Trail Running calendar near Monterey County 2026-2027

An obstacle race weekend at Toro Park near Salinas on May 30-31, 2026, featuring a 5 km Sprint with 20 obstacles, a 10 km Super with 25 obstacles, kids races and trail events across wooded, hilly coastal terrain.

San Mateo PAL's May 30, 2026 community event at Seal Point Park features a 5K run/walk, a 10K run, a free Wellness Fair, and a yoga option. Race entries include a t-shirt and finisher medal, and vendor booths are available.

An evening trail event at Dos Rios State Park near Modesto offering 3 mile and 5 mile runs on fire roads along the Tuolumne River. Free registration and an informal post run gathering with donations supporting park rangers.

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 at Almaden-Quicksilver County Park on June 7, 2025 offering distances from 5K to 50K, steep climbs, marked courses, aid stations, and toilet facilities. The 52 mile race is not held in 2025 and is planned to return in 2026.

Experience the 42nd annual Lake Chabot Trail Challenge featuring a scenic half marathon loop and a paved 5K run. Enjoy views of the San Francisco Bay and Mt Diablo while competing for medals on chip timed courses.

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.

Multiple trail distances from 5K to 50K on very hilly single track and dirt roads at Rancho Cañada del Oro. The course features scenic foothill views, two aid stations, enforced cutoffs, and finishers receive a medal.

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.