Trail Running calendar near Chico 2025-2026

We have found 28 Trailruns within 80 miles of Chico. See below where and when you can find the races.

The Escape from Folsom is a trail running event held at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area. It features two race distances: a 10-mile run and a 5K (3.1 miles). Both courses offer scenic trails adorned with wildflowers and include multiple aid stations providing water, electrolyte bever..

FOURmidable is a challenging trail running event held in Auburn, California, set in the scenic Sierra Nevada foothills. The race offers multiple distances including a 50K, 35.5K, half marathon, and 13K, catering to a range of endurance levels. Participants experience rugged terrain and picturesque n..

March 2026

The Way Too Cool 50K is a renowned ultramarathon held annually in Cool, California, featuring a challenging 50-kilometer trail run through scenic Northern California terrain. Celebrated for its rolling hills, creek crossings, and stunning views, the course offers a mix of natural beauty and physical..

The Ruck a Chuck 50K is a trail running event held in Foresthill, California, set amidst the scenic Sierra Nevada foothills. This 50-kilometer race features an out-and-back course starting at Drivers Flat and turning around at Dardanelles Creek. A key highlight is its route along sections of the his..

Rattlesnake Dick is a trail running event held in Cool, California, offering 50K, 25K, and 10K distances. The courses feature significant elevation gains—4,700 feet for the 50K, 2,100 feet for the 25K, and 1,060 feet for the 10K—providing a challenging yet scenic experience. The race starts and fini..

The Bad Ass Backyard Ultra (B.A.B.U.) is a challenging endurance running event held at Dry Creek Parkway in Rio Linda, California, near Sacramento. Participants run a 4.16-mile loop every hour, starting on the hour, and must be ready to begin each new loop on time or face elimination. The race conti..

April 2026

The Outlands Endurance Race, held at Peninsula Campground in Pilot Hill, California, offers challenging trail running distances of 25K, 50K, and 50 miles. Set along the rugged, scenic edges of Folsom Lake, the courses feature a mix of runnable single track and double-wide trails with significant ele..

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.

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