Trail Running calendar near Elk Grove 2026-2027

Trail races at Granite Beach along Folsom Lake with well marked single-track courses, stocked aid stations, finisher medals for 2027, pre-order race shirts, and overall plus age-group awards.

A point to point 50 kilometer trail ultramarathon in the Sacramento foothills, running mostly on Cronan Ranch area trails from Magnolia Ranch Trail Head to Folsom Lake. A new half marathon distance has been added and proceeds support Breakt..

Experience a trail run across the forest and hills of Angel Island with views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate. Choose from multiple race distances including a youth dash and enjoy a picnic at Ayala Cove.

A point to point half marathon to the summit area of Mt. Umunhum on March 8, 2025, covering about 13.35 miles with 4,767 feet of ascent, marked mainly by pink ribbons and supported by aid stations with toilets.

A three-day trail running event in Marinwood, California on March 19 to 21, 2027 offering 100K point to point and 50K and 28K single-loop courses that summit many of Marin County’s high points with broad bay area views.

A multi-distance trail event on March 22, 2025 at Calero County Park in San Jose offering runs from a kids race to a 50K, single track and dirt-road courses, multiple aid stations, and per-distance time limits.

Multiple trail distances run through Redwood Regional Park on March 20, 2027 at Chabot Space & Science Center. Routes use East Ridge, West Ridge, Stream and Bridle trails and distances were measured with a Rolatape surveyor's wheel.

A dog-friendly trail event at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake, offering 10K, 5K and a one-mile Mighty Mile. Finishers receive medals and bandanas, awards are given by dog-size divisions, and volunteers can earn a $50 voucher.

An hourly backyard ultra on Dry Creek Parkway near Sacramento where runners repeat a 4.16 mile loop until only one completes the most yards. Each loop must be finished within the hour and the last runner to complete a loop wins.

Western Pacific 2027 at Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area in Fremont offers Half Marathon, 10K and 5K races on a mostly flat course along the historic Western Pacific Trail. A remote runner option is also available.

A spring trail race at Pueblo Day Use Area in Santa Teresa County Park on April 5, 2025 offering 5K, 10K, 10 Mile and a half marathon across marked, hilly trails with aid stations and a four hour half marathon limit.

A weekend obstacle course event at Stanislaus County Parks offering multiple races from a kids run to a 50 km ultra, with technical trail sections and signature obstacles across grasslands and hills.

A trail running event at Mount Diablo on April 3, 2027 offering 50K, half marathon, 10K and 5K options; registration includes a remote-runner option and BBQ ticket. Part of the entry fees support Save Mount Diablo's land preservation.

A women's only 10K in Auburn on April 17, 2027 that follows scenic trail loops with aid stations and age-group awards; the overall winner and four additional finishers will be selected to receive all-expenses-paid trips to a women's running..

A multi-distance trail event in Auburn, California, following sections of the Western States Trail with river crossings and historic trail features. The 100K awards Golden Tickets to the top three men and women for Western States entry.

A trail event at Lake Chabot Regional Park offering distances from a 50‑yard kids dash to a 50K ultramarathon. The looped course circles the Lake Chabot reservoir and surrounding hills with measured distances.

No Foolin' Foot Race in San Carlos on April 24, 2027 offers 15K, 10K, 5K and a 1K kids trail course across Big Canyon, Eaton and Pulgas Ridge, with proceeds supporting local open space trail maintenance.

A timed half marathon through eight Napa Valley wine estates finishing in Yountville. The event includes a finish line Wine Village with live music and complimentary wine tastings.