Trail Running calendar near Clayton 2026-2027

Escape from Folsom on February 6, 2027 at Granite Beach offers a 10 mile and a 5K on scenic trails beside Folsom Lake. Aid stations supply water and fuel and every finisher receives a custom medal.

Jed Smith Ultra Classic on February 6, 2027 is a USATF certified loop event on the American River Parkway offering 50 mile, 50 k, marathon, 30 k and half marathon distances with two aid stations and race day packet pick up.

Run or walk along the San Francisco Bay starting from the San Leandro Marina. Choose from half marathon, 10K, or 5K distances with professional timing and custom finisher medals for all participants.

Experience the unique Coastal Mountain Habitat and Pacific Coast views at this trail event in Pacifica. With distances from a kids dash to a 50K there are options for many different types of trail runners.

Experience scenic lake views and wildflowers at Granite Beach during this trail event featuring a half marathon and 5K. Enjoy well stocked aid stations and earn a finisher medal on the trails of Folsom Lake.

Trail races in Sanborn County Park on mostly single track, technical forest trails with multiple distances, significant elevation gain, marked courses, and full aid at key points.

Experience a trail run across the forest and hills of Angel Island with views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate. Choose from multiple race distances including a youth dash and enjoy a picnic at Ayala Cove.

A point to point half marathon to the summit area of Mt. Umunhum on March 8, 2025, covering about 13.35 miles with 4,767 feet of ascent, marked mainly by pink ribbons and supported by aid stations with toilets.

Trail runs at Granite Beach and Auburn Overlook Park offering 31K, 10K and 5K distances, finisher medals for all and a custom long sleeve hoodie for 31K finishers. Aid stations, post race food and a limited shuttle for 31K runners are provi..

A three day trail running weekend in Marin County offering a point to point 100K plus single loop 50K and 28K that summit Loma Alta and Big Rock Ridge.

A multi-distance trail event on March 22, 2025 at Calero County Park in San Jose offering runs from a kids race to a 50K, single track and dirt-road courses, multiple aid stations, and per-distance time limits.

Multiple trail distances run through Redwood Regional Park on March 20, 2027 at Chabot Space & Science Center. Routes use East Ridge, West Ridge, Stream and Bridle trails and distances were measured with a Rolatape surveyor's wheel.

A trail event at Granite Beach offering 5K and 10K courses plus a Mighty Mile for senior dogs, with divisions by dog size and Cani Cross, single aid station, finisher medals, and awards for multiple categories.

An hourly backyard ultra on Dry Creek Parkway near Sacramento where runners repeat a 4.16 mile loop until only one completes the most yards. Each loop must be finished within the hour and the last runner to complete a loop wins.

Western Pacific 2027 takes place March 27, 2027 at Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area in Fremont, California, offering a half marathon, 10K and 5K on a mostly flat course that follows the historic Western Pacific Trail.

A spring trail race at Pueblo Day Use Area in Santa Teresa County Park on April 5, 2025 offering 5K, 10K, 10 Mile and a half marathon across marked, hilly trails with aid stations and a four hour half marathon limit.

A multi-distance Spartan obstacle weekend at Modesto Reservoir Regional Park in Waterford, CA. Races include Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, Beast 21 km and Ultra 50 km with 20 to 60 obstacles plus a kids race.

Trail running event in Walnut Creek on April 3, 2027, offering 50K, half marathon, 10K and 5K. A portion of entry fees supports Save Mount Diablo; remote runner and BBQ options are available.

A trail event at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve offering distances from a 50 yard kids dash to a 50K race. Routes run largely on the Bay Area Ridge Trail with ocean and Santa Cruz Mountains views.

Outlands is a two day endurance event in Pilot Hill, California on April 17 and 18 2027, featuring 25K, 50K and 50M trail runs plus a 50K mountain bike course over single track and double wide trails.