Trail Running calendar near El Dorado Hills 2026-2027

Rocky Ridge is a trail running event at Las Trampas Wilderness in San Ramon, California on September 19, 2026. It features a half marathon plus 10K and 5K courses with uphill trail sections and scenic vistas.

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.

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.

A community ultramarathon and hike on a 3.3 mile loop at Skyline Wilderness Park in Napa supporting the Pheo Para Alliance. Participants can do one to ten loops with alternating loop directions each hour and on site aid and awards.

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..

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 point to point course from South Yuba Campground to Bear Valley near Nevada City, CA, run any time from October 1 to 31, 2026. Runners complete the course in one continuous effort and submit an activity link within one wee..

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 noncompetitive half mile for children, scenic views of Lake Tahoe, aid stations with Tailwind, and proceeds benefiting local charities.

Trail races in Auburn, CA along the American River Canyon with 50K, half marathon, and 5-mile options, post-race cider and a commemorative glass, plus age group awards and a charity matching program.

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 12.4 mile loop from Mitchell Canyon to the Mount Diablo summit and back, featuring about 4,000 feet of climbing and descending. The entry fee includes shuttle service, a raffle entry, and a finisher item.

A rugged fatass trail event near Foresthill, CA offering 25 mile and 50 mile options with extensive off trail sections, large climbs, limited to 50 entrants, free to enter.

Trail races in Nevada City on October 11, 2026 featuring a half marathon, 10K and 5K across mixed terrain with aid stations and historic trail features.

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 trail running event at Mount Diablo in Walnut Creek on October 17, 2026 offering 30K, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K courses on hilly trails where mud and creek crossings are possible.