Trail Running calendar near Lake Sonoma 2025-2026

Run scenic, technical trails on Mt Tam with sweeping coastal views and big climbs, then celebrate with food and drinks on Stinson Beach. Four distances from 10K to 50K welcome every level of trail runner.

The Golden Gate Trail Classic will take place in San Francisco from Saturday 22 November 2025 to Sunday 23 November 2025. You can run between 15 and 50 miles.

Quad Dipsea in Mill Valley is a brutal but beautiful 28.4 mile trail challenge with about 9,000 feet of climbing on the legendary Dipsea Trail. Stairs, steep single track and ocean views make the out and back to Stinson Beach an unforgettab..

Run Krampus Cross Country in San Francisco live on Dec 7 or virtually Dec 5 to 8 with 5K 10K and the Naughty Nine Miler. All entrants get a wooden woodallion a Krampus tee and a beer sampler stein plus a brewfest on Dec 5.

Run scenic Marin trails at China Camp State Park with 30K (19.5 miles), Half Marathon (13.1 miles) or 10K. Expect technical dirt trails, a small field vibe, and a cupless format so bring your own bottle.

Run the iconic Hunter S. Thompson Fear & Loathing in San Francisco on December 7, a free grassroots single loop that winds past city landmarks and finishes at Twin Peaks. Choose 50 mile or 50K distances and help support Shoes For Runners.

Run a scenic, challenging loop around Angel Island with sweeping views of the Golden Gate, Alcatraz and San Francisco. Choose the half marathon or 10K and ride the chartered ferry to this intimate 400 runner event.

Run scenic coastal trails in the Marin Headlands at the Golden Gate Trail Run in Sausalito offering distances from 8K to 50K plus a kids dash. Expect rugged views, stocked aid stations and finisher medals for all.

Experience panoramic Bay views on the hilly trails of Angel Island with 5, 10, and 15 mile options and a free kids dash. Finishers earn custom medals and pre registered runners receive shirts; a charter ferry from Tiburon is required.

Tackle scenic trails at China Camp State Park in March 2026 with in person or virtual 5K, 10K, and a challenging half marathon. All entrants receive a beer sampler stein, event shirt, and handcrafted woodallion.

Experience the Marin Ultra Challenge on March 14, 2026, a scenic trail run from Rodeo Beach through Mt Tam and Muir Woods with 50 mile and 50K options. Expect rugged single track, redwood canopy and coastal views for a bold trail challenge.

Run three scenic courses over three days in Marin County, summiting classic peaks with sweeping Bay Area views. Choose from 28K and 50K single loops or a new 100K point to point, with full race support, timing and finisher awards.

Experience scenic single track trails through Bothe Napa Valley State Park with marathon, half marathon and 10K options. Limited to 300 runners, this hilly, creek lined route showcases vineyard country and rewards finishers with medals and..

Run the Lag Bon 10K on March 22 in Fairfax on a scenic, technical Lagunitas trail with roots, rocks and muddy sections. This small charity race supports World Water Day with proceeds to safe water programs and runners get a shirt and medal.

Run with sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay and Pacific Ocean on scenic trails in the Marin Headlands. Choose Marathon, Half Marathon or 10K on April 4, 2026 in a 400 runner field for an intimate coastal challenge.

Run Angel Island on a scenic hilly loop with sweeping Golden Gate, Alcatraz and Bay views. Choose a 10K or a half that circles the island twice at the 35th annual event limited to 400 runners, ferry included.

Lake Sonoma race weekend in Geyserville on April 11, 2026 hosts a Western States qualifying 100K, a rolling 50K, and the Trail Sisters half for women. Expect scenic lake overlooks, lively aid stations, and campground vibes.

Napa Valley Endurance Run in Calistoga on April 12 offers 50K, 35K, half marathon and 10K across scenic single track and fire roads. Expect big climbs, vineyard views, UTMB Index status and a custom finisher medal.

Run a stunning 50K along the Mendocino coast, from Big River State Park to bluffs above Mendocino Village. Expect rivers, redwood forest, waterfalls and sweeping Pacific views on a scenic trail challenge.

Run scenic trails around Annadel State Park in a community fundraiser with a half marathon, 10K and 5K. Celebrate Earth Day with cup free aid stations and help support Trione Annadel State Park and Sonoma County Parks Foundation.