Trail Running calendar near Modesto 2026-2027

Experience a scenic 5K or 10K run or walk through the flat dirt trails and green hills of Henry W. Coe State Park in Gilroy.

Experience the scenic trails of Lake Chabot Regional Park with a variety of distances including a 5k, 10k, and half marathon. Enjoy a lively atmosphere with a post-race brewfest and handcrafted finisher awards.

Experience a scenic trail run through ancient Coastal Redwoods and lush river canyons in Santa Cruz. Choose from multiple distances including a 50K and marathon with several river crossings.

One of the oldest 50k races in the US, the Skyline 50k Endurance Run loops through the scenic East Bay Regional Parks. Runners enjoy strong community support from local running groups and a festive finish at Lake Chabot Marina.

Run among redwoods on steep trails with mountain views in Gilroy. Choose from a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon. Proceeds support scholarships for young runners.

Bear Creek is a trail running event in Lafayette's Briones Regional Park with half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances. The courses feature hills, scenic views, and a rewarding final downhill mile. All finishers receive a custom medal and shirt..

Experience the trails of Redwood Regional Park in Oakland. Runners can choose from distances ranging from a 50 yard kids dash to a 50K ultramarathon through scenic ridge lines and redwood groves.

Experience a scenic run through giant redwoods and coastal breezes at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. Choose between 30k, Half Marathon, or 10k distances featuring river crossings and high ridges.

Navigate through historic San Francisco neighborhoods and parks in this unique 5K or 10K challenge. Use a custom map to find checkpoints and solve riddles individually or in teams of up to five people.

Join this unique trail run at Folsom Lake SRA where you can compete alone or with your dog. Features 10K and 5K courses with specialized awards for different dog weight classes and finisher medals for all.

Explore the scenic trails of Huddart Park and Bear Gulch at this multi distance trail event. Runners can choose from distances ranging from 8K to 50K through redwood forests and lush ferns.

Explore the gentle trails of Pinto Lake County Park at the Apple City 5k. This inaugural event celebrates the agricultural roots of Watsonville's Pajaro Valley. The race supports local students, with half of its proceeds going to the Pajaro..

Experience the natural scenery of Mount Diablo State Park through a variety of trail races. Runners can select distances ranging from 4 miles to a 50K with spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay Area.

The Berkeley Trail Adventure offers four distances on the scenic trails of Tilden Regional Park. Runners can expect shaded paths, open views, and fully stocked aid stations. It's a cupless event where all finishers receive a medal.

The Stevens Creek Striders Reservoir Run offers a Half Marathon, 11K, and a family-friendly Lollipop Loop on scenic trails. It's a USATF-sanctioned event with capped participation and post-race BBQ. The run supports local trails and include..

Explore scenic trails along Folsom Lake at the Gold Rush Growler Trail Runs. Choose between a 10-mile or 5K course starting at Granite Beach. Finish with a custom beer glass, a local IPA, and a hearty post-race meal.

The Rocky Ridge 2026 offers a challenging half marathon trail run in the Las Trampas Wilderness, plus 10K and 5K options. It's the finale for the Ultra Half Marathon Series and supports the East Bay Regional Parks Campership Program. Partic..

The Dick Collins Firetrails carries on a historic ultrarunning tradition at Lake Chabot. Runners can choose from three classic distances: a 100k, a 50 miler, and a marathon. It's a UTMB Index event with firm time limits due to park regulati..

Explore the shaded redwood groves and challenging, flowy singletrack of Sanborn County Park. This trail event on September 27, 2026, offers 10k, half marathon, and 50k distances through the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Experience the coastal bluffs of Santa Cruz at Wilder Ranch State Park. This event offers trail races on flat packed dirt with scenic views of Monterey Bay to support local youth and trail programs.