Trail Running calendar near Cool 2026-2027

Mile Madness is a looped trail endurance event in Auburn, California, held September 18-21, 2026. Timed events run from 3 to 72 hours with a 0.75 mile loop and options including a 100 mile race plus on-site aid and amenities.

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.

Trail runs at Long Ranch Park in Carson City on September 19, 2026, with 6K, 12K and 22K options. Aid stations offer water and snacks but runners must bring a bottle; there are no division awards.

Trail event at James Lee Memorial Park near Carson City offering 10k, 5k and a free family 2k. 5k and 10k registration includes a one year Carson Valley Trails Association membership; 2k welcomes strollers and leashed dogs.

The Great Trail Race is a point to point event between Truckee and Tahoe City, California, on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Participants may choose gravel bike, mountain bike, or trail run and select either an Elite or Classic course.

Trail races along the Western States Trail near Auburn, California on September 27, 2026. Distances include a half marathon, 12K and 5K with electronic chip timing and finisher medals and t shirts.

A student-run trail event on September 27, 2026 at George Whittell High School in Zephyr Cove, Nevada. It features a 5K trail and an 800 meter kids' fun run, with natural trail features, student-designed shirts sold separately, and no pets..

The Lake Tahoe Trail Festival will take place in Zephyr Cove on Monday 28 September 2026. You can run between 15 and 100 kilometers.

Yuba Gold is a self guided *50K* on the original point to point course near Nevada City, CA, held October 1 to 31, 2026. Runners complete the course in one continuous outing and submit an activity link for verification and ranking.

Trail runs near Bear Valley and Lake Spaulding with a 50K and a 24 mile option. The 50K includes a summit loop with about 5,700 ft of gain, rocky sections on Signal Peak OHV Road, cupless aid stations, and finisher medals.

Trail races in South Lake Tahoe on October 4, 2026, including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a non-competitive Tadpole Trot for children; aid stations, recycled event shirts, RRCA sanctioning, and proceeds to local charities.

Trail races in Auburn, California along the American River Canyon rim with live music and free cider. Distances include a 50K, a half marathon and a 5 mile course with aid stations on the longer routes.

Granite Head Trails & Ales Trail Races feature 6.6-mile and 11.2-mile courses. Runners get a tech T-shirt and can enjoy post-race fajitas and a beer. The event is the final race in a local trail running series.

A limited entry fatass trail run near Foresthill, California on October 10, 2026, offering 25 mile and 50 mile courses along the North Fork of the American River with substantial elevation gain and off trail sections.

Trail races in Nevada City on October 11 2026 include a 13.1 miles half marathon, a 10K and a 5K with mixed terrain, aid stations and views along Deer Creek. Organized by Sierra TrailBlazers and Bear Yuba Land Trust.

Insomnia is a night trail race in the Sierra Nevada foothills offering 35K, 14K and 5K options. Courses are marked with reflective ribbons and headlamps are required; the 35K has a 5 hour 30 minute overall cutoff.

Trail running in Cool, California with 5k, 10k and half marathon options on Sierra Foothills trails. Proceeds support Georgetown Divide Ready by 21 and a Camp Taylor scholarship; family packages, childcare, and a post-race breakfast are inc..

Run through the historic site of the 1848 gold discovery in California. This event features multiple trail distances from a 5K to a Half Marathon on scenic singletrack paths along the American River.

A 9.4 mile out and back hill climb in Reno on October 17, 2026, gaining 3,018 ft to the summit of Peavine Peak and returning to Melton Elementary. The route includes singletrack, a rocky ATV trail and dirt road descents.

A 5k cross country race run in two loops around Willow Hill Reservoir next to Folsom High School, part of the Pacific Association USATF Cross Country Grand Prix, with a $75 bonus for breaking an age group record.