Trail Running calendar near Monterey 2026-2027

Explore the Santa Cruz Mountains on this trail run fundraiser. Choose from 10K, 21K, or 50K distances through scenic ridge preserves. Your entry fully supports the Bay Area Ridge Trail.

General Information The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is an unofficial, non-organized trail run on March 7, 2026. It offers three distance options: 50K (32 miles) with approximately 10,900 feet of elevation gain. 18 Miler (30K)..

The Horseshoe Lake Half Marathon will take place in La Honda on Sunday 22 March 2026. You can run 21 kilometers.

Run a flat and fast course on the historic Western Pacific Trail in Fremont. Choose from a half marathon, 10K, or 5K starting at Quarry Lakes. The event is open to runners and walkers of all levels.

Multiple marked trail distances circle Lake Chabot reservoir in Castro Valley, from a free 50 yard kids dash to a 50K. Aid stations occur every 4 to 5 miles and the event operates cupless, so bring a personal cup or soft flask.

Run the scenic trails at Lake Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore. The Badger Cove event offers a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K on April 18, 2026, with walkers and hikers welcome. The half marathon is part of a challenging trail series.

Explore the scenic Bay Area Ridge Trail at the Horseshoe Lake Trail Run. Choose from a 5-mile run to a 50K ultramarathon on marked trails through multiple open space preserves. The event is cupless, offers aid stations, and all finishers ge..

A trail running event in San Carlos on April 18, 2026 offering 1K kids, 5K, 10K and a new 15K with substantial climbing through Big Canyon Eaton and Pulgas Ridge. Festival atmosphere at Crestview Park with timed results and awards.

Explore the forested trails of Huddart Park and Purisima Creek Redwoods on the San Francisco Peninsula. Choose from four distances, from a 10K to a 50K, on courses featuring redwood canyons and ridge-line views. All finishers get a custom m..

Event Overview The Race for Open Space is a one day trail running event in Monterey County. It is a fundraiser and awareness campaign for the Big Sur Land Trust, supporting land conservation and access to parks. The event is centered around..

Quicksilver Endurance Runs The Quicksilver Endurance Runs is a trail running event in its 41st edition. The event features two races with significant elevation gain. The 100K race has approximately 13,000 feet of elevation gain and is a Wes..

A community running event in Los Altos Hills featuring hilly 5K and 10K courses plus a 1 Mile Fun Run, with the route starting at Westwind Community Barn and passing through Byrne Preserve and local pathways.

Trailquake 2026 invites runners to the forested trails of Saratoga, California. Choose from a 5K, 10K, or half marathon course beneath the redwoods and pines. The event is scheduled for a Sunday in May.

Celebrate Mother's Day on May 10th with a family-friendly run or walk. The event, held at Pinto Lake County Park, features a 1K kids run, 5K, and 10K. Your participation benefits Pajaro Valley Shelter Services.

Run for Amma is a 15th-anniversary charity trail run supporting cancer research at UCSF. The event features 50K, 30K, and 10K distances through Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. All registration proceeds go directly to fund cutting-edge ca..

This community event features a 5K and 10K run/walk through Coyote Point Park, followed by a free Wellness Fair. Registration includes a T-shirt, and participants are welcome with strollers and dogs. The day focuses on health and mental wel..

The Toro Park Trail Run offers 10K, half marathon, and marathon distances on the rocky trails and dirt roads of California's Toro Park. The summer event features rolling golden hills and oak trees. It is held as part of a Spartan festival w..

A trail event in Castro Valley on June 7, 2026 offering a chip timed half marathon and 5K with on-course water, first aid support, guaranteed t-shirts for early registrants, and age division awards.

Explore the golden summer trails of Fort Ord National Monument. This trail run offers four distances across rolling hills and diverse terrain. It's a cupless event with aid stations stocked with fuel and drink.

Live and virtual 5K, 10K and half marathon at Lake Chabot Regional Park in Castro Valley, June 26 to 29, 2026. Courses mix paved and trail sections with aid stations; live participants receive a shirt, handcrafted woodallion and beer sample..