Trail Running calendar near Fairfax 2026-2027

Global Running Fest at Sports Basement Berkeley on May 31 features free road, trail, and kids runs, brand shoe demos, live music and raffles with over $5,000 in prizes. Beer sales benefit the youth program Running for a Better Oakland.

A free community festival in San Francisco hosted by UltraSignup with social group runs of about 3.2 or 4.5 miles, an expo with brands and race directors, a pancake breakfast, raffle prizes, shoe demos, and local partners.

A trail event at Almaden-Quicksilver County Park on June 7, 2025 offering distances from 5K to 50K, steep climbs, marked courses, aid stations, and toilet facilities. The 52 mile race is not held in 2025 and is planned to return in 2026.

Experience the 42nd annual Lake Chabot Trail Challenge featuring a scenic half marathon loop and a paved 5K run. Enjoy views of the San Francisco Bay and Mt Diablo while competing for medals on chip timed courses.

A 100-mile point-to-point ultramarathon on June 13, 2026, from UC Berkeley to Skyline High School in Oakland, featuring about 18,000 feet of ascent across East Bay ridgelines, redwood forest, and lake-shore fire trails with a 33-hour limit.

Experience a fixed-time event at Crissy Field with stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Run or walk as many laps as you choose in three six or twelve hour blocks as an individual or part of a team.

Trail races of 30K, 10K, 5K and a Kids 1K take place at Lagoon Valley Park in Vacaville. Courses are marked and supported with aid stations offering drinks and snacks.

A community charity walk and run at Howarth Memorial Park supporting Dogwood Animal Rescue Project, with a 1.5 mile course and a virtual option that ships a race packet including a limited-edition dog bandana.

A community fundraising run in Healdsburg offering 10K and 3K courses that begin and end near the Historic Downtown Plaza. The 10K loops around Fitch Mountain and the Russian River while the 3K is a flat in-town loop for families and walker..

Experience the scenic trails of Lake Chabot Regional Park with a variety of distances including a 5k, 10k, and half marathon. Enjoy a lively atmosphere with a post-race brewfest and handcrafted finisher awards.

A 10 mile trail race in Oakland that starts at Chabot Space and Sciences Center, featuring hilly single track and the Woodmonster climb. The event uses reverse handicap starts by age, includes a team competition, and a hill climb prize.

A community running day at Sycamore Grove Park on July 3, 2026, with a flat 5K on mixed trails and an untimed 400m kids run for ages 12 and under; parking is at Independence Park.

A team navigation run in San Francisco starting at Ghirardelli Square where teams of one to five use a custom map to find checkpoints, with refreshments and social time after the finish.

Multiple trail distances from 5K to 50K on very hilly single track and dirt roads at Rancho Cañada del Oro. The course features scenic foothill views, two aid stations, enforced cutoffs, and finishers receive a medal.

Experience a scenic trail run through ancient Coastal Redwoods and lush river canyons in Santa Cruz. Choose from multiple distances including a 50K and marathon with several river crossings.

Experience the rugged beauty of Mt. Tamalpais and Muir Woods in this coastal trail event starting from Stinson Beach. Choose between 10K, Half Marathon, or 30K routes featuring steep climbs and breathtaking Pacific views.

An endurance event at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline with 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour timed races on a 3.37 mile loop. Individuals and teams of two or three share laps and entry includes an all day picnic.

Trail running at Calero County Park with multiple distances across single track and dirt paths, significant climbs, aid stations and free parking at the park.

Trail races on August 1, 2026 in the Marin Headlands near Sausalito offer 8K, half, 30K and 50K courses with coastal single track, ocean and Golden Gate views. The event is chip timed and runs as a cupless race.

A loop trail race from Lake Chabot Marina through East Bay Regional Parks with substantial climbing, offered as a 50K and 21K on August 2, 2026. Finishers receive a shirt, socks, and a medal.