Trail Running calendar near Chico 2025-2026

Run Rio Del Lago in the Sierra foothills near Folsom Lake on November 1, 2025, with 100 mile and 50K distances. The 100 mile is a Western States qualifier featuring scenic single track, big climbs and full aid support.

Test your limits at NorCal Backyard Ultra at Beals Point on Folsom Lake where runners tackle an hourly loop of about 4.2 miles until one remains. Choose Last Person Standing or the 24 hour Mini and soak in scenic lakefront trails.

Run rugged single track trails above Folsom Lake near Pilot Hill, CA, enjoying stony paths and sweeping water views. Options from a 5K to a 36 Miler make this a great day for trail runners of many paces and goals.

Join the Wild Turkey on Thanksgiving at Beals Point to support Folsom's Hope with scenic 5 km and 10 km trail races plus a free kids 1 km fun run. Strollers and leashed dogs welcome and enjoy post race refreshments and music.

Join Doomsday in Cool, CA on December 13 for a scenic but savage trail challenge with 50K and Half Marathon options. Limited to 200 runners, hikers welcome and trekking poles allowed, with live tracking and finisher swag.

Kick off the new year on trails at Overlook Park in Auburn with the Auburn Resolution Run on January 1, 2026. Choose from 5K, 10K, 10 mile or run virtually and earn a 2026 finisher medal.

Enjoy scenic shore side trail runs at Granite Beach with two distances to choose from and stunning Folsom Lake views. Finish with a locally brewed IPA for 21 and over, a custom IPA Trail Run glass and a hearty post race meal.

Run scenic, technical trails along the American River at the NO HANDS Trail Run in Auburn, CA, with distances from 50K to 8K for all abilities. Expect steep climbs, river canyon single track, plentiful aid stations and a cupless format so b..

Run a scenic trail 10K or 5K along the shores of Folsom Lake at Granite Beach on January 24, 2026. Well marked and supported, the course features aid stations and beautiful lake views to motivate runners of every level.

Run scenic trails along Folsom Lake surrounded by wildflowers at the Escape from Folsom Trail Runs, offering a 10 mile and a 5K on Feb 7 2026. Aid stations, finisher medals and age group awards make it great for racers and fun runners alike..

Run the Lost Trail 5K or Half Marathon at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake, enjoying lake views and wildflowers along well marked trails. Friendly aid stations and a scenic course make this a great early season challenge.

Explore scenic Sierra Nevada foothill trails near Auburn, CA with FOURmidable races offering 50K, 35.5K, half marathon and 13K options on Saturday Feb 21, 2026. Runner focused prize money and course record bonuses add extra incentive.

Way Too Cool in Cool, California brings scenic 50K and 10 mile trail runs over rolling hills and creek crossings. Enjoy stocked aid stations, a handcrafted finisher medallion, and post race tacos with a beer garden.

Take on a scenic 50K along the Western States Trail near Foresthill, California on March 14, 2026. This out and back course mixes rugged singletrack with friendly aid stations and a 9 hour 30 minute cutoff for a big day on trail.

Rattlesnake Dick offers scenic, challenging trail routes in Cool, CA with 50K, 25K and 10K options starting and finishing at the Cool Staging Area. Professional timing and live tracking keep you connected, and finishers under 10 hours earn..

Test your limits at Bad Ass Backyard Ultra in Rio Linda March 28, 2026. Run 4.16 mile loops each hour until one runner outlasts the field; this Satellite qualifier can put you on the path to national team selection and Big's Backyard Worlds..

Knickerbocker Canyon Trail Run in Auburn CA offers 35K to 5K on scenic single track across the Western States trail with No Hands Bridge and big climbs. Aid stations have snacks but this is cupless so bring a bottle.

Outlands Endurance Race at Peninsula Campground in Pilot Hill offers lakeside singletrack and double wide trails around Folsom Lake on 25K, 50K and 50M out and back courses. Full aid, finisher swag, wood awards and a post race meal.

The Canyons Endurance Runs will take place in Auburn from Friday 24 April 2026 to Saturday 25 April 2026. You can run between 25 and 161 kilometers.

Join the 30th Paiute Meadows Trail Run in Susanville, California on scenic single track through pine forests, meadows, climbs and water crossings. Distances from 1 mile kids to 50K and community staffed aid stations welcome runners of all l..