Trail Running calendar near Emigrant Gap 2026-2027

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.

Explore Nevada City's trails at the Champion Mine Trail Race. Choose between a scenic half marathon crossing a historic swinging bridge or a 5K run/walk. The event features aid stations, varied terrain, and finishes at the historic Miners F..

Point-to-point trail races on the Bizz Johnson Trail near Susanville, CA offering 50K, marathon, Express Half and Express 10K on a USATF certified, mostly downhill course with river canyon, bridges and railroad tunnels.

A trail event in Cool, California on October 17, 2026 offering 5k, 10k and a trail half marathon. Proceeds support Black Oak Mines Unified School District youth and a Camp Taylor scholarship, and the event includes family options.

Trail races from a kids run to a half marathon take place inside Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma, CA. Courses mix singletrack and paved trails with technical climbs, scenic views, aid stations, and finishers' medals.

The Peavine Peak Hill Climb is a 9.4 mile run with over 3,000 feet of ascent to the summit of Reno's Peavine Peak. The course features singletrack trails, a rocky ATV climb, and a smooth dirt road descent.

Trail races in Upper Bidwell Park near Chico featuring a half marathon with a steep early climb and a 4 mile endurance loop that can repeat hourly for up to eight hours.

Join the Vampire Run in Roseville for a timed 5K or a 1 mile walk to support the bleeding disorders community. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with costumes, carnival games, and medals for all runners.

The Rubicon is a remote Sierra Nevada foot race with no official support. Routes range from 15 to 43 miles with high elevation gain. Qualifying via shorter routes is required for longer attempts.

Explore the pine-lined trails around Jenkinson Lake at the fall edition of this trail run. With seven distances from a 5K to a 50K ultra, the event features rolling hills and shaded single track. Runners can enjoy post race ice cream, aid s..

Explore the trails of Salmon Falls Ranch in the Gold Country foothills. Choose between a challenging half marathon or a 10K on a course featuring single-track, creek crossings, and views. The event supports the American River Conservancy's..

Event Details The Rio Del Lago 100 Mile Endurance Run is a trail race held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at Beal's Point in Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, within the Sierra Foothills of California. Course Information The 100-m..

Test your endurance on the scenic trails of Carson Valley with 50 mile, 50k, and 15k distances. Enjoy a mix of single track and OHV trails with stunning views of the Sierra Nevada and a festive finish line celebration.

The Rattlesnake Mountain Challenge is a 5k trail run through the scenic Huffaker hills near Reno. It includes a long sleeve shirt with registration and supports a youth athletics program. A virtual 5k option is also available.