Trail Running calendar near Fairfield 2026-2027

Experience a trail run across the forest and hills of Angel Island with views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate. Choose from multiple race distances including a youth dash and enjoy a picnic at Ayala Cove.

A point to point half marathon to the summit area of Mt. Umunhum on March 8, 2025, covering about 13.35 miles with 4,767 feet of ascent, marked mainly by pink ribbons and supported by aid stations with toilets.

Chanoko Trail Runs on March 6, 2027 at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA offers 31K, 10K and 5K courses with finisher medals and post race food. The 31K includes a finisher hoodie and a limited shuttle option.

A three day trail running weekend in Marin County offering a point to point 100K plus single loop 50K and 28K that summit Loma Alta and Big Rock Ridge.

A multi-distance trail event on March 22, 2025 at Calero County Park in San Jose offering runs from a kids race to a 50K, single track and dirt-road courses, multiple aid stations, and per-distance time limits.

Multiple trail distances run through Redwood Regional Park on March 20, 2027 at Chabot Space & Science Center. Routes use East Ridge, West Ridge, Stream and Bridle trails and distances were measured with a Rolatape surveyor's wheel.

A dog-friendly trail event at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake, offering 10K, 5K and a one-mile Mighty Mile. Finishers receive medals and bandanas, awards are given by dog-size divisions, and volunteers can earn a $50 voucher.

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 running event at Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area in Fremont on March 27, 2027, offering a mostly-flat course on the Western Pacific Trail with Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a remote runner option.

A spring trail race at Pueblo Day Use Area in Santa Teresa County Park on April 5, 2025 offering 5K, 10K, 10 Mile and a half marathon across marked, hilly trails with aid stations and a four hour half marathon limit.

A multi-distance Spartan obstacle race weekend at Stanislaus County Parks on Apr 3-4, 2027, featuring Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and kids races across technical trails, grasslands and hills with signature obstacles and team options.

A trail running event at 1700 Castle Rock Road in Walnut Creek on April 3, 2027 offering 50K, half marathon, 10K and 5K options plus a hiker half and remote runner choice. Part of entry fees support Save Mount Diablo.

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..

A trail event at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve offering distances from a 50 yard kids dash to a 50K race. Routes run largely on the Bay Area Ridge Trail with ocean and Santa Cruz Mountains views.

Trail races around Auburn, California include 100M, 100K, 50K and 25K on sections of the Western States Trail. The 100K awards Golden Tickets to Western States and the event qualifies for UTMB World Series Finals.

A trail event at Lake Chabot Regional Park offering distances from a 50‑yard kids dash to a 50K ultramarathon. The looped course circles the Lake Chabot reservoir and surrounding hills with measured distances.

No Foolin' Foot Race in San Carlos on April 24, 2027 offers 15K, 10K, 5K and a 1K kids trail course across Big Canyon, Eaton and Pulgas Ridge, with proceeds supporting local open space trail maintenance.

A timed half marathon through eight Napa Valley wine estates finishing in Yountville. The event includes a finish line Wine Village with live music and complimentary wine tastings.

Trail runs at Skyline Wilderness Park near Napa feature four distances from about 6 to 32 miles with significant elevation. The cupless courses include spaced aid stations, a long water only stretch on the longer routes, and on site parking..

A trail ultramarathon at Skyline Wilderness Park on May 15, 2027, featuring a solo ~51-mile 2.5-loop course and a one-loop ~25-mile option. Cupless aid stations, specified crew and pacer rules, drop bag service, on-course nutrition, and pos..