Trail Running calendar near Modesto 2026-2027

A trail race at Almaden Quicksilver County Park with distances from 5K to 50K. Courses are out-and-back, marked with colored ribbons, include aid stations and toilets, and the longer races reach Bald Mountain and Mt. Umunhum.

A 12.4 mile loop from Mitchell Canyon to the Mount Diablo summit and back, featuring about 4,000 feet of climbing and descending. The entry fee includes shuttle service, a raffle entry, and a finisher item.

A trail event around San Pablo and Briones Reservoirs offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and 35K on single track and fire roads. Aid stations, race shirts, and a 300 runner capacity are part of the event.

Trail event in Walnut Creek on October 17, 2026 offering 30K, half marathon, 10K, 5K and a remote runner option. Walkers are welcome and age-group awards are given.

A 5k cross country race run in two loops around Willow Hill Reservoir next to Folsom High School, part of the Pacific Association USATF Cross Country Grand Prix, with a $75 bonus for breaking an age group record.

A themed charity run and community festival on October 18, 2026 in Downtown Roseville, CA, supporting the bleeding disorders community. The day includes a timed 5K, a one mile walk, festival food, carnival games, and a remembrance ceremony.

An endurance event at Beals Point in Granite Bay where runners complete an hourly 4.16 mile loop until one remains. A 12 hour Mini Last Person Standing uses the same format with a fixed time limit.

A repeating 4.16-mile trail loop event at Beals Point where runners start a new lap each hour until one remains; a Mini version ends after 12 hours. Aid is only at the start/finish and personal aid areas are encouraged.

Trail races in Redwood Regional Park near Oakland on October 24, 2026 include 10K, half marathon and 35K with significant elevation gain. The event uses chip timing, cupless aid stations and has a 330 runner capacity.

A Halloween-themed running event at Hellyer County Park with 5K, 10K, half and full marathon distances, youth divisions, a free kids' dash, a costume contest, certified half and full courses, aid stations every 2-4 miles, and cupless hydrat..

Trail races in Almaden Quicksilver Park from 5K to 50K over hilly dirt roads and single-track, with two staffed aid stations, drop-bag service for longer distances, and a finisher medal for all participants.

Support student programs and the Oakland Tech Cross Country team at Joaquin Miller Park. Choose between a five kilometer trail race or a one mile fun run through the redwood trees.

Event Details The Rio Del Lago 100 Mile Endurance Run is a trail race held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at Beal's Point in Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, within the Sierra Foothills of California. Course Information The 100-m..

A trail event at Huddart Park on November 7, 2026 featuring multiple distances, a 6 Hour Challenge and a youth dash, with aid stations, chip timing and a post race pancake breakfast.

A trail race at Lake Chabot Regional Park in Castro Valley offering distances from an 8K and half marathon up to 50K plus a free kids 50 yard dash. The course loops the reservoir with marked routes, aid stations every 4 to 5 miles, and cupl..

A fall trail event at Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve offering distances from 5K to 50K on hilly single-track and dirt roads, with aid stations, multiple water stops, strict cutoff limits, and limited parking.

A flat trail event at Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and youth races, cupless aid stations every 2–5 miles, and a USATF-certified half marathon course.

A map-based trail scramble in Santa Cruz where solo entrants or teams up to five use a custom map to find up to 20 checkpoints across redwood and mixed forests and meadows in 2 hour or 4 hour formats, with refreshments at the finish.

A multi-distance trail event in the El Dorado Hills foothills offering routes from 5K to a trail marathon on mostly single-track dirt with rolling hills, aid stations, drop-bag service, and a creek crossing.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Hellyer County Park with a trail race along Coyote Creek. Choose from a USATF certified half marathon, 10K, or 5K while competing for a chance to win a turkey.