Trail Running calendar near Lake Sonoma 2026-2027

Trail runs at Skyline Wilderness Park in Napa offer distances from 10K to 50K with steep Rim Rock climbs and valley views. Aid is touchless and parking is included with registration.

An inaugural trail ultramarathon in Napa offering a 50 mile solo and a two-person 50 mile relay over two long loops through Skyline Wilderness Park and Suscol Headwaters, run as a cupless event with four aid stations and limited crew access..

A race in El Sobrante on May 16, 2026 offering Half Marathon, 10K and 5K distances plus a remote runner option. Tiered registration fees apply and the event supports the East Bay Regional Parks Campership Program.

A community cross-country event at Spring Lake Regional Park featuring a 3 mile XC race and a 1K Bunny Hop for children 10 and under, in its 30th year with online registration and membership options available.

Trail races at China Camp State Park in San Rafael feature single-track routes with bay and Mount Tam views. Courses include a climb starting around 1.5 miles and distances from 3.1 to 13 miles.

Nitro Trail on May 30, 2026 at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Park features a half marathon, 10K and 5K plus a remote runner option. A hiker start is available for half marathon walkers and the event supports a parks campership program.

These trail runs explore the beautiful Sonoma Coast State Park. The courses traverse a scenic ridgeline with ocean views and summit Red Hill. The event will return in 2027 with a planned new location in Monte Rio.

Global Running Fest at Sports Basement Berkeley on May 31 features free road, trail, and kids runs, brand shoe demos, live music and raffles with over $5,000 in prizes. Beer sales benefit the youth program Running for a Better Oakland.

A free community festival in San Francisco hosted by UltraSignup with social group runs of about 3.2 or 4.5 miles, an expo with brands and race directors, a pancake breakfast, raffle prizes, shoe demos, and local partners.

Experience a fixed-time event at Crissy Field with stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Run or walk as many laps as you choose in three six or twelve hour blocks as an individual or part of a team.

Trail races of 30K, 10K, 5K and a Kids 1K take place at Lagoon Valley Park in Vacaville. Courses are marked and supported with aid stations offering drinks and snacks.

A community charity walk and run at Howarth Memorial Park supporting Dogwood Animal Rescue Project, with a 1.5 mile course and a virtual option that ships a race packet including a limited-edition dog bandana.

A community fundraising run in Healdsburg offering 10K and 3K courses that begin and end near the Historic Downtown Plaza. The 10K loops around Fitch Mountain and the Russian River while the 3K is a flat in-town loop for families and walker..

A team navigation run in San Francisco starting at Ghirardelli Square where teams of one to five use a custom map to find checkpoints, with refreshments and social time after the finish.

Trail races of 10K, half marathon, and 30K run on technical dirt trails at Mt. Tamalpais near Stinson Beach, featuring steep climbs, ocean ridge views, marked aid stations, chip timing, and a cupless event policy.

An endurance event at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline with 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour timed races on a 3.37 mile loop. Individuals and teams of two or three share laps and entry includes an all day picnic.

Coastal trail races in the Marin Headlands on August 1 offer 8K, half, 30K and 50K options across non-technical dirt trails with steep climbs, chip timing, cupless aid stations, and scenic views of the Pacific and the Golden Gate area.

A time-based trail event at Skyline Wilderness Park offering 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour options on a 4.16 mile loop with 815 feet of climb per lap; chip-timed, cupless, and limited to 500 entrants.

An annual single-loop 50K ultramarathon in Muir Beach, California, traversing famous Marin trails with about 6,500 feet of elevation gain and ocean and Bay Area views.

A five kilometer trail run along the Lands End Trail in San Francisco with views of the Golden Gate and the Pacific Ocean. The event lists a $10 entry fee, awards finisher ribbons, and requests no headphones or pets on course.