Trail Running calendar near Carmichael 2026-2027

A 6.45 miles trail race in Annadel State Park organized by the Empire Runners Club, held in early September with staggered age and gender starts, limited to 100 runners and awards for the top 13 finishers.

Experience the trails of China Camp State Park with a selection of distances including a 5K 10K and Half Marathon. Participants enjoy a post race festival with beer steins custom medals and local snacks.

A point-to-point trail run around Emerald Bay of about 7 miles (approximately 11 to 12 km). The single-track course includes granite steps and moderate climbs and finishes at Lester Beach with shuttle service back to the start.

A September 12, 2026 trail event in Berkeley featuring 10K, half, 35K and 50K courses through Tilden and Wildcat Canyon with chip timing, regular aid stations and a cupless aid policy.

Run through Bishop Ranch and San Ramon in this diverse racing event. Choose between a half marathon, 10k, 5k, or beer mile before enjoying unlimited tastings with your finisher medal.

Mile Madness is a looped trail endurance event in Auburn, California, held September 18-21, 2026. Timed events run from 3 to 72 hours with a 0.75 mile loop and options including a 100 mile race plus on-site aid and amenities.

Trail runs at Granite Beach on Folsom Lake with new 10 mile and 5K courses, aid stations, age group awards, a finisher beer glass and a postrace meal.

Trail running event in Las Trampas Wilderness offering Half Marathon, 10K and 5K; the half marathon is noted as non-flat and features trails and views.

Black Oak Challenge in Tuolumne on September 19, 2026 features a 5K with on-course physical and mental challenges and a 1K family run with water obstacles. Finisher medals are awarded to 5K finishers.

The Rebels XC Challenge will take place in Carmichael on Saturday 19 September 2026.

Dick Collins Firetrails in Castro Valley on September 26, 2026 features a Bay Ridge 100k, a Firetrails 50 mile and the Golden Hills Marathon with UTMB Index status and organizer specified time limits.

A community ultramarathon and hike at Skyline Wilderness Park in Napa, CA, featuring a 3.3-mile loop repeated up to ten times in an hourly format to raise funds for the Pheo Para Alliance.

The Great Trail Race is a point to point event between Truckee and Tahoe City, California, on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Participants may choose gravel bike, mountain bike, or trail run and select either an Elite or Classic course.

Trail race in Auburn on September 27, 2026 featuring a half marathon plus 12K and 5K with much of the half on the Western States Trail.

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.

A three day all inclusive trail running festival at Zephyr Point, Nevada, on Tahoe area trails including the Tahoe Rim Trail and Pacific Crest Trail. Each day has long and short route options and packages include lodging, meals and recovery..

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.

Experience a weekend of multisport racing at McNear’s Beach Park featuring an Olympic triathlon, a trail half marathon, and a combined challenge for participants seeking dual events in San Rafael.

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.