Trail Running calendar near Chico 2025-2026

Doomsday is a trail run in Cool, California on December 13 with 50K and Half Marathon routes across rugged high elevation terrain. Limited to 200 runners, this scenic but demanding race rewards finishers with medals and shirts.

Kick off the New Year on the trails at Auburn Resolution Run in Overlook Park on January 1, 2026. Choose 5k, 10k, 10 mile or run virtually and bring home a 2026 finisher medal.

Run scenic shoreline single track at Granite Beach with 12K and 5K options, then toast your effort with a custom IPA glass and locally brewed beer for participants 21 and over. Enjoy post race food and age group awards in a lively community..

Take on rugged singletrack and big climbs at the No Hands Trail Run in Auburn CA on Jan 10, 2026, with distances from 8K to 50K to suit every trail runner. Enjoy friendly aid stations, cupless racing and a custom pint glass for 50K finisher..

Enjoy scenic shoreline trails at Folsom Lake with the Gumby 5K or 10K on January 24, 2026. Expect a fun, challenging course on single track and groomed trails, plus finisher medals and pre order soft cotton shirts.

Run scenic shoreline trails at Escape from Folsom Trail Runs on Feb 7 and 8, 2026 at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake. Choose a 5K or 10 Mile and earn a finisher medal while enjoying aid stations and lake views.

FOURmidable in Auburn CA offers rugged Sierra Nevada foothill trails with distances from 13K to 50K on Feb 21, 2026. Runner donations are matched to fund prize money and there is a bonus for breaking the 50K course records.

Hit scenic single track trails along Granite Beach at Folsom Lake for the Lost Trail 5K and Half Marathon on Feb 21, 2026. Enjoy lake views, wildflowers, finisher medals and optional soft cotton shirts available for preorder.

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 the plunge or lace up for a 5K trail or 1 Mile fun run at the Greater Sacramento Polar Plunge & Runs to support Special Olympics Northern California. Join the fun, earn a commemorative medal, and cheer on athletes.

Run the Ruck a Chuck 50K on March 14, 2026 in Foresthill, California, through scenic Sierra Nevada foothills along sections of the Western States Trail. Enjoy rugged trail scenery and a memorable day on the dirt.

Rattlesnake Dick in Cool, California on March 21, 2026 offers 50K, 25K and 10K trail runs through scenic Sierra foothills with a friendly back of pack vibe. Well supported aid stations, live timing, race shirts and finisher medals await.

Run scenic single track and fire roads around Auburn, including stretches of the historic Western States trail and the No Hands Bridge. Choose from 35K, half marathon, 10K or 5K distances, enjoy aid stations and a finisher medal for all.

Join the Wild Flowers 10K in Auburn, CA on April 11, 2026 for a scenic trail loop featuring rolling terrain, single track and stunning viewpoints. Expect stocked aid stations, lively course support and chances at big prizes and travel award..

Outlands Endurance Races near Folsom Lake feature lakeside singletrack and sustained climbs on 25K, 50K and 50M out and back courses. Participants receive a hat, wood awards and a post race meal, with aid stations and drop bag support.

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.

Run scenic single track through towering pines and wildflower meadows at Paiute Meadows Trail Run in Susanville, with options from a kids 1 mile to a rugged 50K. Enjoy climbs, water crossings and lively trail community.

Run scenic paved trails in Roseville on May 16, 2026 at the Wild Rose Half Marathon or join the fun 5K run or walk, finishing at Moksa Barrel House. All finishers get a medal and drink ticket and runners choose a tech shirt or BOCO hat.

Western States Training Camp - Memorial Weekend (May 23-25, 2026) The event takes place in Foresthill, CA (24750 Foresthill Rd) over Memorial Day weekend. It offers three training runs that cover the final 70 miles of the Western States cou..

Run the Cool Moon Trail Races in Cool, California on June 13 and 14, 2026 with distances from 5K to 100K on scenic singletrack and fire roads. Live tracking, chip timing, finishers get shirts and medals plus a 100K buckle and 50 mile plaque..