Trail Running calendar near Emigrant Gap 2025-2026

The California Gold Rush Trail Run - Fall is a scenic trail running event held entirely within the historic Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma, California. Set in the picturesque foothills along the south fork of the American River, the race commemorates the site of the 1848 gold..

Willow Hills XC is an annual 5K cross country race held at Willow Hill Reservoir Community Park near Folsom High School in Folsom, California. The course features two loops of rolling hills around a water reservoir, providing a scenic and challenging terrain for runners. Now in its 15th year, the ev..

The Heart of Cool Trail Run, held in Cool, California, offers a family-friendly trail running event featuring 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances. Set amidst the scenic Sierra Foothills, the course shares trails with renowned races like the Western States 100 and Way Too Cool 50k. Proceeds support..

The Fleet Feet Fall Classic Trail race takes place in Upper Bidwell Park, Chico, California, featuring two trail events: a challenging half marathon and a 4-mile endurance challenge. The half marathon includes a steep 1600 ft climb in the first half, followed by a downhill finish through scenic sing..

The Trail Run at Sly Park - Fall is a scenic trail running event held at the Sly Park Recreation Area in Pollock Pines, California, within the El Dorado National Forest. The race offers multiple distances ranging from 5K to a challenging 50K ultra, including 10K, 8 Mile, Half Marathon, 17 Mile, and..

The Rubicon is a challenging and remote foot race held in the backcountry of the northwestern Sierra Nevada near Oxbow Reservoir, California. It offers three route options of increasing difficulty: The Requisite (15+ miles with about 6,700 feet of elevation gain), The Resonant (30+ miles, 12,700 fee..

The Rio Del Lago 100 Mile Endurance Run is a premier ultramarathon held annually in the scenic Sierra Nevada Foothills near Folsom, California, about 40 minutes east of Sacramento. The challenging 100-mile course features approximately 13,874 feet of elevation gain and loss, traversing diverse terra..

The NorCal Backyard Ultra, held at Beals Point in Granite Bay, CA, is a challenging endurance running event featuring a 4.2-mile loop course along scenic singletrack trails and lakefront views at Folsom Lake. The main event, Last Person Standing, requires runners to complete a loop every hour until..

The Ferris Fifty is an endurance running event held in Minden, Nevada, at the foot of the Carson Range in the Sierra Nevada. It offers three distances: a 50-mile ultramarathon, a 50K, and a 15K race. The courses feature a mix of single-track trails, OHV trails, gravel, sand, and minimal pavement, tr..

The Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge is a scenic trail running event held in the foothills of El Dorado Hills, California, near Folsom Lake. The race offers multiple distances including 5K, 10K, 15K, half marathon, 30K, and a trail marathon. The course features mostly single-track dirt and rocky..

The Darrington Single Track Trail Challenge is a trail running event held in Pilot Hill, California, near Folsom Lake. It offers multiple race distances including a 36-mile, 18-mile, 10K, and 5K, catering to various skill levels. The course features stony dirt paths that traverse relentless hills, p..

The Folsom Lake Point to Point Trail Half Marathon is a scenic trail race held in El Dorado Hills, California, near Sacramento. The 13.1-mile course is predominantly single track (95%) with some dirt road (5%), running alongside the picturesque Folsom Lake. Runners experience a mix of gentle rolling..

Doomsday is a challenging running event held in Cool, California, featuring a 50K ultramarathon and a Half Marathon. The race takes place on a scenic course with significant elevation changes—5,100 feet gain/loss for the 50K and 1,250 feet for the Half Marathon. Both distances start together at the..

Placerville's Holiday Jingle & Mingle Run takes place on the scenic El Dorado Trail in historic Placerville, California. The event offers multiple race distances including a half marathon, 15k, 10k, 5k, mile, and a kids run, accommodating runners of all levels. The course features beautiful oak tree..

The Rattlesnake Mountain Challenge is a trail running event held at Huffaker Hills Trailhead in Reno, Nevada. Featuring a 5k race and a virtual 5k option, the course is entirely on scenic trails through the beautiful Huffaker Hills. Open to youth and adult athletes aged 5 and up, the race is officia..

The Auburn Resolution Run is a trail running event held at Overlook Park in Auburn, California. Scheduled for January 1, 2026, it offers multiple race distances including 5K, 10K, 10 miles, and a virtual run option for any distance. This event provides a refreshing and adventurous way to start the N..

The IPA Beer Trail Runs, hosted by TBF Racing, take place at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area in California. The event features two scenic trail races along the lake's shoreline: a 12K (7.5 miles) and a 5K (3.1 miles), both on well-marked single-track trails. Runners enjoy a challeng..

The No Hands Trail Run, hosted by Inside Trail Racing, takes place at American River Overlook Park in Auburn, California. Scheduled for January 10, 2026, this event offers four distances: 50K, 35K, a challenging Half Marathon, and an 8K. Runners traverse historic Western States and Pioneer Express t..

The Folsom Lake Sweetwater Trail Run, held at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area in El Dorado Hills, CA, offers a variety of distances including Kids Run, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 9 Mile, Half Marathon, 30K, Trail Marathon, and 50K. The course is predominantly single-track (95%) with some dirt road sections,..

The 2026 Gumby 10K and 5K are trail running events held at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area. The races feature scenic courses along the shores of Folsom Lake, with well-marked trails and enthusiastic volunteers providing support. Participants can enjoy aid stations offering water, el..