Trail Running calendar near Monterey County 2026-2027

Lake Chabot Trail Run in Castro Valley on November 7, 2026 offers distances from an 8K to a 50K plus a free kids 50 yd dash. The marked trail circles the reservoir with aid stations every 4 to 5 miles and a cupless policy.

A November trail event at Rancho Cañada del Oro offering distances from 5K to 50K, with steep climbs, single track and two main aid stations. Runners should carry water and be aware of exposed terrain and rattlesnakes.

Experience a flat and fast trail race through the scenic Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area in Fremont. Choose from a USATF certified half marathon, 10K, or 5K while enjoying views along the Alameda Creek Trail.

Navigate the redwood forests and meadows of Santa Cruz in this 2 or 4 hour map based adventure scramble. Explore the wilds in teams of up to five while hunting for 20 unique checkpoints.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Hellyer County Park with a trail race along Coyote Creek. Choose from a USATF certified half marathon, 10K, or 5K while competing for a chance to win a turkey.

A family friendly Thanksgiving weekend run at Quarry Lakes Regional Park with a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a free short kids race. Costumes and food donations for the Alameda County Community Food Bank are encouraged.

Trail running at Calero County Park offers single track, dirt paths and varied climbs across distances from a kids run to a 50K. Courses are marked with colored ribbons and include aid stations, mapped routes and free parking.

Trail races in the redwoods at Sanborn Regional Park offering half marathon, 10K and 5K courses on single-track trails with chip timing and finisher medals. Walkers and hikers are welcome.

Celebrate the final day of the year with a trail run at Lake Chabot in Castro Valley. Choose between half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances with options for runners and hikers alike.

A family-friendly 5K, 10K and half marathon around Lake Chabot in Castro Valley on January 1, 2027. The half marathon is part of the Brazen Ultra Half Series and includes varied trail terrain with notable climbs.

A winter trail event at Almaden Quicksilver County Park offering distances from a kids run to a 50K, marked dirt-road courses, aid stations with toilets, drop-bag service for longer races, and measurable elevation gain.

Crystal Springs Trail Run on January 17, 2027 in Woodside California offers distances from an 8K to a 50K plus a free kids 50yd dash. Routes run through Huddart Park, King's Mountain and Bear Gulch with marked trails and regular aid station..

Run through the towering redwoods and lush ferns of Huddart Park in Woodside. This trail event offers multiple distances from a five mile race to a 50K ultramarathon plus a free dash for children.

Runs along the bay at Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont include a half marathon, 10K and 5K on mostly flat courses with mixed surfaces and boardwalks through marsh areas. Walkers are welcome.

Mt. Umunhum Trail Conquest (Winter) is a multi-distance trail event at Almaden Quicksilver County Park offering races from a kids run to a 50K with marked out-and-back courses, multiple aid stations, and summit sections to Bald Mountain or..

Scenic races along the San Francisco Bay on February 13, 2027 with a half marathon, 10K and 5K starting and finishing at San Leandro Marina Park. Walkers are welcome and volunteer photographers provide free photos.

Montara Mountain Trail Run on February 20, 2027 in San Pedro Valley Park offers distances from a free 50 yard kids dash to a 50K, with marked trails, cupless aid stations every 6 to 7 miles, and substantial elevation gain on many courses.

A trail running event at Sanborn County Park near Saratoga offering Kids, 1 Mile, 4 Mile, 8 Mile and Half Marathon distances on steep, mostly single track trails through mixed evergreen forest with multiple aid stations.

Point to point half marathon from Almaden Quicksilver County Park to the top of Mt. Umunhum, gaining about 4,767 feet. The course has aid stations and toilets, marked sections and a six hour time limit.

A multi-distance trail event on March 22, 2025 at Calero County Park in San Jose offering runs from a kids race to a 50K, single track and dirt-road courses, multiple aid stations, and per-distance time limits.