Trail Running calendar near Fair Oaks 2025-2026

Hit the trails at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline on May 30, 2026 for Nitro Trail, a scenic trail running festival offering a half marathon, 10K and 5K. Choose a hiker start for a relaxed pace or join remotely while supporting local parks.

Cinderella Trail Run at Joaquin Miller Park, Oakland on May 30 offers distances from 8K to 50K plus a free kids dash. Run scenic redwood trails, earn a custom finisher medal, and enjoy stocked aid stations and shirts for pre registrants.

Run scenic trails at Lake Chabot on June 7, 2026 in a chip timed half marathon or 5K with ridge top views of Mt Diablo and the Bay. Presented by Castro Valley Sports Foundation as a fundraiser with finisher medals.

The Tahoe 200 is a 200.2 mile ultramarathon around Lake Tahoe on National Forest lands, with ridge runs, alpine lakes, rock gardens and Desolation Wilderness views. With robust aid and a 105 hour cutoff this qualifier for Hardrock 100 and W..

Run the Bay Area 100 on June 13, 2026, a point to point 100 mile race from UC Berkeley to Skyline High in Oakland. Enjoy epic East Bay ridge and redwood scenery with about 18,000 ft of climbing and a 33 hour cutoff.

Run the Cool Moon Trail Races in Cool, California on June 13 and 14, 2026 with distances from 5K to 100K on scenic singletrack and fire roads. Live tracking, chip timing, finishers get shirts and medals plus a 100K buckle and 50 mile plaque..

Tackle 100 miles in Cool, California on alternating lap loops through scenic singletrack and fire roads. Well marked with aid stations and crew access at the start, finishers earn a handcrafted Comstock Heritage buckle and medal.

Take on the Tahoe 100k, a 62.9 mile ultramarathon near Stateline, NV with a 24 hour cutoff on nearly all singletrack. Expect ridgeline views, alpine sections to 9,800 feet and a sweeping pass by Star Lake in the Sierra Nevada.

Broken Arrow Skyrace at Palisades Tahoe June 18 to 21, 2026 is a four day mountain running festival with exposed high alpine terrain, ladders and possible snow. Nine distances span a big 46K to a kids run with food, craft beer and music.

Run the legendary Western States 100, a 100.2 mile trail ultramarathon through Sierra high country and gold country with 18,000 feet of climbing and scenic river crossings. The 2026 race is June 27 to 28 and entry is by lottery.

Run scenic singletrack and river canyons around Downieville, California in the Lost Sierra Endurance Race with 25K, 50K, and 100K options. Rugged mountain trails, solid aid support, and a lively finish await.

Run a scenic loop from Lake Chabot Marina through East Bay Regional Parks with 50K and half marathon options. Enjoy staffed aid stations, race shirt, Skyline socks and a finisher medal on this well supported trail event.

Run the Redwood Summer Trail Run in Oakland on August 15, 2026, with distances from a kids dash to a rugged 50K through scenic Redwood Regional Park. Pre registered runners get a tee and all finishers receive a custom medal.

Join the new Mammoth Bar Trail Runs on Sept 6, 2026 in Auburn CA with Half Marathon and 10K on single track and double track trails. Expect steep climbs, thrilling descents and sweeping views of the American River Canyon.

Run Diablo State Park on September 6 for scenic single track and dirt road trails with distances from 4 miles to 50K, plus a kids dash. Big climbs, frequent aid stations and sweeping views make this a must for trail runners seeking a challe..

Challenge yourself at the Emerald Bay Trail Run on September 12, 2026, a point to point 7 mile 11 km route from Eagle Point to Lester Beach around stunning Emerald Bay. Expect technical single track, moderate climbs and sweeping Lake Tahoe..

Run the Gold Rush Growler Trail Runs on September 19, 2026 at Granite Beach for scenic shoreline and single track trails with 5K and 10 mile options. Finishers receive a commemorative beer glass and ages 21 and up can enjoy a local IPA at t..

Autumn trail festival at Lake Chabot Marina in Castro Valley offering 100k, 50 mile and marathon distances through classic East Bay parkland. Expect challenging terrain, a friendly community vibe, and generous finisher swag for all distance..

Signal Peak Trail Runs on Oct 3, 2026 near Nevada City offer 50K and 24 mile out and back courses featuring technical, rocky terrain. The 50K adds a summit loop up Signal Peak with sweeping views of Bear Valley and Lake Spaulding.

Sunset & Cider Trail Races in Auburn CA this October offer 50K, half marathon and 5 mile trail options along the American River canyon. Finish with a commemorative cider glass and locally crafted pours from Ponderosa Cider.