Trail Running calendar near Monterey 2026-2027

Annual 5K and 10K fun run and walk each June at Hunting Hollow in Henry W. Coe State Park. The relatively flat dirt course runs through a wildflower-lined valley with oak trees and occasional wildlife, with proceeds supporting park projects..

Trail distances at Fort Ord National Monument near East Garrison, CA, traverse rolling hills, fields of wildflowers, single-track, sandy hills and fire roads. Courses are newly designed and differ from the winter Fort Ord Trail Runs.

Live and virtual options at Lake Chabot feature 5K, 10K, and a half marathon with multiple aid stations, on-course nutrition, race apparel and a woodallion, post-race beverages, and a brewfest atmosphere.

A community Independence Day event at Sycamore Grove Park featuring a flat 5K on mixed paved and dirt trails and a 400 meter kids run for ages 10 and under. T shirts are included with race fees.

A multi-distance trail event at Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve on July 4, 2026, with routes from 5K to 50K over hilly single track and dirt roads. Two fully stocked aid stations support runners and time limits range from 1 to 9 h..

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.

Trail running at Calero County Park with multiple distances across single track and dirt paths, significant climbs, aid stations and free parking at the park.

A historic trail 50K and half marathon around Lake Chabot in Castro Valley, featuring a large loop through East Bay Regional Parks with substantial climbing. Finishers receive a shirt, socks, and a medal, and podium awards are presented.

Trail races through redwood forests around Mt. Madonna with 5K, 10K, and half marathon options and significant elevation gain. Proceeds support a nonprofit scholarship program that funds youth trail running camp experiences.

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 10K and a 1 mile kids race through the redwoods in Felton, California, starting and finishing at Roaring Camp Railroads. The event supports the local business and community association and includes a pancake breakfast.

Trail races at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park on August 22, 2026, offering 10K, half marathon, and 30K on single-track and coastal-influenced terrain with river crossings, chip timing, aid stations, and a cupless aid setup.

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 USATF sanctioned trail event at Stevens Creek Reservoir offering a half marathon, 11K, and a family Lollipop Loop around shaded singletrack and ridge views, with aid stations, limited field sizes, post-race barbecue, and charity support.

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 Last One Standing event at Smith Ranch in Bradley, CA where runners repeat a 4.18 mile dirt loop each hour and must finish within the hour to continue. The final runner to complete the loop wins a custom western style trophy buckle.

Multi-distance trail races on 100% dirt single-track loops at Smith Ranch near Bradley, California. Onsite primitive camping, nightly bonfires and live music accompany aid stations roughly every 3 miles.

An annual September trail running event at Lake Chabot Marina offering 100k, 50 mile and marathon races with UTMB Index status and Pacific USATF Grand Prix inclusion for the 50 mile race.