th annual occurrence. It is designated as California's State Off-Road..