Trail Running calendar near Folsom 2025-2026

The NorCal Backyard Ultra, held at Beals Point in Granite Bay, CA, is a challenging endurance running event featuring a 4.2-mile loop course along scenic singletrack trails and lakefront views. Participants must complete each loop within an hour, starting a new lap on the hour, continuing until only..

The Ferris Fifty is an endurance running event held in Minden, Nevada, featuring 50-mile, 50K, and 15K distances. Set in the scenic Carson Valley at the foot of the Sierra Nevada's Carson Range, the course offers a mix of single-track trails, OHV trails, and minimal pavement, with views of Job’s Pea..

The Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge is a scenic trail running event held in the foothills of El Dorado Hills, California, near Folsom Lake. The race offers multiple distances including 5K, 10K, 15K, half marathon, 30K, and a trail marathon. The course features mostly single-track dirt and rocky..

The Darrington Single Track Trail Challenge is a trail running event held near Pilot Hill, California, along the scenic shores of Folsom Lake. The race offers multiple distances including a 36-mile, 18-mile, 10K, and 5K, catering to a range of runners. Participants traverse stony dirt paths that win..

The Folsom Lake Point to Point Trail Half Marathon is a scenic trail race held in El Dorado Hills, California, near Sacramento. The 13.1-mile course is predominantly single track (95%) with some dirt road (5%), running alongside Folsom Lake on the Southside Trail. Runners experience a mix of gentle..

The Doomsday 50K & Half Marathon takes place in Cool, California, offering runners two challenging distances: a 50K with 5,100 feet of elevation gain/loss and a Half Marathon with 1,250 feet gain/loss. Both races start together at the Cool Staging Area. The courses are scenic and hiker-friendly, wit..

Placerville's Holiday Jingle & Mingle Run takes place on the scenic El Dorado Trail in historic Placerville, California. The event offers multiple race distances including a half marathon, 15k, 10k, 5k, mile, and a kids run, accommodating runners of all levels. The course features beautiful oak tree..

The Auburn Resolution Run is an exciting trail running event scheduled for January 1, 2026, at Overlook Park in Auburn, California. This event offers participants a choice of distances, including a 5K, 10K, 10-mile run, and a virtual run option for any distance. It serves as a perfect opportunity to..

The Folsom Lake Sweetwater Trail Run, held at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area in El Dorado Hills, CA, offers a variety of distances including Kids Run, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 9 Mile, Half Marathon, 30K, Trail Marathon, and 50K. The course is predominantly single-track trail (95%) with some dirt road sec..

The FOURmidable is a trail running event held in Auburn, California, featuring distances of 50K, 35.5K, half marathon, and 13K. Set in the scenic Sierra Nevada foothills, the race offers a challenging course through rugged and picturesque terrain, providing runners with a true test of endurance amid..

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 traverses the Cronan Ranch area, ultimately finishing at Folsom Lake..

The Ruck a Chuck 50K is a trail running event held in Foresthill, California, set amidst the scenic Sierra Nevada foothills. This 50-kilometer race features an out-and-back course starting at Drivers Flat and turning around at Dardanelles Creek. A key highlight is its route along sections of the his..

Rattlesnake Dick is a trail running event held in Cool, California, offering 50K, 25K, and 10K distances. The courses feature significant elevation gains—4,700 feet for the 50K, 2,100 feet for the 25K, and 1,060 feet for the 10K—providing a challenging yet scenic experience. All races start and fini..

The Bad Ass Backyard Ultra (B.A.B.U.) is an endurance running event held at Dry Creek Parkway in Rio Linda, California, near northern Sacramento. This backyard ultra challenges runners to complete a 4.16-mile loop every hour, starting on the hour, with each loop called a "yard." Participants must be..

The Napa Valley Endurance Run is a challenging trail running event held in Calistoga, California, starting and finishing at the Calistoga Fairgrounds. It offers four race distances: 50k, 35k, half-marathon, and 10k, all traversing scenic and rugged terrain through Robert Louis Stevenson State Park a..

The Outlands Endurance Race, held at Peninsula Campground in Pilot Hill, California, offers challenging trail running distances of 25K, 50K, and 50 miles. Set along the rugged, scenic trails bordering Folsom Lake, the course features a mix of singletrack and double-wide trails with significant eleva..

The Canyons Endurance Runs will take place in Auburn from Friday 24 April 2026 to Saturday 25 April 2026. You can run between 25 and 161 kilometers.

The Rim Rock 50 Mile Trail Challenge is an inaugural ultramarathon held in Napa Valley, California, centered at Skyline Wilderness Park. The race features a challenging 50-mile solo course or a 50-mile relay for teams of two, traversing rugged trails through Skyline Wilderness Park, Napa Open Space..

The Napa Wilderness Trail Runs, held at Skyline Wilderness Park in Napa, California, offer a variety of trail running distances including 10K, 21K (half marathon), 30K, and a challenging 50K ultra marathon. The courses feature scenic routes with steep climbs, notably the Rim Rock Trail, providing st..