Trail Running calendar near Briceburg 2026-2027

A trail event in the Red Hills Recreation Area near Jamestown, California on February 7, 2026, offering two tenish distances. Routes run on technical terrain with water crossings, mud, and a single aid station.

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.

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 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.

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.

An urban race in Fresno on March 29, 2026 that combines stadium stair climbs, runs through parking garages and a half mile street segment to finish with a 220 step ascent to the top of The Grand Tower. Donations benefit the Alisa Ann Ruch B..

Two out and back races in Briceburg, CA: a flat 5 mile McCabe Flat and a climbing 9 mile Burma Grade. Both follow hardpacked unpaved roads through the Merced River Canyon and use Highway 140 for access.

A trail event at McKenzie Preserve in Clovis on April 12, 2026 offering a half marathon, 10k, 5k and kids races on dirt roads and single track, with aid stations, course markings, finishers medals and age group awards.

Join the family friendly Paseo de Mariposa Trail Race on April 19, 2026 in Mariposa, California, starting at the historic 1851 courthouse. Pick a scenic 5K or adventurous 12K with creek crossings, climbs and community spirit.

Run the SJVDHA Pacing for Prevention 5k in Tesoro Viejo, Madera, to support the American Cancer Society. A family friendly, scenic course with wellness booths and on site oral cancer screenings.

Trail running in the Sierra Nevada foothills on April 25, 2026, with 10K, 15K and 30K options over rocky single track and fire roads. The finish area includes food, drinks and race swag.

Shadow of the Giants stages 50k and 20k trail races near Fish Camp, California, based at Camp Green Meadows. Aid stations sit about 5 to 7 miles apart and the 50k carries an eight hour time limit with an optional early start.

Run the Ely Mountain Trail Race at scenic Balsam Forebay near Shaver Lake, CA, with 14K or 8K options featuring big climbs and a rugged granite mile on the 14K. Field capped at 250, with aid stations, finisher medals, shirts and post race s..

Take on the Thunder Mountain 50K, a High Sierra trail challenge near Lake Tahoe at 7,400 feet with roughly 7,700 feet of climbing and stunning alpine scenery. Three scenic loops, limited to 100 runners, and a commemorative medal for all fin..

SAR Wild Run on August 9, 2026 at Shaver Lake offers trail distances, a family hike and a virtual option to support Fresno County Search and Rescue, with chip timing, event shirts, custom medallions and a post-event BBQ.

Take on the Pincushion Hill Climb in Friant, CA, a chip timed one mile ascent to top of Pincushion Mountain, plus a Mountain Goat challenge to repeat climbs for extra glory. Expect tough terrain, custom finisher awards and shirts for all.

Run along the San Joaquin River at the Kiwanis River Run for scenic 10K, 5K, 2 mile and kids fun runs at George's River Ranch. Proceeds support Valley Children's Hospital and every finisher gets a shirt, medal and breakfast.

A multi day trail running festival in Mammoth Lakes featuring Dragon's Back Ascent, tenkay, 50K, 26K, a kids 1K and a Mammoth Triple. Events use professional chip timing, aid stations, drop bag service and prize purses.

A point-to-point half marathon near Twin Lakes, Bridgeport, CA, featuring rolling hills and several aid stations, shuttle service between start and finish, and proceeds benefiting Bridgeport Elementary School.