Trail Running calendar near Emigrant Gap 2025-2026

Run off your Thanksgiving with the Wild Turkey trail run at Beals Point, Granite Bay, benefiting Folsom's Hope. Choose a stroller friendly 5K, a 10K or a free kids 1K and enjoy a new doubletrack stretch plus post race music and refreshments..

Run a scenic point to point trail half marathon along Folsom Lake, mostly on single track through oak lined sections and rolling hills with lake and Sierra views. Race day bib pick up and shuttle service back to the start keep logistics sim..

Doomsday in Cool, California on December 13, 2025 features a rugged 50K and a hiker friendly half marathon through scenic, elevation rich trails. Field limited to 200 and live tracking keeps the race exciting and connected.

Join Placerville's Holiday Jingle & Mingle Run for a festive outing on the scenic El Dorado Trail with distances for every runner from kids to half marathon. Finishers earn a commemorative medal and the event welcomes families rain or shine..

Join the Rattlesnake Mountain Challenge on December 27 in Reno for a scenic trail 5k or virtual 5k that benefits Azteca FC youth cross country and track. Enjoy Huffaker Hills terrain, a performance long sleeve shirt and official timing.

Kick off the New Year on the trails at Auburn Resolution Run in Overlook Park on January 1, 2026. Choose 5k, 10k, 10 mile or run virtually and bring home a 2026 finisher medal.

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..

Tackle scenic Western States trails at the No Hands Trail Run in Auburn, California on January 10, 2026, with four distances from an uphill 8K to a rugged 50K. Expect technical singletrack, No Hands Bridge views, and hearty aid stations.

Run scenic single track along Folsom Lake under oak trees with gently rolling hills and a creek crossing. Distances from 1 mile to 50K, race day registration on site, and every finisher earns a commemorative medal.

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.

Jed Smith Ultra Classic in Sacramento on January 31, 2026 offers scenic looped courses along the American River Parkway with distances from 50 miles to the half marathon. Entrants receive a shirt and finishers a handcrafted wooden medal.

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.

Explore scenic Sierra Nevada foothill trails near Auburn, CA with FOURmidable races offering 50K, 35.5K, half marathon and 13K options on Saturday Feb 21, 2026. Runner focused prize money and course record bonuses add extra incentive.

Run the Lost Trail 5K or Half Marathon at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake, enjoying lake views and wildflowers along well marked trails. Friendly aid stations and a scenic course make this a great early season challenge.

Take in scenic trails at the Salmon Falls 50K Endurance Run on Feb 28, 2026, now with a new half marathon for shorter goals. The point to point route winds from Magnolia Ranch through Cronan Ranch to Folsom Lake and benefits Breakthrough T1..

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 on a scenic 50K along the Western States Trail near Foresthill, California on March 14, 2026. This out and back course mixes rugged singletrack with friendly aid stations and a 9 hour 30 minute cutoff for a big day on trail.

Rattlesnake Dick offers scenic, challenging trail routes in Cool, CA with 50K, 25K and 10K options starting and finishing at the Cool Staging Area. Professional timing and live tracking keep you connected, and finishers under 10 hours earn..

Join a scenic, technical trail run along the American River from Overlook Park, with distances from a fun 5K to a demanding 35K. Expect rugged single track, big climbs, cupless aid stations, free parking and dogs on leash are welcome.

Run scenic trails along the American River Parkway with 50 mile, 25 mile or 10 mile routes all finishing in Auburn. Enjoy race swag, a handcrafted finisher medallion, on course fuel, and a festive post race beer garden.