Trail Running calendar near Fremont 2026-2027

A trail race at Almaden Quicksilver County Park with distances from 5K to 50K. Courses are out-and-back, marked with colored ribbons, include aid stations and toilets, and the longer races reach Bald Mountain and Mt. Umunhum.

A roughly 12 mile loop from Mitchell Canyon to the Mount Diablo summit and back, with about 4,200 feet of elevation change. The course includes steep climbs via Eagle Peak and Bald Ridge and a five hour cutoff.

A trail running event at Mount Diablo in Walnut Creek on October 17, 2026 offering 30K, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K courses on hilly trails where mud and creek crossings are possible.

Trail marathon, half marathon and 10K in Bothe-Napa Valley State Park on October 24, 2026, limited to 300 runners. Single-track course with hills, streams and rocky sections; orange ribbon markings, one aid station, no headphones allowed.

Trail races in Redwood Regional Park near Oakland on October 24, 2026 include 10K, half marathon and 35K with significant elevation gain. The event uses chip timing, cupless aid stations and has a 330 runner capacity.

A Halloween-themed running event at Hellyer County Park with 5K, 10K, half and full marathon distances, youth divisions, a free kids' dash, a costume contest, certified half and full courses, aid stations every 2-4 miles, and cupless hydrat..

Trail races in Almaden Quicksilver Park from 5K to 50K over hilly dirt roads and single-track, with two staffed aid stations, drop-bag service for longer distances, and a finisher medal for all participants.

Support student programs and the Oakland Tech Cross Country team at Joaquin Miller Park. Choose between a five kilometer trail race or a one mile fun run through the redwood trees.

A trail event at Huddart Park on November 7, 2026 featuring multiple distances, a 6 Hour Challenge and a youth dash, with aid stations, chip timing and a post race pancake breakfast.

A trail race at Lake Chabot Regional Park in Castro Valley offering distances from an 8K and half marathon up to 50K plus a free kids 50 yard dash. The course loops the reservoir with marked routes, aid stations every 4 to 5 miles, and cupl..

Mt. Tam Trail Run offers 10K, half, 30K and 50K trail races at Mt. Tamalpais State Park with technical singletrack, chip timing, cupless aid stations, and a 500 runner capacity.

A fall trail event at Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve offering distances from 5K to 50K on hilly single-track and dirt roads, with aid stations, multiple water stops, strict cutoff limits, and limited parking.

A flat trail event at Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and youth races, cupless aid stations every 2–5 miles, and a USATF-certified half marathon course.

Navigate the redwood forests and meadows of Santa Cruz in this 2 or 4 hour map based adventure scramble. Explore the wilds in teams of up to five while hunting for 20 unique checkpoints.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Hellyer County Park with a trail race along Coyote Creek. Choose from a USATF certified half marathon, 10K, or 5K while competing for a chance to win a turkey.

Quad Dipsea is a 28.4 miles trail event in Mill Valley, California, with about 9,000 feet of elevation gain. The route is an out and back to Stinson Beach repeated twice and includes aid stations at Cardiac Hill, Stinson Beach, and Old Mill..

A family friendly Thanksgiving weekend run at Quarry Lakes Regional Park with a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a free short kids race. Costumes and food donations for the Alameda County Community Food Bank are encouraged.

Escape the wrath of Krampus with this themed cross-country run in San Francisco or from anywhere. Choose from 5K, 10K, or a nine-mile course. All finishers get unique Krampus themed swag, including a woodallion and beer stein.

Trail running at Calero County Park offers single track, dirt paths and varied climbs across distances from a kids run to a 50K. Courses are marked with colored ribbons and include aid stations, mapped routes and free parking.

Peacock Gap Trail Run on December 5, 2026 at China Camp State Park features 10K, half marathon and 30K trail races with coastal views and varied single track terrain. The event is cupless so runners must carry their own bottle or reusable c..