Trail Running calendar near Chico 2026-2027

A trail race in Susanville with three loop distances that use the Bizz Johnson Trail and the Southside singletrack. The cupless event includes aid stations, limited parking options, a 150-runner cap, and finisher medal and towel.

Join the 20th Sunset Through the Trees Fun Runs, a Tuesday evening series in Redding from July 14 to August 25 featuring short and mid distance routes through parks. Grab a punch card to run the full series and score a commemorative T shirt..

A mountain trail race in Downieville, California offering 25K, 50K, and 100K routes across high-country singletrack and river canyons. The 100K requires mandatory safety gear and includes multiple aid stations and crew access.

Trail races in Auburn, CA on July 26, 2026 with long and short courses across single-track mountainous trails, canal sections and dirt roads. Post-race items include a tech shirt, finisher medal, beer for age 21 or older and food.

Trail races at Mammoth Bar OHV Area in Auburn on September 6, 2026. Single-track and double-track courses include steep climbs, descents and views of the American River Canyon across Half Marathon and 10K options.

Trail runs at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA offering a 10 mile course and a 5K on shoreline and single-track trails, with aid stations, a finisher beer glass, and a postrace hot meal.

The Signal Peak 24M trail run navigates the terrain near Emigrant Gap with about 3,300 feet of climb. Aid stations provide fuel along the cupless course. Finishers earn a medal and a meal.

Trail running event in Auburn, California on October 3, 2026 offering half marathon, 12K and 5K distances. The half course follows the Western States Trail and crosses No Hands Bridge, with start and finish at Overlook Park.

Trail races in Auburn, California in October 2026 run along the American River Canyon with 50K, half marathon, and 5 mile options. Postrace items include a commemorative cider glass, a Ponderosa Cider pour for those 21 plus, and age group a..

Run through oak forests, granite boulders and fall foliage along scenic trails by Folsom Lake at Granite Head Trails and Ales. Pick 6.6 or 11.45 mile courses and celebrate with a finisher medal, tech shirt, beer and fajitas.

Join the inaugural Champion Mine Trail Race on October 11, 2026 in Nevada City, CA with 13.1 mile and 5K routes weaving through towering pines, a historic swinging bridge and creekside views. Enjoy a finishers medal and lively small town ra..

Point-to-point trail races on the Bizz Johnson Trail near Susanville, CA offering 50K, marathon, Express Half and Express 10K on a USATF certified, mostly downhill course with river canyon, bridges and railroad tunnels.

A trail event in Cool, California on October 17, 2026 offering 5k, 10k and a trail half marathon. Proceeds support Black Oak Mines Unified School District youth and a Camp Taylor scholarship, and the event includes family options.

Trail running event at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area near Redding, California on October 17, 2026. Multiple marked trail distances are offered with aid stations plus post race food and beverages.

Trail races in Upper Bidwell Park near Chico featuring a half marathon with a steep early climb and a 4 mile endurance loop that can repeat hourly for up to eight hours.

A remote, self organized foot race near Oxbow Reservoir, CA with unmarked on and off trail routes of roughly 15, 30, and 43 miles and no official aid or medical support.

Two trail endurance races start from Beal's Point near Folsom Lake, offering a **100 mile** route and a **50K** course with marked trails, aid stations, B tag timing and finisher awards.