Trail Running calendar near Gold Creek 2025-2026

Hit the trails at the Mt Tam Wild Boar Half Marathon or 10K along Bolinas Ridge with stunning Pacific and lagoon views. Limited to 300 runners, this intimate trail race returns April 25, 2026.

Take on the Miwok 100K in the Marin Headlands near Stinson Beach, a scenic 62 mile trail with 11,000 feet of climbing. Limited to 400 runners, the well supported, low waste event offers relay and training options plus finisher swag.

Run through towering redwoods and rugged coastal trails at the 36th annual Stinson Beach/Muir Woods trail races on May 9, 2026. Choose marathon, half marathon or 7 Mile routes and enjoy waterfalls, ladders and sweeping ocean views.

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 at Toro Park in Salinas on May 31, 2026 through rolling golden hills, oak shaded pastures and smooth trail arroyos. Choose 10K, 21K or marathon distances and enjoy a Spartan weekend of racing and obstacles.

Run scenic trails at Lake Chabot on June 7, 2026 in a chip timed half marathon or 5K with ridge top views of Mt Diablo and the Bay. Presented by Castro Valley Sports Foundation as a fundraiser with finisher medals.

Run the Bay Area 100 on June 13 2026 a scenic 100 mile point to point ultramarathon from UC Berkeley to Skyline HS in Oakland. Expect 18,000 feet of climbing across ridgelines, redwood forest and lake shore trails; field limited to 150.

Enjoy coastal redwoods and river crossings in Santa Cruz at the San Lorenzo River Trail Run, with distances from 10K to 50K and a free kids run. Pre registered runners get shirts and all finishers earn custom medals.

Run Skyline 50K at Lake Chabot Marina in Castro Valley this August, a scenic loop through East Bay Regional Parks with 50K and half marathon options. Expect solid aid station support, finisher swag and a lively post race BBQ and beer.

Run the Redwood Summer Trail Run in Oakland on August 15, 2026, with distances from a kids dash to a rugged 50K through scenic Redwood Regional Park. Pre registered runners get a tee and all finishers receive a custom medal.

Run through towering redwoods on scenic single track trails at SPASM Crystal Springs Trail Run in Woodside, with distances from 8K to 50K and a kids dash. Stocked aid stations, finisher medals and shirts for early registrants.

Choose from 4 miles to 50K on scenic Diablo State Park trails with big views and big climbs. Fully stocked aid stations, cupless event so bring your own bottle, plus a free kids run.