Trail Running calendar near Clovis 2026-2027

This trail run in the San Joaquin River Gorge offers a Half Marathon and a 10K on rugged single track. The Half Marathon climbs about 2500 feet. All finishers get a custom medal and shirt, with awards for top finishers.

The Sanger Blossom Trail Run offers a flat 10k course through Sanger's downtown and blossom-filled outskirts. The event features races for all ages, including kids' runs and a non-competitive walk. It takes place rain or shine in early Marc..

Run through scenic trails and tree-lined lanes in Madera at the Tesoro Viejo Spring Classic. Choose from a half marathon, 10k, 5k, or virtual race. Enjoy a festive finish with live music, local treats, and wine tasting.

An urban race in Fresno on March 29, 2026 that combines stadium stair climbs, runs through parking garages and a half mile street segment to finish with a 220 step ascent to the top of The Grand Tower. Donations benefit the Alisa Ann Ruch B..

Experience the scenic Merced River Canyon with a choice between a flat five mile run or a nine mile hill climb on hardpacked unpaved roads.

Run through the scenic grasslands and oak woodlands of the Ruth McKenzie Table Mountain Preserve. This event offers trail distances for all ages including a half marathon, 10k, 5k, and dedicated kids races.

A community trail event at Porterville Military Academy offering 5K, 10K, a kids 1/4 mile and virtual 5K/10K options, free race shirts and medals, age-group prizes, and support for the local EAA chapter.

A community trail event in Mariposa on April 19, 2026, with 5K and 12K courses starting at the historic courthouse. Aid stations and Search and Rescue support are provided, and children under 18 may participate for free.

Join the SJVDHA for their annual Pacing for Prevention 5K, supporting oral cancer research. Walk or run a paved, scenic trail that welcomes strollers and dogs. Connect with health professionals and participate in wellness activities.

Chase the legend through the scenic Dry Creek Preserve. This unique 5k trail run features river crossings and a playful Sasquatch theme. Part of the proceeds support the local nature preserve.

Shadow of the Giants stages 50k and 20k trail races near Fish Camp, California, based at Camp Green Meadows. Aid stations sit about 5 to 7 miles apart and the 50k carries an eight hour time limit with an optional early start.

Explore new trails above Shaver Lake at the Ely Mountain Trail Race. Choose between a 14K course with a rugged 1,000-foot climb or an 8K route, both offering mountain views. All runners get a custom shirt, finisher medal, and post-race refr..

SAR Wild Run on August 9, 2026 at Shaver Lake offers trail distances, a family hike and a virtual option to support Fresno County Search and Rescue, with chip timing, event shirts, custom medallions and a post-event BBQ.

Set at 6,000 feet around Tanri Lake, this event features a relay, a 10 hour individual race, and a 10k. Cash prizes are on offer, and registration includes dinner and a hat. The individual race offers a chance to qualify for the Western Sta..

Race straight up Pincushion Mountain in a one-mile timed hill climb. For a greater challenge, the Mountain Goat Edition lets you run multiple ascents within four hours. All finishers receive a custom award.

The Kiwanis River Run offers scenic courses along the San Joaquin River with four distances for all ages. Participants receive a shirt, medal, and a free breakfast. The event supports a children's hospital injury prevention program.

Experience an incredible footrace through the Eastern Sierra circumnavigating a prehistoric caldera. This high altitude journey features mountain summits, alpine lakes, and volcanic landscapes starting and finishing in Mammoth Lakes.

Run or walk on scenic dirt roads and trails in the Sierra foothills. The Springville Apple Run features a 5K, 10K trail run, a 2-mile walk, and a kids' half-mile run. It's a classic community event tied to the local Apple Festival.

A community 5k in Tulare that begins and ends at Live Oak Park and benefits the Tulare Sunrise Rotary Club’s High School Scholarship Program. Awards include finisher medals, age-group medals, and prizes for the fastest male and female.

The Kaweah Lake Bottom Trail Run offers a 5K and 10K race along the scenic lake bed trail. All proceeds support St. Anthony Retreat. Registration is limited and opens in May 2026.