Trail Running calendar near Friant 2026-2027

Mountain trail race at Balsam Forebay, Shaver Lake offering 14K (8.7 mi) and 8K (4.97 mi) courses with notable climbs and Sierra views. Field capped at 250; includes shirts, finisher medals, awards, and post-race refreshments.

Operation YOSEMITE 2026 is an in-person trail event in Mono County, California on August 8, 2026, offering four distances from 6 to 22 miles with a 20 lb dry load and specified elevation gains.

SAR Wild Run is a mountain trail event near Shaver Lake supporting the Fresno County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue Team. Races and a family hike range from 5K to a trail half marathon, and a virtual option includes mailed finisher items.

TANRI Lake Race 2026 at YMCA Sequoia Lake features a 10-hour individual lap race, a 3-person relay on 5-mile loops, and a 10K single loop, with prizes, a hat and dinner included and a raffle for individual runners who complete eight laps.

A chip-timed one-mile uphill trail race to the top of Pincushion Mountain in Friant, CA, with awards and finisher items. A Mountain Goat edition allows multiple timed ascents within a four-hour window and includes special awards.

The Yosemite Trail Races will take place in Bass Lake on Saturday 12 September 2026. You can run between 13 and 50 miles.

A community run at George's River Ranch along the San Joaquin River on September 19 2026. Events include a 10K trail, 5K, 2 mile and a kids quarter mile with registrations opening June 1 2026.

A community road and trail event in Fresno on September 19, 2026 offering 10K, 5K, 2 mile, and kids quarter mile races beside the San Joaquin River while supporting Pediatric Trauma injury prevention at Valley Childrens Hospital.

Black Oak Challenge in Tuolumne on September 19, 2026 features a 5K with on-course physical and mental challenges and a 1K family run with water obstacles. Finisher medals are awarded to 5K finishers.

A multi-distance trail race weekend in Mammoth Lakes featuring technical high-elevation courses, marked routes, aid stations, a cup-less policy, and chip timing.

A permitted loop footrace around a 760,000 year old caldera in Mammoth Lakes featuring alpine lakes, Mono Lake tufa towers, mountain summits and prize money for top finishers.

Experience the Sierra foothills at the Springville Apple Run featuring trail routes and dirt roads. Choose between 10K and 5K runs or a 2 mile walk as part of the local Apple Festival.

A community 5k at Live Oak Park in Tulare supporting the Tulare Sunrise Rotary Club scholarship program; $15 registration covers medals and timing, with finisher medals and age-group awards plus trophies and $100 gift cards for top male and..

Veteran-focused 5k and fun runs on 11/11/2026 in Clovis, CA, with in-person and virtual options supporting veteran organizations.

A second annual trail run along the empty Kaweah Lake Bottom in Three Rivers, California with 5K and 10K options, race amenities, and proceeds supporting St. Anthony Retreat Center.

A trail race at Finegold Creek Preserve in Friant, California, featuring a 10k and a 7k on conserved foothill land. Net proceeds support Kids Kasa Foster Care and the Sierra Foothill Conservancy.

A community run hosted by Huckleberry's in Clovis with in-person 5K and 2 Mile courses plus a virtual option, breakfast coupons, youth pricing, and proceeds supporting the Poverello House.

Experience trail running along the scenic Millerton Lake and San Joaquin River in Friant. This event features 10k, 25k, and 50k races with regular aid stations and support for long distance runners.

Experience a winter run through the technical terrain of the Red Hills Recreation Area in the Sierra Foothills. Choose between six or twelve mile distances featuring water crossings and muddy trails in a scenic natural environment.

Obstacle course weekend with races from 5 km to 50 km, held April 3 and 4 2027 at Modesto Reservoir Regional Park near Waterford CA.