Trail Running calendar near Emigrant Gap 2026-2027

Trail race at Darrington Trail Head by Folsom Lake offering 5K, 10K, 18M and 36M on rocky single-track with rolling hills, aid stations, drop bags, and a 10-hour overall time limit.

A point to point half marathon on the Southside Trail around Folsom Lake featuring mostly single track, about 1,683 ft of ascent, multiple aid stations and toilet access. The race starts at Salmon Falls Boat Launch and finishes at Brown's R..

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.

Two trail races along the shoreline of Folsom Lake on January 9, 2027, offering 5K and 12K single-track courses, post-race local craft beer for participants 21 plus, awards by age group, and included race hat and post-race food.

Trail races on single-track trails around Folsom Lake with distances from a kids run to 50K, marked routes and staffed aid stations; parking is paid and dogs are not allowed on course.

Trail runs at Granite Beach along Folsom Lake with 5K and 10K courses, finisher medals, aid stations, and awards. Organized by Total Body Fitness with entry fees, spring package options, and a volunteer voucher program.

Trail races at Granite Beach along Folsom Lake include a 5K and a 10 Miler on February 6 and 7, 2027, with aid stations, finisher medals, race shirts for sale, and both age group and overall awards.

Experience a trail running event in Auburn featuring four major climbs and 6000 feet of elevation. Choose from distances ranging from 13km to 50km on a course with less than one mile of pavement.

Trail races at Granite Beach along Folsom Lake featuring a 5K and a half marathon on single track trails with scenic lake views and stocked aid stations. Finisher medals and pre order race shirts are available.

Experience a point to point ultramarathon through the scenic California gold country. This trail race takes runners from Coloma to Folsom Lake while supporting type 1 diabetes research.

A nordic ski event at Tahoe Cross Country Center on March 7, 2027 offering 26 km and 10 km loops, a limited untimed Tour Wave, a finish-line party with food and live music, and proceeds supporting Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue.

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.

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..