Trail Running calendar near North Fork American River 2026-2027

Experience a rugged trail race through the Sierra Nevada foothills featuring technical single tracks and fire roads. Choose between three distances and take on the steep ascent of El Guapo before celebrating at the finish line fiesta.

The Folsom Lake Trail Run returns to the Browns Ravine Marina for a day of running on scenic lakeside trails. Choose from four distances, from a 10K to a 50K, with well-stocked aid stations and post-race food. All finishers earn a custom me..

This inaugural trail run takes you through Jack London's historic Beauty Ranch in Sonoma. Choose from a half marathon or 5 mile course past vineyards and into pristine hillsides. The event includes participant T-shirts and finisher medals f..

Run the forested trails of Napa Valley's Pacific Union College. Choose from 26K, 10K, or a kids' mile, with proceeds supporting college athletics. Remember to bring your own water bottle for this cupless event.

This inaugural half marathon offers a scenic tour of Napa Valley, running on closed vineyard roads from Quintessa Winery to Yountville. The race includes shuttle transport, a custom medal, and concludes with a Wine Village celebration featu..

Kick off the trail running season with the Dirty Secret Trail Run in Cool, California. Choose from a 10.3 or 5.8 mile course featuring single-track trails, meadows, and a creek crossing. Finish with a strawberry pancake breakfast and a cust..

This trail run takes place at the scenic Sly Park Recreation Area near Jenkinson Lake. Runners can choose from seven different distances, from a 5K to a 50K. The course is marked with ribbons and signs, and all finishers get a medal.

Trail runs at Skyline Wilderness Park in Napa with 50K, 30K, 21K and 10K options. Routes include steep Rim Rock climbs, summit views, cupless aid stations, and on-course water-only sections for longer distances.

The inaugural Rim Rock 50 Mile Trail Challenge explores Napa's wild trails. Runners will tackle a two-loop course through Skyline Park and the new Suscol Headwaters. This cupless event offers a 50-mile solo or relay option with a 13-hour cu..

Wild Rose Half Marathon & 5K The Wild Rose Half Marathon & 5K takes place in Roseville, California. The event starts and finishes at the Moksa Barrel House on Foothills Boulevard. The event offers three distances: Half Marathon: Th..

Experience the final 70 miles of the Western States trail during this three day training event featuring supported runs of 19, 20, and 32 miles through iconic canyon terrain and mountain climbs.

Run on the scenic El Dorado Trail in historic Placerville. Choose from a Half Marathon, 15k, 10k, 5k, Mile, or Kids Run. All finishers receive a medal on this stroller-friendly course held rain or shine.

Experience a premier dog friendly trail run featuring 5K and 1 mile distances. Join the festivities at North Tahoe Regional Park or Incline Village for a unique race with your canine companion.

Experience the natural beauty of the Sierra mountains on the Arnold Rim Trail with distances ranging from a 10K to a 22-mile point-to-point run. Join a community event at White Pines Lake that supports local trail maintenance and conservati..

Experience a scenic 10km loop through the Auburn State Recreation Area featuring rolling hills and oak forests. This trail run offers a mix of creek crossings and canyon climbs overlooking the American River.

The Cool Summer Night Run will take place in Cool on Saturday 6 June 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

The Tahoe 200 is a 200-mile journey around Lake Tahoe on the Tahoe Rim Trail. The course explores forests, meadows, and ridges. It is a qualifying race for Hardrock 100 and Western States.

The Cool Moon Trail Races offer six distances from 5K to 100K on scenic, well-marked loops near Cool, California. The event spans two days, with live tracking and multiple aid stations on course. All finishers receive a medal and shirt, wit..

Run 100 miles on a looped course through Northern California trails. The event has a 37-hour cutoff and multiple aid stations. Finishers earn a handcrafted silver buckle.

Experience a scenic run through the historic 1960 Winter Olympics site at Palisades Tahoe. Choose between a half marathon, 8 miler, or 5K on flat paved trails following the beautiful Truckee River.