Trail Running calendar near Gilroy 2025-2026

Run the Marin Ultra Challenge on March 14, 2026 from Rodeo Beach, choosing a rugged 50 Mile or lively 50K through Marin Headlands, Mount Tamalpais and Muir Woods. Expect big climbs, technical single track and sweeping coastal views.

Run peaceful redwood trails in Oakland with distances from a kids 50 yard dash to 50K ultras, plus family friendly 5K and marathon options. Enjoy scenic singletrack, stocked aid stations and springtime forest views.

Run a scenic half marathon through redwood woods and open hills at Skyline Ridge near La Honda, with ocean and Bay views and runnable rolling climbs. Proceeds benefit The Hatuey Project, with the director matching entries for double impact.

Run the Western Pacific at Quarry Lakes, Fremont on March 28, 2026. Choose a half marathon, 10K or 5K on mostly flat, scenic Alameda Creek and Western Pacific Trail, with virtual entries and free race photos.

Run the scenic trails of Mount Diablo near Walnut Creek on April 4, 2026 with Brazen Racing, offering distances from 5K to 50K. A portion of entry fees benefits Save Mount Diablo so you can race and help protect the park.

Run around Angel Island for stunning views of the Golden Gate, Alcatraz and San Francisco in a scenic but hilly 10K or half marathon loop. Limited to 400 runners, ferry transport and a finisher shirt are included for participants.

Run around Lake Chabot's scenic reservoir and rolling hills on April 11, 2026, with distances from a kids dash to a 50K ultra. Pre registered runners get shirts, all finishers earn medals, and well stocked aid stations keep you moving.

Find your pace along scenic Lake Del Valle at the Badger Cove races in Livermore, with half marathon, 10K, 5K and remote options for runners, hikers and walkers. Enjoy chip timing, custom finisher medals and shirts while supporting East Bay..

Hit the trails April 18, 2026 at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve in La Honda for the Horseshoe Lake Trail Run, with distances from 5 miles to 50K plus a free kids dash. Enjoy Pacific and Santa Cruz Mountain views, single track terrain, st..

Join the No Foolin' Foot Race in San Carlos on April 18, 2026 with 1K kids, 5K, 10K and a new 15K route across Big Canyon, Eaton and Pulgas Ridge. Festival vibes, tech shirts, pro timing and proceeds help local trails.

Run the scenic Berkeley hills from Lake Anza in Tilden Park with distances from 10K to a rugged 50K, plus a free kids dash. Register early for a tee, all finishers get a custom medal, and parking is free.

Join the Race for Open Space on May 9, 2026 in Carmel By The Sea, a scenic trail fundraiser supporting Big Sur Land Trust and access to Monterey County parks. Pick a distance from a fun mile to a rugged 35k plus and enjoy marked trails.

Tackle scenic hilly trails at the Quicksilver Endurance Runs on May 9 in Almaden Quicksilver Park. Choose 50K or Western States qualifying 100K, enjoy stocked aid stations and a post race BBQ while supporting youth and trail nonprofits.

Run among redwoods and pines at Sanborn Park on May 10, 2026, with 5K, 10K and half marathon options on scenic single track trails. Walkers welcome as you climb to beautiful viewpoints and enjoy a friendly trail race atmosphere.

Celebrate the 15th anniversary of Run for Amma, a charity trail race at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve in Los Gatos supporting UCSF cancer research. Choose 50K, 30K or 10K routes on scenic trails and help fund lifesaving research.

Join Wildcat 2026 on May 16, 2026 in El Sobrante for a road race offering half marathon, 10K, 5K and a remote option. Enjoy sweeping 360 degree views of the Bay Area while supporting the East Bay Regional Parks Campership Program.

Hit the trails at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline on May 30, 2026 for Nitro Trail, a scenic trail running festival offering a half marathon, 10K and 5K. Choose a hiker start for a relaxed pace or join remotely while supporting local parks.

Cinderella Trail Run at Joaquin Miller Park, Oakland on May 30 offers distances from 8K to 50K plus a free kids dash. Run scenic redwood trails, earn a custom finisher medal, and enjoy stocked aid stations and shirts for pre registrants.

Join a community 5K run or walk along the scenic bay trail at Seal Point Park, capped off with a free Wellness Fair featuring local health and wellness vendors. Race registration includes a T shirt and supports mental and community wellness..

Run the Monterey Trail Experience by Spartan Trail at Toro Park in Salinas, CA on May 31, 2026. Choose from marathon, 21K or 10K routes across rolling golden hills and smooth coastal trails for a scenic challenge.