Trail Running calendar near Madera 2025-2026

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 or walk at Sycamore Island on Sunday, January 11, 2026 with 5k and 10k options over scenic single track and dirt roads. Support local river conservation while earning a custom finisher medal and event shirt.

Hit the trails at Hensley Lake in Raymond California this early February for a scenic 10 kilometer run and a full day of mountain bike racing. Choose from multiple mountain bike lap races for adults, a juniors event, and a kids ride.

Celebrate Valentine's Day at Farmer Bob's Live, Love, Run 5K through orange orchards to a finish inside a historic wedding venue. Collect five sealed cards for a poker showdown at the finish with prizes, custom medals and live chip timing.

Run scenic single track trails in the San Joaquin River Gorge with a challenging half marathon or 10K and finisher medals and shirts. Expect steep foothill climbs, rugged footing, aid stations, and big views.

Join the Sanger Blossom Trail Run on Saturday March 7, 2026 for a flat, scenic 10K through downtown and blooming orchards. Family friendly races and walks from tots to adults make it a fun rain or shine community day.

Run or walk scenic routes at the Tesoro Viejo Spring Classic in Madera CA with half, 10k, 5k and virtual options on March 8 2026. Enjoy rolling trail views, a tech shirt and finisher medal plus a festival with food, wine and live music.

Run the scenic Merced River Canyon in Briceburg CA on Saturday March 28 2026 with two race options. Pick a 5 mile out and back on mostly flat foothill roads or the 9 mile climb up Burma Grade for a bigger challenge.

Run the scenic Ruth McKenzie Table Mountain Preserve with half marathon, 10k, 5k and kids races, all finishers get medals. Expect rolling hills, a summit climb and post race refreshments including beer for 21 and over.

Run the Paseo de Mariposa Trail Race in historic Mariposa, CA, with scenic technical 5K and rugged 12K courses starting at the courthouse. Kids under 18 run free and a Caterpillar Crawl invites the littlest runners.

Run the SJVDHA Pacing for Prevention 5k in Tesoro Viejo, Madera, to support the American Cancer Society. A family friendly, scenic course with wellness booths and on site oral cancer screenings.

Run the Sasquatch Trail Run in Woodlake CA on May 9, 2026 with competitive, fun and virtual 5k options plus a kids race. Scenic 3.16 mile course has river crossings, finisher shirt and medal and benefits Dry Creek Preserve.

Start in Chukchansi Park and conquer an urban 3 mile route ending with a 220 stair climb to the Grand Tower finish. Teams and individual runners compete to benefit the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation and celebrate in a post race Beer Garden.

Run through towering Sierra National Forest in the 36th Shadow of the Giants on June 6, 2026, with 50k and 20k trail options. Aid stations, early starts, and a lively Camp Green Meadows race weekend create a scenic community feel.

Challenge yourself on the Ely Mountain Trail Race at Balsam Forebay near Shaver Lake, CA, with 14K and 8K courses featuring steep climbs and sweeping Sierra views. Capped at 250 runners, both routes offer rugged singletrack and a festive fi..

Join the SAR Wild Run at scenic Shaver Lake to support Fresno County Search And Rescue. Pick a half marathon, 10k, 5k, 2 mile hike or virtual entry and tackle trails through meadows, forests and streams before a festive postrace BBQ and awa..

Tanri Lake Race on August 29, 2026 in Miramonte CA features three person relays, a 10 hour individual endurance challenge, and a lakeside 10K on a scenic 6000 foot loop. Registration includes a Tanri hat and Friday evening dinner.

The Pincushion Hill Climb will take place in Friant on Saturday 12 September 2026. You can run 4 hours.

Mammoth Trailfest is a three day trail running festival in Mammoth Lakes with races from a kids 1K to a challenging 50K plus a lively village celebration. Enjoy scenic mountain courses, finishers medals, live timing and gondola access.

The Tulare Santa Fe Trail-A-Thon will take place in Tulare on Saturday 7 November 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.