Trail Running calendar near Nevada City 2025-2026

Sunset & Cider Trail Races in Auburn CA this October offer 50K, half marathon and 5 mile trail options along the American River canyon. Finish with a commemorative cider glass and locally crafted pours from Ponderosa Cider.

Euchre Bar Massacre is a fatass style adventure run along the Wild and Scenic North Fork of the American River. Choose 25 or 50 miles, expect remote support, big climbing and rugged riverside trails for a raw endurance challenge.

Join the inaugural Champion Mine Trail Race in Nevada City for a scenic half marathon or 5K through pines, along Deer Creek, and across a historic swinging bridge. Enjoy stocked aid stations and a locally made finisher medal.

Join the Heart of Cool Trail Run in Cool, California on Oct 17, 2026 for 5k, 10k or trail half marathon options. Family friendly and charity focused, proceeds benefit local youth programs and a heart disease camp scholarship.

Run Upper Bidwell Park in Chico at the Fleet Feet Fall Classic Trail. Choose a hilly half marathon with a scenic downhill finish or the looped 4 mile endurance challenge with creek crossings and repeatable laps.

Join The Rubicon, an informal fatass group run deep in the Sierra Nevada around Oxbow Reservoir. Choose from progressive 15 mile, 30 mile or 43 mile routes across on and off trail terrain with big climbs and water crossings.

Join the 25th Rio 100 and 5th Rio 50K at Beals Point in Granite Bay on November 7 and 8, 2026. Scenic Folsom Lake and Johnny Cash Trail routes, strong on course support, and festive food and beer create an unforgettable endurance weekend.

Ferris 50 in Minden Nevada offers 50 Miler, 50K and 15K trail races through scenic eastern Carson Valley foothills with single track, gravel and high desert views. Finish festival at TJ's Corral features music, food, drinks and vendors.