Trail Running calendar near Gilroy 2026-2027

A two loop 4.15 mile cross country race on the fire roads of the UC Santa Cruz campus, starting and finishing at the meadow above the fire station and included in the Pacific Association USATF Grand Prix series.

Trail races at Huddart Park, King's Mountain and Bear Gulch offer measured distances from a 50 yard kids dash to a 50K, with fees listed per distance and registration opening November 11, 2025.

A hilly loop race around Angel Island with Half Marathon and 10K options, limited to 400 participants and including the required ferry to the island.

The inaugural Apple City 5k at Pinto Lake County Park in Watsonville on 30 August 2026 offers a 5k on gentle, scenic trails and a kids 1k around the soccer fields. Half the event funds support the Pajaro Valley Education Foundation.

Experience the natural scenery of Mount Diablo State Park through a variety of trail races. Runners can select distances ranging from 4 miles to a 50K with spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Trail races at Tilden Regional Park in Berkeley offering 50K, 35K, half marathon and 10K with scenic bay views, aid stations every 5–7 miles, cupless stations, and awards for finishers and age groups.

Trail trail races at Stevens Creek Reservoir in Cupertino on September 12, 2026 include a Half Marathon, 11K and a 2.5 mile Lollipop Loop. The USATF sanctioned event is hand timed, capped for the longer distances, and supports wildfire reli..

A trail running event at Calero County Park offering distances from a kids run to a 50K across single-track and dirt roads, with named aid stations, drop bag support, bib color assignments, and time limits for longer races.

Rocky Ridge is a trail running event at Las Trampas Wilderness in San Ramon, California on September 19, 2026. It features a half marathon plus 10K and 5K courses with uphill trail sections and scenic vistas.

An annual September trail running event at Lake Chabot Marina offering 100k, 50 mile and marathon races with UTMB Index status and Pacific USATF Grand Prix inclusion for the 50 mile race.

Trail running at Andrew Molera State Park in Big Sur on September 26, 2026. Three distances follow Old Coast Road with marked aid stations, mailed bibs and finish medals for marathon and half marathon finishers.

Trail running in shaded redwood forest at Sanborn County Park on September 27 2026, with 10K, half marathon and 50K options; steep singletrack, shuttle parking, chip timing and specific mandatory gear for the 50K.

Trailblazer Race in Mountain View features 10K and 5K runs, a 3 mile walk and a kids 1 mile fun run, alongside a festival area. Proceeds support Friends of Stevens Creek Trail.

Experience a trail half marathon on San Bruno Mountain featuring 2,400 feet of elevation gain and stunning views. Enjoy a scenic route with 93 percent trail coverage followed by a post race meal and finishers medal.

Run by the Sea at Wilder Ranch State Park on October 4, 2026 offers a Half Marathon, 12K and 4K run/walk along mostly flat packed dirt trails with coastal bluff and Monterey Bay views. Organized by the Santa Cruz Track Club; proceeds benefi..

Test your endurance at Lake Merced in San Francisco with a scenic 4.5 mile loop course. Choose between a standard run or tackle ultra marathon distances including the 50K and 50 mile events.

A trail race at Almaden Quicksilver County Park with distances from 5K to 50K. Courses are out-and-back, marked with colored ribbons, include aid stations and toilets, and the longer races reach Bald Mountain and Mt. Umunhum.

A 12.4 mile loop from Mitchell Canyon to Mount Diablo summit with about 4,000 feet of ascent and descent. Entry includes shuttle service, a post race raffle entry, a finisher item, and a five hour cutoff.

Trail races around San Pablo and Briones Reservoirs on October 10, 2026, with 5K, 10K, half marathon and 35K options. The course features single-track and fire roads, aid stations with varied supplies, and awards for finishers.

Trail races in Walnut Creek on October 17, 2026 offer 30K, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K on dirt trails through Castle Rock Park into Mount Diablo State Park. Courses are marked and GPX files plus staffed aid stations are provided.