Trail Running calendar near Chico 2025-2026

Gold Rush Growler Trail Runs at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA, offer a 10-mile trail run and a 5K along the shoreline and trails. For 2025, the courses are new: the 5K starts at Granite Beach, to Oak Point and Old County, then returns on new and old trails; the 10-mile route starts at South Granite..

Sunset & Cider Trail Races takes place on September 27, 2025 in Auburn, California. The event is organized by Bad Luck Run Club and is set along the American River Canyon. The start and finish are at Ponderosa Cider Co, 102 Gum Lane, near Auburn Overlook Park. Bib pickup is scheduled the day be..

The Auburn Half Marathon takes place on October 4, 2025, in Auburn, California. The event is organized by Brazen Racing and includes trail race options: Half Marathon 12K 5K A remote runner option is offered. Races are held on trails in the Auburn State Recreation Area and are associated with the..

Yuba Gold Trail Runs takes place near Nevada City, California, in gold country. The event offers 50K, 35K, and Half Marathon distances along a historic route with views of the South Fork Yuba River and the Malakoff Diggins site. It’s an Independent P2P (DIY/self-guided) adventure rather than a tradi..

Mile Madness Endurance Run takes place at Sunset Whitney Recreation Area in Rocklin, California. The race uses a 1.05-mile loop (85% dirt, 15% paved) with about 62 feet of elevation per lap and a central Start/Finish hub. Runners choose from 6-, 12-, 24-, 48-, or 72-hour events, plus a 100-mile chal..

Granite Head 2025, billed as Granite Bay’s Best Trail Run and part of Trails & Ales, is a two-distance trail race presented by Altra in Granite Bay, California. Runners can tackle a gnarly 6.6-mile short course or an epic 11.2-mile long course. Both start and finish at Granite Beach, with the course..

Set on the Bizz Johnson Trail in Lassen National Forest, this USATF-certified event offers a fast, mostly downhill course from Mason Station near Westwood to Susanville. Distances include 50K and Marathon (each a point-to-point race with a 929-foot net downhill and a 1,300-foot descent in the final..

Euchre Bar Massacre is an ultramarathon near Foresthill, California, offering 25- and 50-mile fatass-style routes along the North Fork of the American River. The rugged course ladders about 10,000 feet of climbing for the 25-mile option and roughly 20,000 feet for the 50-mile, with substantial bushw..

Champion Mine Trail Race is held in Nevada City, California, featuring two events: a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a 5K Fun & Fitness Run/Walk. The inaugural race from the Bear Yuba Land Trust and Sierra TrailBlazers uses a dynamic mix of pavement, gravel, and single-track trails, with rewarding cl..

Vampire Run - Unite for Bleeding Disorders is held in Roseville, CA, at Vernon Street Town Square in Downtown Roseville. It features a first-ever 5K on the Roseville trails, offered as a timed run with adult 5K and child 5K (under 14) and adult and child 1-mile options. The event fosters a festive,..

The Jackalope Lope is a trail running event held in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area near Redding, California, known for its challenging terrain and significant elevation gain. Participants can choose from three distances: an 8.5-mile run, a 20.5-mile race, or a new 50-kilometer course. The even..

Heart of Cool Trail Run is held in Cool, California (860 Cave Valley Rd, Cool, CA 95614) on Sunday, October 19, 2025. The event offers three trail distances: 5k Trail Run/Walk, 10k Run/Walk, and Trail Half Marathon. The course winds through premier Sierra Foothills trails around Cool, sharing the sa..

The Fleet Feet Fall Classic Trail race takes place in Upper Bidwell Park, Chico, California, featuring two trail events: a challenging half marathon and a 4-mile endurance challenge. The half marathon includes a steep 1600 ft climb in the first half, followed by a downhill finish through scenic sing..

Wise Villa Fall Harvest Run is a 5k chip-timed race/walk staged at Wise Villa Winery in Lincoln, California. The two-loop course starts and finishes at the winery, winding through the property with spectacular views; the route is described as hilly with uneven terrain, suitable for runners and walke..

The Rubicon is a very difficult, remote on- and off-trail foot race set in the backcountry of the northwestern Sierra Nevada, near Oxbow Reservoir, California. It offers three route options: The Requisite (15+ miles, about 6,700 ft of gain, 3 hill climbs and 2 water crossings); The Resonant (30+ mil..

Rio Del Lago 100 Mile Endurance Run is a premier ultramarathon held at Beal’s Point in the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, about 40 minutes east of Sacramento. The event features a 100‑mile race and a 50K endurance run, both looping from Beal’s Point toward Auburn and back along the American Rive..

NorCal Backyard Ultra returns to Beals Point at Folsom Lake, near Granite Bay, CA, for its third edition. Two formats: Last Person Standing (4.2-mile loop, hourly until one remains) and Mini Last Person Standing (24 hours). The scenic course runs on rolling singletrack with lakefront views.No on-cou..

Darrington Single Track Trail Challenge is a multi-distance trail-run event held in Pilot Hill, California, near Sacramento. Participants can choose from four distances: 36 Miler, 18 Miler, 10K, and 5K. The race traces a single-track route along the shores of Folsom Lake, featuring stony dirt paths..

The Wild Turkey is a Thanksgiving Day trail race scheduled for November 27, 2025 in Granite Bay, California (Beals Point / 9704 Auburn Folsom Rd, Granite Bay, CA 95746). The event includes the following distances: 5k 10k 1 km kids run (free) Adult registration is listed at $41.28 (includes a $3.2..

Doomsday is a two-distance endurance event in Cool, California, offering a 50K and a Half Marathon on a beautifully scenic, backcountry-style course. The 50K features about 5,100 feet of elevation change with a 9.5-hour cutoff, while the Half Marathon covers roughly 1,250 feet of gain/loss and a 5-h..