Trail Running calendar near Bishop 2025-2026

Run scenic single track trails in the San Joaquin River Gorge with a challenging half marathon or 10K and finisher medals and shirts. Expect steep foothill climbs, rugged footing, aid stations, and big views.

Join the Sanger Blossom Trail Run on Saturday March 7, 2026 for a flat, scenic 10K through downtown and blooming orchards. Family friendly races and walks from tots to adults make it a fun rain or shine community day.

Run the Wild Wild West Marathon & Ultra in Lone Pine CA across the Alabama Hills and Mt Whitney foothills, with distances from 10 miles to a 50 mile ultra. Celebrating 46 years, this community run offers classic alpine views.

Run the Sasquatch Trail Run in Woodlake CA on May 9, 2026 with competitive, fun and virtual 5k options plus a kids race. Scenic 3.16 mile course has river crossings, finisher shirt and medal and benefits Dry Creek Preserve.

Experience the rugged beauty of the Eastern Sierra at the Bishop High Sierra Ultras in Bishop, CA on May 16, 2026. Multiple distances to 100K traverse high altitude roads and trails with aid station support and a custom finisher medallion.

Run 8 miles and climb 4,600 feet to the historic ghost town of Cerro Gordo in this no time limit mountain challenge. Finishers are greeted with a mountaintop barbecue, live music, a finisher's medal and shuttle return to Keeler.

Run through towering Sierra National Forest in the 36th Shadow of the Giants on June 6, 2026, with 50k and 20k trail options. Aid stations, early starts, and a lively Camp Green Meadows race weekend create a scenic community feel.

Run the legendary Badwater 135, a 135 mile nonstop ultramarathon from Death Valley to Whitney Portal, July 27 to 29, 2026. Limited to invited athletes and requiring a support crew, this iconic race tests endurance across scorching desert fl..

Challenge yourself on the Ely Mountain Trail Race at Balsam Forebay near Shaver Lake, CA, with 14K and 8K courses featuring steep climbs and sweeping Sierra views. Capped at 250 runners, both routes offer rugged singletrack and a festive fi..

Join the SAR Wild Run at scenic Shaver Lake to support Fresno County Search And Rescue. Pick a half marathon, 10k, 5k, 2 mile hike or virtual entry and tackle trails through meadows, forests and streams before a festive postrace BBQ and awa..

Tanri Lake Race on August 29, 2026 in Miramonte CA features three person relays, a 10 hour individual endurance challenge, and a lakeside 10K on a scenic 6000 foot loop. Registration includes a Tanri hat and Friday evening dinner.

The Pincushion Hill Climb will take place in Friant on Saturday 12 September 2026. You can run 4 hours.

Mammoth Trailfest is a three day trail running festival in Mammoth Lakes with races from a kids 1K to a challenging 50K plus a lively village celebration. Enjoy scenic mountain courses, finishers medals, live timing and gondola access.

The Kaweah Lake Bottom Trail Run will take place in Three Rivers on Saturday 14 November 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.