Trail Running calendar near Granite Bay 2026-2027

A multi-loop trail marathon near Soda Springs, CA covering about 26.4 miles and 4,300 ft of gain across Royal Gorge land, with a central aid station, solo and relay options, parking at Soda Springs Ski Resort, and shuttle service to the aid..

Time based trail running at Skyline Wilderness Park in Napa where participants run as far as they can in 3 hour, 6 hour, or 12 hour formats on a 4.16 mile loop.

High Sierra trail event near Kit Carson, CA offering a 50K plus shorter looped races, 7,700 ft of climbing, marked courses and aid stations.

50th annual Pinecrest Run in Pinecrest, CA: five-mile and one-mile courses along Pinecrest Lake, held as a fundraiser for Pinecrest Expedition Academy.

Trail runs from Spooner Lake to Marlette Lake featuring Sierra single track, panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley, with a 50K and a 10 Miler option.

Multi-distance trail event at Sly Park Recreation Area in Pollock Pines, CA on August 22, 2026, with marked courses, aid stations, and commemorative medals.

Peak bagging in Desolation Wilderness with routes to 21 peaks, unmarked off trail navigation, talus and scrambling, creek crossings, and a 30 hour limit.

A trail 5K and 10K at Granite Beach for runners with or without dogs, featuring shaded single-track trails, mid-course aid stations, finisher medals and dog bandanas.

A two-day Spartan obstacle race at Mahon Ranch near Sacramento featuring Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, kids races, team entries, volunteer options and spectator access.

A community run in Tahoe Vista with a 5K and a 1 mile fun run across grass fields, paved bike paths and park trails. Parking and a participant hat are included, and proceeds support a park nonprofit.

Trail races at Mammoth Bar OHV Area in Auburn State Recreation Area on September 6, 2026. Options include a 13.1 mile half marathon and a 6.2 mile 10K, each with notable elevation gain and staffed aid stations.

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.

A 6.45 miles trail race in Annadel State Park organized by the Empire Runners Club, held in early September with staggered age and gender starts, limited to 100 runners and awards for the top 13 finishers.

A point-to-point trail run around Emerald Bay of about 7 miles (approximately 11 to 12 km). The single-track course includes granite steps and moderate climbs and finishes at Lester Beach with shuttle service back to the start.

Mile Madness is a looped trail endurance event in Auburn, California, held September 18-21, 2026. Timed events run from 3 to 72 hours with a 0.75 mile loop and options including a 100 mile race plus on-site aid and amenities.

Trail runs at Granite Beach on Folsom Lake with new 10 mile and 5K courses, aid stations, age group awards, a finisher beer glass and a postrace meal.

Inaugural Black Oak Challenge in Tuolumne features a 5K with physical and mental obstacles plus a 1 mile family run with water challenges.

Rebels XC Challenge is an in-person cross-country meet in Carmichael CA on September 19 2026 featuring Women's, Masters Men's and Open Men's races with a listed fee of USD 30.

A community ultramarathon and hike at Skyline Wilderness Park in Napa, CA, featuring a 3.3-mile loop repeated up to ten times in an hourly format to raise funds for the Pheo Para Alliance.

The Great Trail Race is a point to point event between Truckee and Tahoe City, California, on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Participants may choose gravel bike, mountain bike, or trail run and select either an Elite or Classic course.