Trail Running calendar near Napa 2026-2027

A trail race in the Marin Headlands with 8K, half, 30K and 50K options along coastal single-track and fire roads, marked courses, cupless aid stations, and a 350 runner capacity.

Monthly community hikes with an optional trail-run pace in Richmond organized by FIERCE Advocates, Moving Forward, and Richmond Run Club at 5551 Giant Highway.

An annual August trail event from Lake Chabot Marina offering a 50 km and a half marathon with volunteer aid stations and a plant-based finish festival.

Time based trail running at Skyline Wilderness Park in Napa where participants run as far as they can in 3 hour, 6 hour, or 12 hour formats on a 4.16 mile loop.

Bear Creek on August 8, 2026 offers 5K, 10K and a 13.32-mile half marathon in the Briones Regional Park area, with a virtual Remote Runner option. Entry windows and fees are listed for each race.

A 50K trail ultramarathon near San Francisco with about 6,600 feet of climbing across Coastal, Miwok, Matt Davis and Dipsea trails and a $10,000 prize purse.

Experience the trails of Redwood Regional Park in Oakland. Runners can choose from distances ranging from a 50 yard kids dash to a 50K ultramarathon through scenic ridge lines and redwood groves.

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 5K trail race along the Lands End Trail in San Francisco with coastal views, finisher ribbons for all and awards for the top five overall runners.

A map based 5K and 10K navigation event in Fillmore and Japantown, San Francisco, with team options, checkpoint questions, and post event refreshments.

A 13.7 mile out and back on the Dipsea Trail from Stinson Beach to Mill Valley and back run with a handicapped start and annually adjusted waves.

A trail 5K and 10K at Granite Beach for runners with or without dogs, featuring shaded single-track trails, mid-course aid stations, finisher medals and dog bandanas.

A two-day Spartan obstacle race at Mahon Ranch near Sacramento featuring Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, kids races, team entries, volunteer options and spectator access.

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.

Trail race around Angel Island with a 10K single loop and a half marathon that repeats the loop, limited to 400 participants and includes a ferry.

A steep 4.75 mile up and down run, hike, or walk on San Anselmo's Bald Hill that finishes downtown with live music and a t shirt. The third annual event benefits local nonprofits and includes town endorsement.

The 33rd annual Phil Widener Empire Open is a 3.4 miles PA/USATF cross country race at Spring Lake Regional Park featuring rugged trails and a $1500 prize purse.

Trail races at Mammoth Bar OHV Area in Auburn State Recreation Area on September 6, 2026. Options include a 13.1 mile half marathon and a 6.2 mile 10K, each with notable elevation gain and staffed aid stations.

Experience the natural scenery of Mount Diablo State Park through a variety of trail races. Runners can select distances ranging from 4 miles to a 50K with spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay Area.

A 6.45 miles trail race in Annadel State Park organized by the Empire Runners Club, held in early September with staggered age and gender starts, limited to 100 runners and awards for the top 13 finishers.