Trail Running calendar near Fairfield 2025-2026

Start the year on scenic Lake Chabot trails with Brazen New Year's Day, offering half marathon, 10K, 5K and virtual options with timed results and free photos. Celebrate challenging trail miles and earn a commemorative medal.

Kick off the New Year on the trails at Auburn Resolution Run in Overlook Park on January 1, 2026. Choose 5k, 10k, 10 mile or run virtually and bring home a 2026 finisher medal.

Enjoy Bay Area views and varied singletrack at Hacienda Hills Trail Run Winter near San Jose on Jan 3, 2026. Choose from nine distances up to 50K, enjoy marked courses, aid stations and a finisher medal.

Enjoy scenic shore side trail runs at Granite Beach with two distances to choose from and stunning Folsom Lake views. Finish with a locally brewed IPA for 21 and over, a custom IPA Trail Run glass and a hearty post race meal.

Run scenic, technical trails along the American River at the NO HANDS Trail Run in Auburn, CA, with distances from 50K to 8K for all abilities. Expect steep climbs, river canyon single track, plentiful aid stations and a cupless format so b..

Join Hope in Every Step 5K in Modesto, California on January 10, 2026 for a scenic run and walk along the Tuolumne River Parkway trails. Enjoy community vibes, teal race shirts, and friendly competition with awards for top finishers.

Take on scenic, well marked trails at Huddart Park with distances from 8K to 50K plus a free kids dash. Stocked aid stations, custom finisher medals and challenging climbs make this a rewarding trail day for all abilities.

Run through redwood lined trails at Huddart Park in the Crystal Springs Trail Run, with distances from 8K to 50K plus a free kids sprint. Enjoy scenic single track, frequent aid stations and a commemorative finisher medal.

Run scenic single track along Folsom Lake under oak trees with gently rolling hills and a creek crossing. Distances from 1 mile to 50K, race day registration on site, and every finisher earns a commemorative medal.

Run a scenic trail 10K or 5K along the shores of Folsom Lake at Granite Beach on January 24, 2026. Well marked and supported, the course features aid stations and beautiful lake views to motivate runners of every level.

Take on the Pacifica Foothills Trail Run on January 24, 2026 at San Pedro Valley County Park. Choose 30K, half marathon or 10K across Montara Mountain single track for rugged coastal views, chip timed results and well stocked aid stations.

Enjoy marsh and bay views at Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont Jan 31, 2026 with 5K, 10K and half marathon options and a remote entry. Boardwalk and trail courses, stocked aid stations, and a Hiker Division welcome runners of every pace..

Join the 48th Jed Smith Ultra Classic in Sacramento on January 31 for scenic looped courses along the American River Parkway from half marathon to 50 mile. Boston qualifying course with long sleeve shirts and wooden medals.

Run scenic, rugged trails around Mt. Umunhum at Almaden Quicksilver Park with distances from a mile and kids run up to 50K. Clearly marked courses, aid stations and medals for all finishers make this winter trail event welcoming to all.

Run scenic trails along Folsom Lake surrounded by wildflowers at the Escape from Folsom Trail Runs, offering a 10 mile and a 5K on Feb 7 2026. Aid stations, finisher medals and age group awards make it great for racers and fun runners alike..

Run scenic coastal trails in the Marin Headlands at the Golden Gate Trail Run in Sausalito offering distances from 8K to 50K plus a kids dash. Expect rugged views, stocked aid stations and finisher medals for all.

Bay Breeze invites runners to a scenic, mostly flat bayside course at San Leandro Marina Park on February 14, 2026, with a half marathon, 10K and 5K. Expect chip timing, finisher medals and shirts, stocked aid stations and free race photos.

Explore scenic Sierra Nevada foothill trails near Auburn, CA with FOURmidable races offering 50K, 35.5K, half marathon and 13K options on Saturday Feb 21, 2026. Runner focused prize money and course record bonuses add extra incentive.

On February 21, 2026, take on scenic singletrack and fire road loops at Lake Chabot with distances from 5K to 50K for runners of all abilities. Well stocked aid stations and professional timing make this a welcoming, small field trail chall..

Run the Lost Trail 5K or Half Marathon at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake, enjoying lake views and wildflowers along well marked trails. Friendly aid stations and a scenic course make this a great early season challenge.