Trail Running calendar near Monterey 2026-2027

An annual August trail event from Lake Chabot Marina offering a 50 km and a half marathon with volunteer aid stations and a plant-based finish festival.

A trail running event on Aug. 8, 2026 in Gilroy, California through redwood groves and peak viewpoints. Distances include a 5K, 10K and half marathon with significant elevation gain, and proceeds support youth scholarships.

Trail races on hilly mixed dirt and single track at Almaden Quicksilver Park with distances from 5K to 50K, aid stations, drop bag service for longer races, and mandatory course markings and cutoffs.

A community running event in Felton, California, featuring a 10K through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and a 1 mile kids race, beginning and ending at Roaring Camp Railroads; registration includes a pancake breakfast and supports local e..

Trail races of 10K, half marathon and 30K in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park featuring redwood single-track, a sandy ridge, river crossings, and cupless aid stations.

A two loop 4.15 mile cross country race on the fire roads of the UC Santa Cruz campus, starting and finishing at the meadow above the fire station and included in the Pacific Association USATF Grand Prix series.

Trail races at Huddart Park, King's Mountain and Bear Gulch offer measured distances from a 50 yard kids dash to a 50K, with fees listed per distance and registration opening November 11, 2025.

The inaugural Apple City 5k at Pinto Lake County Park in Watsonville on 30 August 2026 offers a 5k on gentle, scenic trails and a kids 1k around the soccer fields. Half the event funds support the Pajaro Valley Education Foundation.

A trail race at Stevens Creek County Park in Cupertino offering a Half Marathon, 11K, and a charity 2.5-mile Lollipop Loop with aid stations and post-race barbecue.

A trail running event at Calero County Park offering distances from a kids run to a 50K across single-track and dirt roads, with named aid stations, drop bag support, bib color assignments, and time limits for longer races.

A repeated 4.18 mile loop race at Smith Ranch where runners must finish each hourly loop to stay in the event; awards include a trophy buckle and participant amulets.

Trail running at Smith Ranch in Bradley CA with 10 km loop options, 24 and 48 hour events, onsite camping, nightly bonfires and live music.

Trail event in Castro Valley featuring a 100k, 50 mile, and marathon with UTMB index status and firm time limits due to park permits.

Community-supported Belmont Water Dog Run in Belmont, CA features 5K, 10K, kids' mile, a pet-friendly Fido Mile, and a virtual option on September 26, 2026.

Trail marathon, half and 5 mile along Old Coast Road at Andrew Molera State Park with aid stations, participant shirts and a 300 runner limit.

Trail running in shaded redwood forest at Sanborn County Park on September 27 2026, with 10K, half marathon and 50K options; steep singletrack, shuttle parking, chip timing and specific mandatory gear for the 50K.

Run by the Sea at Wilder Ranch State Park on October 4, 2026 offers a Half Marathon, 12K and 4K run/walk along mostly flat packed dirt trails with coastal bluff and Monterey Bay views. Organized by the Santa Cruz Track Club; proceeds benefi..

Trail races at Almaden Quicksilver County Park include a half marathon, 10K and a kids one mile fun run with course aid stations and volunteer support.

A multi-distance in-person and virtual run along the Coastal Trail in Half Moon Bay that raises funds for Senior Coastsiders' programs for older adults.

Celebrate Halloween with a trail race through San Jose Hellyer County Park. Choose from distances including 5K 10K Half Marathon and Marathon with costume prizes and certified courses.