Trail Running calendar near Modesto 2025-2026

Take on San Carlos trails at No Foolin' Foot Race on April 18 at Crestview Park, with courses from a kids 1K to a long course with big climbs. Enjoy a festival finish, pro timing, tech shirts and photos while helping maintain local trails.

Run through historic Mariposa, starting at the 1851 courthouse, on scenic but challenging trails with 5K and 12K options plus a kids race. Children under 18 run free, making it a great family friendly spring event.

Run scenic single track and dirt roads around Lake Anza in Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley, with distances from a family friendly kids dash to a tough 50K. Pre registered runners get shirts, all finishers earn custom medals and aid stations..

Trailquake 2026 in Saratoga on May 10 delivers scenic, climbing single track trails with half marathon, 10K and 5K options for runners and walkers of all abilities. Presented by Brazen Racing with shirts and awards for finishers.

Celebrate the 15th anniversary of Run for Amma, a charity trail run at Skyline Ridge supporting UCSF cancer research. Choose from challenging 50K and 30K routes or a scenic 10K, and enjoy community support from volunteers and local clubs.

Wildcat 2026 on May 16 in El Sobrante offers scenic 360 degree views of the Bay Area with race choices from 5K to half marathon or a remote option. Join the fun and help support the East Bay Regional Parks Campership Program.

Run scenic paved trails in Roseville on May 16, 2026 at the Wild Rose Half Marathon or join the fun 5K run or walk, finishing at Moksa Barrel House. All finishers get a medal and drink ticket and runners choose a tech shirt or BOCO hat.

Join Nitro Trail 2026 at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline on May 30, 2026 for scenic trail races including half marathon, 10K, 5K and a remote runner option. A separate hiker start in the half welcomes slower paces and a relaxed finish.

Tackle scenic single track through Joaquin Miller and Redwood parks with distances from 8K to 50K and a kid's dash. Marked routes, steep climbs and stocked aid stations every three to six miles make this a challenging and well supported tra..

Tackle the Monterey Trail Experience at Toro Park, a Spartan Trail through rolling golden hills and smooth singletrack from 10K to marathon. Enjoy weekend obstacle races and team entries for shared starts and group pricing.

Run the 36th annual Shadow of the Giants in Fish Camp CA, with 50k and 20k trail options and early starts, scenic aid stations and challenging mountain terrain. Camp lodging and a pre race dinner make it a full weekend event.

Run the 42nd annual Lake Chabot Trail Challenge on June 7, 2026 in Castro Valley, with a scenic hilly half marathon or a 5K featuring ridge line views of Mt Diablo and the Bay. Chip timed races, finisher medals, and on site packet pick up.

Bay Area 100 is a 100 mile point to point ultramarathon from UC Berkeley to Skyline High in Oakland, tracing East Bay ridgelines, redwood forest and lake shore. Limited to 150 runners with a 33 hour cutoff for a true endurance challenge.

On July 11 join the San Lorenzo River Trail Run in Santa Cruz and run through coastal redwoods and scenic river crossings. Distances range from 10K to 50K, pre registered runners get T shirts and all finishers earn a custom medal.

Run the historic Skyline 50K at Lake Chabot Marina, one of the oldest continuously held 50K races in the US, with 50K and half marathon options. Celebrate at the finish with plant based food, beer and a family friendly vibe.

Run the Redwood Summer Trail Run in Oakland on August 15, 2026, with distances from a kids dash to a rugged 50K through scenic Redwood Regional Park. Pre registered runners get a tee and all finishers receive a custom medal.

Run scenic shoreline and single track trails at Granite Beach for the Gold Rush Growler, with new 2026 courses and options of 10 miles or a 5K. Every finisher gets a beer glass and a cold local IPA for ages 21 and over.

Run classic trails at Lake Chabot Marina for the 43rd Dick Collins Firetrails on September 26, 2026. Choose 100k, 50 mile or marathon distances and enjoy strong aid support, finisher gear and a restored vintage course.