Trail Running calendar near Gardner Mountain 2026-2027

Experience the historic El Dorado Trail in Placerville with distances ranging from a Kids Run to a Half Marathon. Run through scenic oak trees and rolling hills on a course featuring a steady climb and a fast downhill finish.

Experience a premier dog friendly trail run featuring 5K and 1 mile distances. Join the festivities at North Tahoe Regional Park or Incline Village for a unique race with your canine companion.

Experience the natural beauty of the Sierra mountains on the Arnold Rim Trail with distances ranging from a 10K to a 22-mile point-to-point run. Join a community event at White Pines Lake that supports local trail maintenance and conservati..

Experience a scenic 10km loop through the Auburn State Recreation Area featuring rolling hills and oak forests. This trail run offers a mix of creek crossings and canyon climbs overlooking the American River.

Experience a 10km trail run on the scenic Olmsted Loop Trail within the Auburn State Recreation Area. This event offers a classic trail race through the beautiful landscape of Cool California.

An annual trail race on the north shore of Lake Natoma in Fair Oaks offering 5K and 10K courses through wetlands, oak bluffs, and historic gold-dredge terrain, with proceeds supporting a local scholarship.

Experience an incredible journey around the largest alpine lake in North America. This 200 mile ultramarathon traverses single track trails and ridge lines through the spectacular Desolation Wilderness.

Experience the scenic trails of Northern California with distances ranging from a 5K to 100K. Run through historic trails and varied terrain using a well-marked loop system with full aid station support.

Run 100 miles on a looped course through Northern California trails. The event has a 37-hour cutoff and multiple aid stations. Finishers earn a handcrafted silver buckle.

Experience a scenic run through the historic 1960 Winter Olympics site at Palisades Tahoe. Choose between a half marathon, 8 miler, or 5K on flat paved trails following the beautiful Truckee River.

The Tahoe 100K is a high-altitude ultramarathon through the Sierra Nevada. Runners face over 11,000 feet of climbing on singletrack trails, reaching nearly 10,000 feet above sea level. This 100-kilometer journey passes by the scenic Star La..

Event Overview The Broken Arrow Skyrace is a four-day mountain running event held at the Palisades Tahoe ski resort near Lake Tahoe, California. It is a multi-distance event inspired by classic European Skyraces. Distances The event feature..

Test your endurance at the Sparks Marina in a last person standing competition. Run 4.167 mile loops every hour or choose from timed mini backyard options ranging from 3 to 24 hours.

The Western States 100 is an epic ultramarathon on the historic Western States Trail from Olympic Valley to Auburn. It features over 15,000 feet of climbing through remote Sierra terrain. Entry is by a highly selective lottery.

Experience an ultra trail run through the scenic forests between Lake Tahoe and Truckee. This 50 km loop features rocky summits and 4500 feet of elevation gain with full course support and post race festivities in Tahoe City.

The Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs offer four distances on scenic Sierra Nevada trails near Lake Tahoe. The demanding 100-mile race is a Western States qualifier with strict entry requirements. All events feature volunteer support and spect..

The Lost Sierra Endurance Race offers 25K, 50K, and 100K trail runs through the scenic and rugged northern Sierra Nevada near Downieville, California. The 100K is a demanding out-and-back route, while the 50K is a point-to-point course with..

Mountain Tiger Donner Summit is a point-to-point 12.5-mile trail race on Tahoe's Donner Summit, featuring four summits and 3,300 feet of climb. It includes shuttle service from finish to start. Registration opens in late February 2026.

Trail run in Auburn, CA on July 26, 2026 featuring two courses through single-track trails, canal sections and dirt roads in the American River Canyon. Includes race shirt, finisher medal and post-race beer for those 21 and older.

Experience a unique five loop trail marathon through the protected Royal Gorge land in Soda Springs. Run individually or join a relay team to enjoy expansive wilderness views and a vibrant central community aid station.