Trail Running calendar near Nevada City 2025-2026

We have found 50 Trailruns within 80 miles of Nevada City. See below where and when you can find the races.

Run scenic single track along Folsom Lake with routes from a mile to an adventurous 50K through rolling hills and some technical sections. Register online through race morning and enjoy aid stations, finishers medals and on site bib pick up..

The Gumby 10K and 5K are trail running events held at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area. The races feature scenic courses along the shores of Folsom Lake, with well-marked trails and enthusiastic volunteers providing support...

February 2026

The Escape from Folsom is a trail running event held at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area. It offers two race distances: a 10-mile run and a 5K (3.1 miles), both featuring scenic trails adorned with wildflowers. The course in..

The Lost Trail Half Marathon and 5K take place at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, offering runners scenic lake views and vibrant wildflowers along well-marked courses. The half marathon covers 13.1 miles, while the 5K is 3..

Event details FOURmidable is a set of trail races held Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Auburn, California (298 Pacific Ave). The course runs in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Distances offered include: 50K 35.5K 1/2 Marathon 13K The event i..

The Salmon Falls 50K Endurance Run is a challenging trail race set in the scenic foothills of Sacramento, California. This ultra-distance event starts at the Magnolia Ranch Trail Head near Coloma and features a stunning course that traverse..

March 2026

Event details The 36th Annual Way Too Cool 50K and 10 Mile Endurance Runs take place on March 7, 2026, in Cool, California. The trail course features rolling hills, multiple creek crossings (feet may get wet) and varied views through Northe..

Event overview The Ruck a Chuck 50K is scheduled for March 14, 2026, in Foresthill, California. The race distance is 50K. The event location is listed as 17725 Drivers Flat Rd, Foresthill, CA, in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The event descr..

Event overview Rattlesnake Dick takes place on March 21, 2026, in Cool, California, with the race base at the Cool Staging Area (7200 Saint Florian Court, Cool, CA 95614). Distances offered: 50K 25K 10K The 50K has 4,700 ft elevation gain..

Take to the historic Western States trail in Auburn on March 28, 2026 with 5K, 10K, half marathon or a rugged 35K featuring No Hands Bridge and big climbs. Mostly technical dirt, this cupless race asks you to bring your own bottle.

Join the Bad Ass Backyard Ultra in Rio Linda on March 28 2026, a repeated 4.16 mile loop starting each hour. Keep running until you are the last person to complete a loop and claim victory.

April 2026

Event overview The American River Endurance Runs are a set of trail races that finish in Auburn and use the City of Folsom as the start and hospitality host. The event includes a 50-mile ultramarathon that follows the American River Parkway..

Take on scenic lakeside single track and double wide trails around Folsom Lake with 25K, 50K and 50M options at Outlands Endurance Race. Enjoy stocked aid stations, a post race meal and custom finisher awards.

The Canyons Endurance Runs will take place in Auburn from Friday 24 April 2026 to Saturday 25 April 2026. You can run between 25 and 161 kilometers.

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May 2026

The Silver State 50/50 is a renowned endurance trail running event held annually at Rancho San Rafael Park in Reno, Nevada. Celebrating its 41st year for the 50-mile and 50-kilometer races and 18th for the trail half-marathon, it offers cha..

Wild Rose Half Marathon & 5K is a brand-new spring running event in Roseville, California, starting and finishing at Moksa Barrel House. Runners can choose a flat, fast Half Marathon on the Pleasant Grove Bike Path—a forked out-and-back wit..

Western States Training Camp - Memorial Weekend (May 23-25, 2026) The event takes place in Foresthill, CA (24750 Foresthill Rd) over Memorial Day weekend. It offers three training runs that cover the final 70 miles of the Western States cou..

June 2026

The Tahoe 200 is a 200 mile ultramarathon around Lake Tahoe with high alpine ridgelines, rock gardens and sweeping lake views. The June edition is sold out with a waitlist and the race qualifies for Western States and Hardrock.

Cool Moon 100 is a 100 mile trail ultramarathon near Cool, California that loops over scenic singletrack and fire roads. Expect big climbs, live tracking, friendly aid stations, and a handcrafted Comstock Heritage buckle for finishers.

Cool Moon Trail Races in Cool, California on June 13 and 14 2026 offer distances from a 5K up to a 100K across scenic singletrack and fire roads using two challenging loops. Expect big climbs, live tracking, finisher shirts and unique award..