Trail Running calendar near Clayton 2026-2027

Tackle the legendary Double Dipsea, a 13.7-mile out-and-back on the historic Dipsea Trail from Stinson Beach. This unique race features a handicapped start, putting all runners on a single-track course of constant passing. Experience the hi..

A trail event at Granite Beach on August 23, 2026 offering 5K and 10K courses for runners and their dogs, with finisher medals and dog bandanas; aid stations provide drinks and gels and dogs have their own water.

A two loop 4.15 mile cross country race on the fire roads of the UC Santa Cruz campus, starting and finishing at the meadow above the fire station and included in the Pacific Association USATF Grand Prix series.

Obstacle-course weekend at Mahon Ranch near Elk Grove on Aug 29-30, 2026, featuring Sprint (5 km), Super (10 km), a kids race, spectator access, team entries, and service member discounts.

Trail races at Huddart Park, King's Mountain and Bear Gulch offer measured distances from a 50 yard kids dash to a 50K, with fees listed per distance and registration opening November 11, 2025.

A loop trail race around Angel Island near Tiburon offering a 10K single loop and a half marathon that repeats the loop. The course has panoramic Bay Area views, a 400 runner limit, and a mandatory ferry to the island.

A steep 4.75 mile up and down run, hike, or walk on San Anselmo's Bald Hill that finishes downtown with live music and a t shirt. The third annual event benefits local nonprofits and includes town endorsement.

The inaugural Apple City 5k at Pinto Lake County Park in Watsonville on 30 August 2026 offers a 5k on gentle, scenic trails and a kids 1k around the soccer fields. Half the event funds support the Pajaro Valley Education Foundation.

A PA/USATF cross country race of 3.4 miles at Spring Lake Regional Park in Santa Rosa on August 30, 2026. The 33rd annual Empire Open features rugged dirt trails, three races including a masters division, and a $1,500 prize purse for USATF..

Experience the natural scenery of Mount Diablo State Park through a variety of trail races. Runners can select distances ranging from 4 miles to a 50K with spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay Area.

A 6.45 miles trail race in Annadel State Park organized by the Empire Runners Club, held in early September with staggered age and gender starts, limited to 100 runners and awards for the top 13 finishers.

Experience the trails of China Camp State Park with a selection of distances including a 5K 10K and Half Marathon. Participants enjoy a post race festival with beer steins custom medals and local snacks.

Trail races on September 12, 2026 in Tilden and Wildcat Canyon near Berkeley, offering 10K, half, 35K and 50K with marked technical trails, aid stations every 5–7 miles, chip timing, and a cupless format.

A USATF sanctioned trail event at Stevens Creek Reservoir offering a half marathon, 11K, and a family Lollipop Loop around shaded singletrack and ridge views, with aid stations, limited field sizes, post-race barbecue, and charity support.

A trail running event at Calero County Park offering distances from a kids run to a 50K across single-track and dirt roads, with named aid stations, drop bag support, bib color assignments, and time limits for longer races.

Trail runs at Granite Beach on Folsom Lake with new 10 mile and 5K courses, aid stations, age group awards, a finisher beer glass and a postrace meal.

Rocky Ridge is a trail running event at Las Trampas Wilderness in San Ramon, California on September 19, 2026. It features a half marathon plus 10K and 5K courses with uphill trail sections and scenic vistas.

A community road and trail running event in downtown Healdsburg on September 19, 2026, featuring 10K and 3K courses and raising funds for the Healdsburg Kawanis. Group registration and packet pickup at Healdsburg Running Company are availab..

An annual September trail running event at Lake Chabot Marina offering 100k, 50 mile and marathon races with UTMB Index status and Pacific USATF Grand Prix inclusion for the 50 mile race.

A community ultramarathon and hike on a 3.3 mile loop at Skyline Wilderness Park in Napa supporting the Pheo Para Alliance. Participants can do one to ten loops with alternating loop directions each hour and on site aid and awards.