Trail Running calendar near El Dorado Hills 2025-2026

Run a scenic point to point trail half marathon along Folsom Lake, winding on single track through oak groves, grassy slopes and Sierra views. Expect technical sections, gentle rolling hills and shuttle service back to the start.

Doomsday is a trail run in Cool, California on December 13 with 50K and Half Marathon routes across rugged high elevation terrain. Limited to 200 runners, this scenic but demanding race rewards finishers with medals and shirts.

Celebrate the season with Placerville's Holiday Jingle & Mingle Run on the scenic El Dorado Trail, offering distances from a kids run to a half marathon. Enjoy oak lined views, festive fun, aid stations and a commemorative medal at the fini..

Kick off the new year on the trails at Overlook Park in Auburn, CA with the Auburn Resolution Run. Choose 5K, 10K, 10 mile or virtual and earn a 2026 finisher medal for completing the course.

Run scenic shoreline single track at Granite Beach with 12K and 5K options, then toast your effort with a custom IPA glass and locally brewed beer for participants 21 and over. Enjoy post race food and age group awards in a lively community..

Take on rugged singletrack and big climbs at the No Hands Trail Run in Auburn CA on Jan 10, 2026, with distances from 8K to 50K to suit every trail runner. Enjoy friendly aid stations, cupless racing and a custom pint glass for 50K finisher..

Join Hope in Every Step 5K in Modesto, California on January 10, 2026 for a scenic run and walk along the Tuolumne River Parkway trails. Enjoy community vibes, teal race shirts, and friendly competition with awards for top finishers.

Run the Sweetwater Trail at Folsom Lake on Jan 24 with distances from kids run to 50K on mostly single track through oak woods and rolling hills. All finishers get a commemorative medal and aid stations support longer routes.

Enjoy scenic shoreline trails at Folsom Lake with the Gumby 5K or 10K on January 24, 2026. Expect a fun, challenging course on single track and groomed trails, plus finisher medals and pre order soft cotton shirts.

Run the 48th Jed Smith Ultra Classic on January 31, 2026 in Sacramento on scenic American River loops, with distances from half marathon to 50 miles. All runners get a long sleeve technical shirt and finishers receive a handcrafted wooden m..

Run scenic shoreline trails at Escape from Folsom Trail Runs on Feb 7 and 8, 2026 at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake. Choose a 5K or 10 Mile and earn a finisher medal while enjoying aid stations and lake views.

Join the Racing Gnome Snowshoe Race in Truckee, California on February 8, 2026 for a scenic 5K or 10K on winter trails. Limited snowshoes are available first come first served and members enjoy extra swag and discounts.

FOURmidable in Auburn CA offers rugged Sierra Nevada foothill trails with distances from 13K to 50K on Feb 21, 2026. Runner donations are matched to fund prize money and there is a bonus for breaking the 50K course records.

Hit scenic single track trails along Granite Beach at Folsom Lake for the Lost Trail 5K and Half Marathon on Feb 21, 2026. Enjoy lake views, wildflowers, finisher medals and optional soft cotton shirts available for preorder.

Run scenic foothill trails near Sacramento at the Salmon Falls 50K Endurance Run. Pick the 50K or half marathon and finish at Browns Ravine for a memorable day of trails, great aid stations, and a locally made finisher medal.

Way Too Cool in Cool, California brings scenic 50K and 10 mile trail runs over rolling hills and creek crossings. Enjoy stocked aid stations, a handcrafted finisher medallion, and post race tacos with a beer garden.

Take the plunge or lace up for a 5K trail or 1 Mile fun run at the Greater Sacramento Polar Plunge & Runs to support Special Olympics Northern California. Join the fun, earn a commemorative medal, and cheer on athletes.

Run the Ruck a Chuck 50K on March 14, 2026 in Foresthill, California, through scenic Sierra Nevada foothills along sections of the Western States Trail. Enjoy rugged trail scenery and a memorable day on the dirt.

Rattlesnake Dick in Cool, California on March 21, 2026 offers 50K, 25K and 10K trail runs through scenic Sierra foothills with a friendly back of pack vibe. Well supported aid stations, live timing, race shirts and finisher medals await.

Run scenic single track and fire roads around Auburn, including stretches of the historic Western States trail and the No Hands Bridge. Choose from 35K, half marathon, 10K or 5K distances, enjoy aid stations and a finisher medal for all.