Trail Running calendar near Gardner Mountain 2026-2027

Trail races in Nevada City on October 11 2026 include a 13.1 miles half marathon, a 10K and a 5K with mixed terrain, aid stations and views along Deer Creek. Organized by Sierra TrailBlazers and Bear Yuba Land Trust.

Insomnia is a night trail race in the Sierra Nevada foothills offering 35K, 14K and 5K options. Courses are marked with reflective ribbons and headlamps are required; the 35K has a 5 hour 30 minute overall cutoff.

Trail running in Cool, California with 5k, 10k and half marathon options on Sierra Foothills trails. Proceeds support Georgetown Divide Ready by 21 and a Camp Taylor scholarship; family packages, childcare, and a post-race breakfast are inc..

Run through the historic site of the 1848 gold discovery in California. This event features multiple trail distances from a 5K to a Half Marathon on scenic singletrack paths along the American River.

A 3rd annual 9.4 mile hill climb in Reno with 3,018 feet of elevation gain, starting and finishing at Melton Elementary School and reaching the summit of Peavine Peak via Chalk Canyon and Tower Ridge.

A 5k cross country race run in two loops around Willow Hill Reservoir next to Folsom High School, part of the Pacific Association USATF Cross Country Grand Prix, with a $75 bonus for breaking an age group record.

A trail running event at Jacks Valley Elementary School featuring fire roads and single track with steep sections and scenic views, multiple distance options, mapped courses in CalTopo, and no finisher or division awards.

A themed charity run and community festival on October 18, 2026 in Downtown Roseville, CA, supporting the bleeding disorders community. The day includes a timed 5K, a one mile walk, festival food, carnival games, and a remembrance ceremony.

An endurance event at Beals Point, Granite Bay featuring hourly 4.16 mile laps until one runner remains, plus a 12 hour Mini Last Person Standing option. Aid is available at the start area and runners may set personal aid stations.

A backyard ultra at Beals Point in Granite Bay where runners run a 4.16 mile loop each hour until one remains. A 12 hour Mini format offers the same hourly lap with a fixed limit.

A remote, informal backcountry foot run at Oxbow Reservoir, CA offering three route options with substantial elevation gain and multiple water crossings. Registration closes Oct 22 at 11:59 PM PT.

Experience the autumn scenery of Jenkinson Lake at the Trail Run at Sly Park. This event offers distances from a 5K to a 50K ultra on shaded pine forest trails with rolling hills and lakeside views.

A trail event at Acorn Creek Trailhead near Pilot Hill, CA featuring a 10K single lap and a two-lap half marathon across singletrack, creek crossings, and overlooks. The race is limited to 175 runners and benefits the American River Conserv..

Event Details The Rio Del Lago 100 Mile Endurance Run is a trail race held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at Beal's Point in Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, within the Sierra Foothills of California. Course Information The 100-m..

An endurance trail event in Carson Valley with 50 mile, 50k and 15k courses over single-track and OHV trails, a finish-line festival at TJ's Corral, and finisher awards including shirts, a buckle for the 50 mile, and podium prizes.

A multi-distance trail event in the El Dorado Hills foothills offering routes from 5K to a trail marathon on mostly single-track dirt with rolling hills, aid stations, drop-bag service, and a creek crossing.

Trail races at Prison Hill Recreation Area in Carson City on Nov 14, 2026. Distances include 21K, 10K, and 5K with a water aid station on the 21K and tiered registration closing Nov 12.

Trail race at Darrington Trail Head by Folsom Lake offering 5K, 10K, 18M and 36M on rocky single-track with rolling hills, aid stations, drop bags, and a 10-hour overall time limit.

A Thanksgiving Day trail event at Beals Point offering 5k and 10k courses plus a free 1k kids run for under-6s. The race supports Folsom's Hope, features one aid station, and requires runners to bring a cup or bottle.

A point to point half marathon on the Southside Trail at Folsom Lake featuring mostly single track, an overall ascent of 1,683 ft, multiple aid stations and a 4.5 hour time limit, starting at Salmon Falls and finishing at Brown’s Ravine.