Trail Running calendar near Beckwourth 2026-2027

A student-run trail 5K in Zephyr Cove with an 800 meter kids run, creek and log crossings, medals, popsicles for kids, and student-designed shirts sold separately.

The Lake Tahoe Trail Festival will take place in Zephyr Cove on Monday 28 September 2026. You can run between 15 and 100 kilometers.

Yuba Gold is a self guided *50K* point to point in Nevada City, CA held October 1 to 31, 2026. Runners complete the original South Yuba Campground to Bear Valley course, submit an activity link for ranking, and receive a finisher award.

Trail runs near Bear Valley and Lake Spaulding with a 50K and a 24 mile option. The 50K includes a summit loop with about 5,700 ft of gain, rocky sections on Signal Peak OHV Road, cupless aid stations, and finisher medals.

Kokanee Trail Runs on October 4, 2026 in South Lake Tahoe features a 1/2 Marathon, 10K, 5K and a half mile Tadpole Trot with scenic lake and mountain courses, aid stations, sustainable event shirts, and local charity support.

A two day ultra at Sparks Marina near Reno with timed and fixed distance events on a paved, lighted loop. Options include 3, 6, 12, 24 and 48 hour races, 50 and 100 miles, plus a 6 hour relay.

Trail races in Auburn, California along the American River Canyon rim with live music and free cider. Distances include a 50K, a half marathon and a 5 mile course with aid stations on the longer routes.

A fatass trail run in Foresthill, CA offering 25 mile and 50 mile courses along the North Fork of the American River. Entry is free and field size is limited to 50 runners, with off trail sections and significant elevation gain.

Trail races in Nevada City on October 11 2026 include a 13.1 miles half marathon, a 10K and a 5K with mixed terrain, aid stations and views along Deer Creek. Organized by Sierra TrailBlazers and Bear Yuba Land Trust.

Point to point trail races on the Bizz Johnson Trail in Lassen National Forest featuring a USATF certified Boston qualifier marathon, a 50K, an Express half and a 10K with remote starts and aid stations.

Insomnia is a night trail race in the Sierra Nevada foothills offering 35K, 14K and 5K options. Courses are marked with reflective ribbons and headlamps are required; the 35K has a 5 hour 30 minute overall cutoff.

Trail running in Cool, California with 5k, 10k and half marathon options on Sierra Foothills trails. Proceeds support Georgetown Divide Ready by 21 and a Camp Taylor scholarship; family packages, childcare, and a post-race breakfast are inc..

Trail races in Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park offer distances from a Kids Run to a half marathon on singletrack and paved sections, with marked courses, aid stations, a 4.5 hour time limit, and on site parking for a fee.

Peavine Peak Hill Climb in Reno is a 9.4 mile route with about 3,018 ft of elevation gain that climbs to the summit of Peavine Peak and returns via the same canyon, featuring singletrack, a rocky ATV trail and two aid stations.

A trail running event at Jacks Valley Elementary School featuring fire roads and single track with steep sections and scenic views, multiple distance options, mapped courses in CalTopo, and no finisher or division awards.

Trail races in Upper Bidwell Park featuring a 13.1 mile half marathon and a 4 mile hourly endurance challenge with creek crossings, single track trails, aid stations, bag check, bike valet, and reusable cup provision.

The Rubicon is a remote on and off-trail foot race at Oxbow Reservoir, CA, organized by Skybreaker Racing. It offers three routes from about 15 to 43 miles with large elevation gain and multiple water crossings.

Experience the autumn scenery of Jenkinson Lake at the Trail Run at Sly Park. This event offers distances from a 5K to a 50K ultra on shaded pine forest trails with rolling hills and lakeside views.

Trail run at Salmon Falls Ranch with a single lap 10K (10.5K) and a two lap half marathon on single track trails featuring creek crossings, climbs and views. Proceeds support the American River Conservancy.

The Sand Harbor 5K and 10K will take place in Sand Harbor on Saturday 31 October 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.