Trail Running calendar near Clayton 2025-2026

Event overview The 16th annual Willow Hills XC Open is scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025. The event is part of the Pacific Association USATF Cross Country Grand Prix. Races are held at Willow Hill Reservoir Community Park next to Fol..

Run among Sonoma vineyards at the California Fall Classic at Lake Sonoma in Healdsburg on Oct 18, with 100K and 55K options. Expect single track trails, harvest views, on site camping, live music and a Western States qualifier 100K.

Take on scenic dirt trails and choose from 5K, 10K, half marathon, or the summit 30K at the Diablo Summit Stomp in Walnut Creek. Walkers welcome and well stocked aid stations keep you fueled as you climb toward Mount Diablo.

The Running Dead 5K Fun Run in Union City, California, is a Halloween-themed community race at Civic Center/City Hall (34009 Alvarado-Niles Road). It offers a 5K open to adults and a 5K Youth option for younger runners. The course follows t..

The 27th Annual Matt Yeo Memorial Aggie XC Open, presented by the HOKA Aggies, is held at Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline in Martinez, California. The meet features three 4.1-mile cross-country races for Women, Masters Men, and Open Men,..

Join the Quicksilver Trail Challenge at Almaden Quicksilver County Park in San Jose on Oct 25, 2025. Pick a scenic half marathon, 10K, or free kids one mile and explore single track trails with sweeping Mt Umunhum views.

Event overview The Haunted Hills 5K & 10K is a Halloween-themed walking and running event in Redwood City, CA, on October 25, 2025. It is organized as a trick-or-treat style course for adults and families. Participants form teams of 1 t..

Event details The 2025 Napa Fall Wine Country race is the 33rd annual trail event at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park in Saint Helena, California. It is scheduled for October 25, 2025 and is limited to 300 participants. Distances offered: Mara..

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..

Join the Oakland Hills Trail Run on October 25 2025 at Redwood Regional Park with 35K, half marathon or 10K options on scenic technical trails. Limited to 300 runners, finishers earn a custom medal and enjoy well stocked aid stations.

Take on Rio Del Lago on November 1, 2025 at Beal's Point in Folsom Lake, with 100 mile and 50K options across scenic Sierra foothills. The 100 mile is a 2026 Western States qualifier and rewards finishers with memorable swag and epic views.

Event details The Almaden Hills Trail Run - Fall takes place on November 1, 2025 in San Jose, California. The event is based at Almaden Quicksilver Park in the Almaden Valley area, with a listed location of 19535 Mockingbird Hill Lane. Regi..

The 39th Golden Gate Park XC Open, held at Lindley Meadow (30th Ave & JFK Dr) in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, is a 5k cross-country race over grass, dirt, and rolling hills. It features Masters Women 40+ and Masters Men 40+ along with..

Run into Halloween at Hellyer County Park in San Jose featuring distances from a 50 yard kids dash to 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon. Certified courses, costumes, finisher medals and stocked aid stations make it a fun challenge for all..

Run through towering redwoods at the Oakland Tech 5 km fundraiser, with a 1 mile fun run or walk for all levels. Enjoy scenic trails while supporting Oakland Tech PTSA and the school cross country team.

NorCal Backyard Ultra : November 7-10, 2025, Beals Point (Granite Bay, CA) The NorCal Backyard Ultra returns for its third edition at Folsom Lake’s Beals Point in Granite Bay, California. The event features two linked formats: Last Person S..

Enjoy scenic redwood trails at Huddart Park with distances from 3 Mile to Half Marathon, plus a family Mermaid Dash for kids. Try the festive 6 Hour Challenge to see how many 3 Mile loops you can cover, or join virtually.

Challenge yourself at the Rancho Hills Trail Run in Rancho Cañada del Oro Preserve, Morgan Hill, on November 8 2025 with distances from 5K to 50K. Expect steep climbs, oak shaded creek sections, panoramic views, aid stations and a finisher..

Explore scenic trails around Lake Chabot Marina in Castro Valley with distances from 8K to 50K and a kids dash for little runners. Pre registered runners get T shirts and all finishers receive custom medals and stocked aid stations.

Take on Mt Tam's scenic but rugged trails above Stinson Beach with distances from 10K to a challenging 50K. Expect technical singletrack, aid stations, finisher medals and a sold out field with a waitlist for this popular November race.