Trail Running calendar near North Fork American River 2026-2027

Experience a winter run through the technical terrain of the Red Hills Recreation Area in the Sierra Foothills. Choose between six or twelve mile distances featuring water crossings and muddy trails in a scenic natural environment.

Trail runs at Granite Beach along Folsom Lake feature a 5K and a 10 Mile course with aid stations and 2027 finisher medals. Shirts are sold prior to the event and awards are given overall and by age group.

Experience a trail running event in Auburn featuring four major climbs and 6000 feet of elevation. Choose from distances ranging from 13km to 50km on a course with less than one mile of pavement.

Trail races at Granite Beach along Folsom Lake with well marked single-track courses, stocked aid stations, finisher medals for 2027, pre-order race shirts, and overall plus age-group awards.

A point to point 50 kilometer trail ultramarathon in the Sacramento foothills, running mostly on Cronan Ranch area trails from Magnolia Ranch Trail Head to Folsom Lake. A new half marathon distance has been added and proceeds support Breakt..

A nordic ski event at Tahoe Cross Country Center on March 7, 2027 offering 26 km and 10 km loops, a noncompetitive Tour Wave, a finish line party with live music, and fundraising for Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue.

A dog-friendly trail event at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake, offering 10K, 5K and a one-mile Mighty Mile. Finishers receive medals and bandanas, awards are given by dog-size divisions, and volunteers can earn a $50 voucher.

An hourly backyard ultra on Dry Creek Parkway near Sacramento where runners repeat a 4.16 mile loop until only one completes the most yards. Each loop must be finished within the hour and the last runner to complete a loop wins.

A trail running event at Mount Diablo on April 3, 2027 offering 50K, half marathon, 10K and 5K options; registration includes a remote-runner option and BBQ ticket. Part of the entry fees support Save Mount Diablo's land preservation.

A women's only 10K in Auburn on April 17, 2027 that follows scenic trail loops with aid stations and age-group awards; the overall winner and four additional finishers will be selected to receive all-expenses-paid trips to a women's running..

A multi-distance trail event in Auburn, California, following sections of the Western States Trail with river crossings and historic trail features. The 100K awards Golden Tickets to the top three men and women for Western States entry.

A timed half marathon through eight Napa Valley wine estates finishing in Yountville. The event includes a finish line Wine Village with live music and complimentary wine tastings.