Trail Running calendar near Monterey 2026-2027

Take on twisty dirt trails and big climbs around Montara Mountain at San Pedro Valley Park. Choose 10K, half marathon or 30K with aid stations, cupless racing and finisher medals for all.

Runs at Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont, California on January 31, 2026. Courses include a half marathon, 10K and 5K over dirt, pavement and marsh boardwalks with bay views.

Test your legs on scenic Sierra Azul trails at Mt Umunhum Trail Conquest Winter, with distances from a kids run to 50K and routes that summit Mt Umunhum and Bald Mountain. Finishers earn commemorative medals and aid stations keep you fueled..

Take on scenic trails at Fort Ord National Monument with 10K, 25K, and 50K options featuring rolling dirt trails and late course climbs. Enjoy marked routes, aid stations, and custom finisher medals in a friendly, seaside trail running atmo..

Run the Monterey Ultra 50 Miler at Fort Ord and Laguna Seca, a scenic two loop test across coastal trails and varied terrain. Aid stations keep you fueled and every finisher earns a custom medal and hat.

Join the JW House Hope Run in Los Gatos for scenic 5K and 10K routes around Vasona Lake, perfect for runners, walkers and strollers. Proceeds support JW House to help keep families together during medical emergencies.

A bayside Valentine's Day run at San Leandro Marina Park offering a half marathon, 10K and 5K on a mostly flat course close to the water. Walkers and remote runners are welcome.

Run scenic trails around Lake Chabot in Castro Valley with distances from 5K to a challenging 50K across technical singletrack, fire roads and long climbs. Chip timed, cupless event with a 500 runner limit.

Experience coastal mountain single track and sweeping Pacific views at the Montara Mountain Trail Run in Pacifica. Choose distances from a 10K up to 50K or marathon for challenging climbs and a family friendly kids dash.

Skyline Ridge Trail Run and Hike in La Honda CA offers 50K, 21K and 10K routes across scenic ridges and forests, with hikers welcome on the shorter courses. This fundraiser sends 100% of entry fees to Bay Area Ridge Trail; register by Mar 6..

Scenic half marathon in La Honda at Skyline Ridge, with runnable single track and fireroad through woods and hills offering ocean and bay views. Proceeds benefit The Hatuey Project and entry fees are matched to double the gift.

Join Western Pacific 2026 at Quarry Lakes in Fremont for scenic half marathon, 10K and 5K routes along the Western Pacific and Alameda Creek trails. Mostly flat trails welcome runners, walkers and remote runners.

Challenge yourself on scenic Lake Chabot trails April 11, 2026 in Castro Valley with distances from 8K to 50K plus a free kids dash. Looped, well marked courses offer big climbs, frequent aid stations and finisher medals for all.

Join Badger Cove at Del Valle Regional Park on April 18 for a scenic half, 10K, 5K or remote run around Lake Del Valle. All finishers get custom medals and shirts, chip timing, and proceeds support East Bay Regional Parks camperships.

Horseshoe Lake Trail Run features 5 mile to 50K options plus a free kids dash on scenic Skyline Ridge with Pacific views. Marked trails, stocked aid stations, and finisher medals make it a rewarding day for trail runners.

Join the No Foolin' Foot Race in San Carlos on April 18, 2026 with 1K kids, 5K, 10K and a new 15K route across Big Canyon, Eaton and Pulgas Ridge. Festival vibes, tech shirts, pro timing and proceeds help local trails.

Experience redwood canopy and sweeping ridge views at the Woodside Purisima Creek Crossover on April 18, 2026, with 10K, half marathon, 35K and 50K options. Limited to 450 runners, this scenic trail event features aid stations and finisher..

Explore Palo Corona Regional Park trails in Carmel By The Sea on May 9, 2026 and support Big Sur Land Trust's conservation. Choose from a 1 mile fun run to 35k plus for a day of scenic dirt road miles, creek crossings, and big park views.

Run the Quicksilver Endurance Runs at Almaden Quicksilver County Park in San Jose, with 100K and 50K trail courses through oak forests and ridge views. Fully stocked aid stations and finish BBQ await; the 100K is a Western States qualifier.

Run Trailquake at Sanborn Park, choosing a half marathon, 10K or 5K on redwood and pine trails with single track and summit views. All finishers earn custom medals and shirts with tech or cotton options and walkers are welcome.