Trail Running calendar near Chinese Camp 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..

Rebels XC Challenge is a cross-country running meet held in Carmichael, California, at 6700 Tarshes Drive. The event is scheduled for September 20, 2025, and offers three divisions: Women’s Race, Masters Men, and Open Men. Distances are not listed on the page, and course specifics aren’t described,..

The Ridge Rambler Half Marathon is a mountain-running event held in Bridgeport, California, on the last Saturday of September. The race covers the half-marathon distance with a point-to-point course that starts high on the back side of Lower Twin Lakes (about 7,100 feet). Racers circle Twin Lakes, t..

The Sunset & Cider Trail Races take place on September 27, 2025, in Auburn, California. The start and finish are at Ponderosa Cider Co, 102 Gum Lane, near Auburn Overlook Park. The event is presented by BAD LUCK RUN CLUB and is set on trails along the American River Canyon. 50K - two out-and-..

Set in Auburn, California, just off Highway 80 in Gold Country, the Auburn Half Marathon is a trail-running event offering three distances: a half marathon, 12K, and 5K. Runners depart from Overlook Park, head toward Robie Point, cross No Hands Bridge, climb toward Cool, and loop back to finish at O..

Kokanee Trail Runs, held in the Lake Tahoe Basin near South Lake Tahoe, California, features a half-marathon, 5K, 10K, and a Tadpole Trot for kids along Fallen Leaf Lake and a sweeping route over Tahoe Mountain for the half-marathon. The event is RRCA-sanctioned and renowned for its scenic courses a..

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..

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,..

California Gold Rush Trail Run - Fall, Oct 18, 2025, is set in Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma, CA, about 40 miles from Sacramento. The event offers Kids Run (1 mile) plus 5K, 10K, 15K, and half-marathon distances, all within the historic site that sparked the gold rush of 1848..

The 16th Annual Willow Hills XC Open is organized by the Buffalo Chips Running Club and is part of the Pacific Association USATF Cross Country Grand Prix. The event is held in Folsom, California, on Saturday, October 18, 2025. A bonus of $75 is awarded to any runner who breaks an age group course r..

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..

Trail Run at Sly Park - Fall takes place at the Sly Park Recreation Area in Pollock Pines, CA. The event offers seven distances: 5K, 10K, 8 Mile, Half Marathon, 17 Mile, Trail Marathon, and 50K. The course circles Jenkinson Lake on rolling single-track through pine trees and horse trails, with plent..

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..

The Ripon Turkey Trail Run is a community-focused running event held in Ripon, California, at Mavis Stouffer Park along the Stanislaus River Trail. Scheduled for November 15, 2025, the race offers three distance options: 5K, 10K, and a half marathon (13.1 miles). Participants receive a custom techni..

Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge takes place in the foothills of El Dorado Hills, California, at the Falcon Crest Parking Lot / Monte Vista Trailhead near Folsom Lake. The event offers six distances: 5K, 10K, 15K, half marathon, 30K, and a trail marathon. Runners navigate dirt and rocks on mostly..

The Wascally Wabbit Trail Race, held in Friant, California, takes place at the scenic Finegold Creek Preserve managed by the Sierra Foothill Conservancy. This trail event offers two distances: a 10k and a 7k run/walk, providing participants with a rewarding outdoor experience through protected natur..

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..