Trail Running calendar near Gardner Mountain 2025-2026

Join a scenic, technical trail run along the American River from Overlook Park, with distances from a fun 5K to a demanding 35K. Expect rugged single track, big climbs, cupless aid stations, free parking and dogs on leash are welcome.

Run the classic American River Endurance Runs from Folsom to Auburn, featuring 50 mile, 25 mile and 10 mile trail races that finish at the Auburn Overlook. Scenic river corridor, on course support, and a festive post race atmosphere.

Outlands Endurance Race at Peninsula Campground in Pilot Hill offers lakeside singletrack and double wide trails around Folsom Lake on 25K, 50K and 50M out and back courses. Full aid, finisher swag, wood awards and a post race meal.

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.

Tackle rugged trails at the Silver State 50/50 in Reno on May 16, 2026, offering 50 mile, 50K and trail half marathon distances across scenic, challenging singletrack. Expect big climbs, friendly aid stations and a classic ultra vibe.

Run scenic paved trails in Roseville on May 16, 2026 at the Wild Rose Half Marathon or join the fun 5K run or walk, finishing at Moksa Barrel House. All finishers get a medal and drink ticket and runners choose a tech shirt or BOCO hat.

Western States Training Camp - Memorial Weekend (May 23-25, 2026) The event takes place in Foresthill, CA (24750 Foresthill Rd) over Memorial Day weekend. It offers three training runs that cover the final 70 miles of the Western States cou..

Run around Lake Tahoe in the Tahoe 200, a rugged 200 mile ultramarathon along the Tahoe Rim Trail with alpine lakes, long ridgelines and forest single track. Massive elevation, full aid stations and a 105 hour cutoff make this a true advent..

Run the Cool Moon Trail Races in Cool, California on June 13-14, 2026, with options from 5K to 100K on scenic single track and fire roads. Well marked routes, lively aid stations and live runner tracking make for an unforgettable trail week..

Take on a scenic 100 mile trail challenge near Cool, California featuring looped singletrack and fire roads with about 13,600 ft of climbing. Live tracking, regular aid and a handcrafted buckle await finishers.

The Tahoe 100k is a mountain ultramarathon in the Sierra Nevada near Stateline, Nevada, covering 62.9 miles on mostly singletrack with 11,766 feet of climb and sweeping ridgeline views. Run past alpine Star Lake over rugged trail and aim to..

Broken Arrow Skyrace is California's first skyrunning event, held at Squaw Valley (Palisades Tahoe) in the Sierra Nevada. Presented by Salomon and organized by Alpenglow Mountain Racing, it offers multiple mountain-running distances: 11K, 1..

Experience the world's oldest 100 mile trail race as runners tackle 100 miles from Olympic Valley to Auburn across rugged Sierra trails. Finishers earn silver or bronze belt buckles for sub 24 or 30 hour completions.

Run the Tahoe Rim Trail around Lake Tahoe on scenic single track trails with distances from 23K to a punishing 100 mile that includes about 20,000 feet of climbing. Live GPS tracking on the longer races and Western States qualifying spots r..

Run the rugged Sierra singletrack in the Lost Sierra Endurance Race in Downieville on July 25, 2026, with 25K, 50K, and 100K options to challenge every level. Celebrate with fellow runners at a friendly post race gathering in town.

Tackle rugged single track trails and steep climbs at Mammoth Bar in Auburn, California, with sweeping views of the American River Canyon. Choose a half marathon or 10K and test your trail legs at this scenic, challenging outing.

Scenic 7 mile 11 km Emerald Bay Trail, a point to point single track from Eagle Point to Lester Beach with moderate climbs and granite steps. Take in lake views, then hop the shuttle back and enjoy post race snacks.

Run scenic shoreline and single track trails at Granite Beach for the Gold Rush Growler, with new 2026 courses and options of 10 miles or a 5K. Every finisher gets a beer glass and a cold local IPA for ages 21 and over.

Tackle rugged singletrack and rocky climbs near Emigrant Gap at the Signal Peak Trail Runs on October 3, 2026, with 50K and 24 mile options. Expect technical terrain and a summit loop that rewards 50K runners with sweeping views of Bear Val..

Run scenic single track along the American River Canyon in Auburn, CA with 50K, half marathon, or 5 mile routes. Celebrate afterward at Ponderosa Cider Co with a commemorative cider glass and post race pours.