Trail Running calendar near Fairfield 2025-2026

Take on the Montara Mountain Trail Run in Pacifica with distances from 10K to 50K plus a kids dash for ages 6 and under. Marked trails, finisher medals, preregistered shirts, and stocked aid stations promise a memorable day on the trail.

The Salmon Falls 50K Endurance Run is a challenging trail race set in the scenic foothills of Sacramento, California. This ultra-distance event starts at the Magnolia Ranch Trail Head near Coloma and features a stunning course that traverse..

Experience panoramic Bay views on the hilly trails of Angel Island with 5, 10, and 15 mile options and a free kids dash. Finishers earn custom medals and pre registered runners receive shirts; a charter ferry from Tiburon is required.

Way Too Cool in Cool, California brings scenic 50K and 10 mile trail runs over rolling hills and creek crossings. Enjoy stocked aid stations, a handcrafted finisher medallion, and post race tacos with a beer garden.

Enjoy scenic ridgeline trails in La Honda CA with 50K, half marathon and 10K courses through redwood forests and open grasslands. All entry fees support Ridge Trail Organisation and every runner receives a Bay Area Ridge Trail duffel bag.

Tackle scenic trails at China Camp State Park in March 2026 with in person or virtual 5K, 10K, and a challenging half marathon. All entrants receive a beer sampler stein, event shirt, and handcrafted woodallion.

Experience the Marin Ultra Challenge on March 14, 2026, a scenic trail run from Rodeo Beach through Mt Tam and Muir Woods with 50 mile and 50K options. Expect rugged single track, redwood canopy and coastal views for a bold trail challenge.

Run three scenic courses over three days in Marin County, summiting classic peaks with sweeping Bay Area views. Choose from 28K and 50K single loops or a new 100K point to point, with full race support, timing and finisher awards.

Rattlesnake Dick offers scenic, challenging trail routes in Cool, CA with 50K, 25K and 10K options starting and finishing at the Cool Staging Area. Professional timing and live tracking keep you connected, and finishers under 10 hours earn..

Experience scenic single track trails through Bothe Napa Valley State Park with marathon, half marathon and 10K options. Limited to 300 runners, this hilly, creek lined route showcases vineyard country and rewards finishers with medals and..

Run through towering redwoods in Oakland's Redwood Regional Park with distances from a kids 50 yard dash to a challenging 50K. Enjoy ribbon marked singletrack, stocked aid stations, custom finisher medals, and awards for top finishers.

Run the Lag Bon 10K on March 22 in Fairfax on a scenic, technical Lagunitas trail with roots, rocks and muddy sections. This small charity race supports World Water Day with proceeds to safe water programs and runners get a shirt and medal.

Run along the historic Western Pacific Trail at Quarry Lakes in Fremont on March 28, 2026, with 5K, 10K and half marathon options plus a remote runner category. Mostly flat dirt and gravel trails make for a scenic, friendly race for all pac..

Tackle scenic single track along the American River at Knickerbocker Canyon Trail Run near Auburn. Choose 35K, half marathon, 10K or 5K routes with river crossings, big climbs and rugged trail that rewards grit and views.

Run with sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay and Pacific Ocean on scenic trails in the Marin Headlands. Choose Marathon, Half Marathon or 10K on April 4, 2026 in a 400 runner field for an intimate coastal challenge.

Join the Diablo Trails Challenge on April 4, 2026 at Mount Diablo with distances from 5K to 50K on scenic but demanding trails. A portion of entry fees benefits Save Mount Diablo and race day photos and a BBQ add to the experience.

Run the classic American River Endurance Runs from Folsom to Auburn, featuring 50 mile, 25 mile and 10 mile trail races that finish at the Auburn Overlook. Scenic river corridor, on course support, and a festive post race atmosphere.

Run Angel Island on a scenic hilly loop with sweeping Golden Gate, Alcatraz and Bay views. Choose a 10K or a half that circles the island twice at the 35th annual event limited to 400 runners, ferry included.

Lake Sonoma race weekend in Geyserville on April 11, 2026 hosts a Western States qualifying 100K, a rolling 50K, and the Trail Sisters half for women. Expect scenic lake overlooks, lively aid stations, and campground vibes.

Join the SPASM Lake Chabot Trail Run on April 11 for scenic loops around Lake Chabot with distances from 8K to 50K for every level. Enjoy rolling hills, color coded trails, tech shirts for pre registered runners and custom finisher medals.