Trail Running calendar near Granite Bay 2025-2026

Hit rolling single track along Folsom Lake at the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge in El Dorado Hills on Nov 15, 2025. Distances from 5K to marathon, with technical terrain, a creek crossing, aid stations and a finisher medal.

Hit the trails along the Stanislaus River at the Ripon Turkey Trail Run, offering 5K, 10K and half marathon options for all levels. Enjoy a custom tech shirt, finisher medal and post race refreshments in a scenic park setting.

Run rugged single track trails above Folsom Lake near Pilot Hill, CA, enjoying stony paths and sweeping water views. Options from a 5K to a 36 Miler make this a great day for trail runners of many paces and goals.

Run off your Thanksgiving with the Wild Turkey trail run at Beals Point, Granite Bay, benefiting Folsom's Hope. Choose a stroller friendly 5K, a 10K or a free kids 1K and enjoy a new doubletrack stretch plus post race music and refreshments..

Run a scenic point to point trail half marathon along Folsom Lake, mostly on single track through oak lined sections and rolling hills with lake and Sierra views. Race day bib pick up and shuttle service back to the start keep logistics sim..

Join Doomsday in Cool, CA on December 13 for a scenic but savage trail challenge with 50K and Half Marathon options. Limited to 200 runners, hikers welcome and trekking poles allowed, with live tracking and finisher swag.

Join Placerville's Holiday Jingle & Mingle Run for a festive outing on the scenic El Dorado Trail with distances for every runner from kids to half marathon. Finishers earn a commemorative medal and the event welcomes families rain or shine..

Kick off the New Year on the trails at Auburn Resolution Run in Overlook Park on January 1, 2026. Choose 5k, 10k, 10 mile or run virtually and bring home a 2026 finisher medal.

Enjoy scenic shore side trail runs at Granite Beach with two distances to choose from and stunning Folsom Lake views. Finish with a locally brewed IPA for 21 and over, a custom IPA Trail Run glass and a hearty post race meal.

Tackle scenic Western States trails at the No Hands Trail Run in Auburn, California on January 10, 2026, with four distances from an uphill 8K to a rugged 50K. Expect technical singletrack, No Hands Bridge views, and hearty aid stations.

Join Hope in Every Step 5K in Modesto, California on January 10, 2026 for a scenic run and walk along the Tuolumne River Parkway trails. Enjoy community vibes, teal race shirts, and friendly competition with awards for top finishers.

Run scenic single track along Folsom Lake under oak trees with gently rolling hills and a creek crossing. Distances from 1 mile to 50K, race day registration on site, and every finisher earns a commemorative medal.

Run a scenic trail 10K or 5K along the shores of Folsom Lake at Granite Beach on January 24, 2026. Well marked and supported, the course features aid stations and beautiful lake views to motivate runners of every level.

Jed Smith Ultra Classic in Sacramento on January 31, 2026 offers scenic looped courses along the American River Parkway with distances from 50 miles to the half marathon. Entrants receive a shirt and finishers a handcrafted wooden medal.

Run scenic trails along Folsom Lake surrounded by wildflowers at the Escape from Folsom Trail Runs, offering a 10 mile and a 5K on Feb 7 2026. Aid stations, finisher medals and age group awards make it great for racers and fun runners alike..

Explore scenic Sierra Nevada foothill trails near Auburn, CA with FOURmidable races offering 50K, 35.5K, half marathon and 13K options on Saturday Feb 21, 2026. Runner focused prize money and course record bonuses add extra incentive.

Run the Lost Trail 5K or Half Marathon at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake, enjoying lake views and wildflowers along well marked trails. Friendly aid stations and a scenic course make this a great early season challenge.

The Salmon Falls 50K Endurance Run is a challenging trail race set in the scenic foothills of Sacramento, California. This ultra-distance event starts at the Magnolia Ranch Trail Head near Coloma and features a stunning course that traverse..

Way Too Cool in Cool, California brings scenic 50K and 10 mile trail runs over rolling hills and creek crossings. Enjoy stocked aid stations, a handcrafted finisher medallion, and post race tacos with a beer garden.

Take on a scenic 50K along the Western States Trail near Foresthill, California on March 14, 2026. This out and back course mixes rugged singletrack with friendly aid stations and a 9 hour 30 minute cutoff for a big day on trail.