Trail Running calendar near Downieville 2026-2027

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 of 6K, 12K and 22K at Long Ranch Park in Carson City on September 19, 2026. Aid stations provide water and snacks but runners must carry a refillable bottle. The race is part of a Fall Series; 21+ finishers receive a beer coupon.

Explore the scenic trails of Carson Valley with 10k, 5k, and free 2k family options. Experience the newest single track loops at the base of the mountains while supporting local trail maintenance at James Lee Memorial Park.

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.

Experience a scenic trail run through pine forests near Lake Tahoe at the Warrior Way 5K. Join students for a 5 km race or an 800 m kids fun run featuring natural obstacles and lake views.

Three days of trail running around Zephyr Point on the Tahoe Rim Trail, Flume Trail and Pacific Crest Trail. Each day offers long and short route options and the event includes lodging and catered meals.

A self-guided 50K on the original Yuba Gold point to point route from South Yuba Campground to Bear Valley in Nevada City, CA. Runners complete the course any time between October 1 to 31, 2026 and submit an activity link for verification.

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.

Kokanee Trail Runs in South Lake Tahoe on October 4, 2026 offers a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a half mile children's trot along Fallen Leaf Lake with aid stations, sustainable event shirts, and local charity support.

Experience a variety of endurance challenges at this multi-day event in Sparks. Choose from fixed time or distance categories ranging from 3 hours to 100 miles on a flat and safe course that supports local veterans.

Trail races in Auburn, CA, on runnable single track through the American River Canyon, offering 50K, half marathon, and 5 mile options plus post-race cider and commemorative glass.

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.

The Euchre Bar Massacre will take place in Foresthill on Saturday 10 October 2026. You can run between 25 and 50 miles.

Trail races in Nevada City on October 11 2026 include a new half marathon plus 10K and 5K options. Courses mix pavement gravel and single track with aid stations and historical points along the way.

Point to point trail races on the Bizz Johnson Trail in Lassen National Forest featuring a USATF certified Boston qualifier marathon, a 50K, an Express half and a 10K with remote starts and aid stations.

A trail running event in Cool, California on October 17, 2026 offering 5k, 10k and a half marathon. Proceeds benefit Black Oak Mines Unified School District youth programs and help fund a scholarship to Camp Taylor.

Trail races in Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park offer distances from a Kids Run to a half marathon on singletrack and paved sections, with marked courses, aid stations, a 4.5 hour time limit, and on site parking for a fee.

An out and back hill climb in Reno covering 9.4 miles with 3,018 ft of ascent, starting and finishing at Melton Elementary School. The course uses neighborhood trails, Chalk Canyon singletrack, a rocky ATV ascent to Peavine Peak, and a dirt..

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.