Trail Running calendar near Garden Valley 2026-2027

Two scenic trail races along Folsom Lake on January 9, 2027, offering a 12K and 5K on single-track trails, post-race local beer for athletes over 21, commemorative items, hot food and age-group awards.

Trail races on single-track trails around Folsom Lake with distances from a kids run to 50K, marked routes and staffed aid stations; parking is paid and dogs are not allowed on course.

Trail 5K and 10K runs along the shores of Folsom Lake on a well marked trail with aid stations, volunteer support, returning finisher medals, and pre order shirts available.

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.

Escape from Folsom on February 6, 2027 at Granite Beach offers a 10 mile and a 5K on scenic trails beside Folsom Lake. Aid stations supply water and fuel and every finisher receives a custom medal.

Jed Smith Ultra Classic on February 6, 2027 is a USATF certified loop event on the American River Parkway offering 50 mile, 50 k, marathon, 30 k and half marathon distances with two aid stations and race day packet pick up.

Experience a trail running event in Auburn featuring four major climbs and 6000 feet of elevation. Choose from distances ranging from 13km to 50km on a course with less than one mile of pavement.

Experience scenic lake views and wildflowers at Granite Beach during this trail event featuring a half marathon and 5K. Enjoy well stocked aid stations and earn a finisher medal on the trails of Folsom Lake.

A point to point 50 kilometer trail ultramarathon in the Sacramento foothills, running mostly on Cronan Ranch area trails from Magnolia Ranch Trail Head to Folsom Lake. A new half marathon distance has been added and proceeds support Breakt..

Trail runs at Granite Beach and Auburn Overlook Park offering 31K, 10K and 5K distances, finisher medals for all and a custom long sleeve hoodie for 31K finishers. Aid stations, post race food and a limited shuttle for 31K runners are provi..

A cross-country ski event at Tahoe Cross Country Center on March 7, 2027 offering 26 km and 10 km loops. The race raises funds for Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue and includes a finish line party with food and live music.

A trail event at Granite Beach offering 5K and 10K courses plus a Mighty Mile for senior dogs, with divisions by dog size and Cani Cross, single aid station, finisher medals, and awards for multiple categories.

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 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 weekend of trail running and a 50K mountain bike race around Folsom Lake in Pilot Hill, CA, featuring 25K, 50K, 50 mile runs and a 50K MTB course with multiple aid stations and a combined challenge option.

Multi-distance trail event in Auburn, California crossing sections of the Western States Trail and serving as a UTMB World Series and Western States qualifier. Distances range from 25K up to 100M, with the 100K offering Western States Golde..

A new backyard ultra near Pacerville, California runs a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner remains. The weekend combines a community campout, a kids race, on-site crew areas, and net proceeds to local nonprofits.

Mud Factor Sacramento is a 5K mud and obstacle run at the 300 acre Mahon Ranch in Elk Grove on May 16, 2027, with adult and Kidz family waves, advertised entry fees from $27, and a $10 cash spectator fee for festival access.

Sparks Backyard Ultra at Sparks Marina is a Backyard Ultra qualifying event where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner remains. Mini races of 3, 6, 12, and 24 hours are also offered with on-course aid and awards.

Tahoe 200 is a 200.4 mile loop ultramarathon circling Lake Tahoe on National Forest lands, largely on the Tahoe Rim Trail. The route has 32,093 feet of elevation gain, 12 full aid stations and is scheduled June 21 to 25, 2027.