Trail Running calendar near Lafayette 2026-2027

A community 10K and a 1 mile kids race through the redwoods in Felton, California, starting and finishing at Roaring Camp Railroads. The event supports the local business and community association and includes a pancake breakfast.

Trail races of 10K, half marathon and 30K through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park with single track, sand ridge and river crossings. Aid stations are spaced every five to six miles and the event is cupless.

A map-based navigation event in Fillmore and Japantown on August 22, 2026 where individuals or teams of up to five follow a custom map to 20 to 30 checkpoints across 5K and 10K courses, then enjoy refreshments at the finish.

The Double Dipsea is a longstanding annual 13.7 mile trail race from Stinson Beach to Mill Valley and back, run on mostly single track with many stairs and handicapped starts that create frequent passing among runners.

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.

Obstacle-course weekend at Mahon Ranch near Elk Grove on Aug 29-30, 2026, featuring Sprint (5 km), Super (10 km), a kids race, spectator access, team entries, and service member discounts.

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 loop trail race around Angel Island near Tiburon offering a 10K single loop and a half marathon that repeats the loop. The course has panoramic Bay Area views, a 400 runner limit, and a mandatory ferry to the island.

A steep 4.75 mile up and down run, hike, or walk on San Anselmo's Bald Hill that finishes downtown with live music and a t shirt. The third annual event benefits local nonprofits and includes town endorsement.

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.

A PA/USATF cross country race of 3.4 miles at Spring Lake Regional Park in Santa Rosa on August 30, 2026. The 33rd annual Empire Open features rugged dirt trails, three races including a masters division, and a $1,500 prize purse for USATF..

Multi-distance trail event at Mount Diablo offering races from 4 miles to a 50K plus a free kids dash. Mountainous routes have significant elevation gain, marked courses, staffed aid stations, and a cupless hydration policy.

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.

Experience the trails of China Camp State Park with a selection of distances including a 5K 10K and Half Marathon. Participants enjoy a post race festival with beer steins custom medals and local snacks.

Trail running at Tilden Regional Park in Berkeley with 50K, 35K, half marathon, and 10K options; aid stations appear every 5 to 7 miles and the event is cupless so participants carry their own bottle or reusable cup.

Trail races at Stevens Creek Reservoir in Cupertino on September 12, 2026 include a half marathon, an 11K, and a charity 2.5 mile Lollipop Loop. Courses use shaded single track and ridge views with aid stations and a post race BBQ.

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.

A trail 5K at San Pedro Valley Park on September 20, 2026, with a kids run and member picnic. The course features an uphill switchback first mile, scenic mid-mile views, and a flat fast final mile.

A multi-distance trail event at Lake Chabot Regional Park offering a Bay Ridge 100k, Firetrails 50 mile, and Golden Hills Marathon with UTMB Index status, published time limits, and finisher awards.