Trail Running calendar near Elk Grove 2026-2027

Timed loop endurance races at Point Pinole on July 25, 2026 offering 12, 6 and 3 hour options for individuals or teams, with an all-day BBQ.

Trail races in the American River Canyon with long and short courses across rocky single track, dirt roads, canals and hills.

A trail race in the Marin Headlands with 8K, half, 30K and 50K options along coastal single-track and fire roads, marked courses, cupless aid stations, and a 350 runner capacity.

Monthly community hikes with an optional trail-run pace in Richmond, organized by FIERCE Advocates with Moving Forward and Richmond Run Club. Route details and gear recommendations are shared with registrants ahead of each meetup.

An annual August trail event from Lake Chabot Marina offering a 50 km and a half marathon with volunteer aid stations and a plant-based finish festival.

A time based trail running event at Skyline Wilderness Park Napa on August 8 2026 offering 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour options plus relays. Main loop is about 4.1 miles with roughly 815 feet of elevation per lap and a short final loop.

A high Sierra trail event at Horse Canyon Trail Junction offering 5.6M, 10.5M, 21M and 50K options across alpine loops. The course sits near 7,400 feet with two aid stations, limited field size, and variable mountain weather.

Bear Creek on August 8, 2026 offers 5K, 10K and a 13.32-mile half marathon in the Briones Regional Park area, with a virtual Remote Runner option. Entry windows and fees are listed for each race.

A 50th annual running event in Pinecrest, California featuring a five mile route around Pinecrest Lake and a one mile pavement race. The event raises funds for Pinecrest Expedition Academy and pets are not allowed.

A 50K trail ultramarathon near San Francisco with about 6,600 feet of climbing across Coastal, Miwok, Matt Davis and Dipsea trails and a $10,000 prize purse.

Experience the trails of Redwood Regional Park in Oakland. Runners can choose from distances ranging from a 50 yard kids dash to a 50K ultramarathon through scenic ridge lines and redwood groves.

Trail races on hilly mixed dirt and single track at Almaden Quicksilver Park with distances from 5K to 50K, aid stations, drop bag service for longer races, and mandatory course markings and cutoffs.

A five kilometer trail run along the Lands End Trail in San Francisco with views of the Golden Gate and the Pacific Ocean. The event lists a $10 entry fee, awards finisher ribbons, and requests no headphones or pets on course.

Oakland Cubs Back2School 5K and Fun Run on August 16, 2026 takes place at The Meadow in Oakland and raises funds for the youth running team and its scholarship programs. Distances include a 5K and a fun run.

A map-based 5K and 10K in San Francisco where teams navigate checkpoints and answer multiple-choice questions, followed by refreshments at the finish.

A 13.7 mile trail race from Stinson Beach to Mill Valley and back on the Dipsea Trail. The annual handicapped event uses adjusted start waves and time cutoffs; 2026 marks the 56th running.

Trail Run at Sly Park in Pollock Pines offers trail distances from 5K to 50K around Jenkinson Lake with on-site registration, marked courses, aid stations, and finisher medals.

A trail event at Granite Beach on August 23, 2026 offering 5K and 10K courses for runners and their dogs, with finisher medals and dog bandanas; aid stations provide drinks and gels and dogs have their own water.

A two-day Spartan obstacle race at Mahon Ranch near Sacramento featuring Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, kids races, team entries, volunteer options and spectator access.

Trail race around Angel Island with a 10K single loop and a half marathon that repeats the loop, limited to 400 participants and includes a ferry.