Trail Running calendar near Pilot Hill 2025-2026

Kick off the new year on the trails at Overlook Park in Auburn, CA with the Auburn Resolution Run. Choose 5K, 10K, 10 mile or virtual and earn a 2026 finisher medal for completing the course.

Run scenic shoreline single track at Granite Beach with 12K and 5K options, then toast your effort with a custom IPA glass and locally brewed beer for participants 21 and over. Enjoy post race food and age group awards in a lively community..

Run technical Sierra foothill trails at No Hands Trail Run in Auburn CA on Jan 10, 2026 with distances from 8K to 50K. Small field, hearty aid stations and a cupless setup make for a rugged, social day.

Run the scenic El Dorado Trail from Placerville to Folsom in the Double Double Double 50K, a mostly runnable, gently downhill ultramarathon on Jan 10, 2026. Low key support and post run Double Double treats make this a relaxed, fun challeng..

Run the Sweetwater Trail at Folsom Lake on Jan 24 with distances from kids run to 50K on mostly single track through oak woods and rolling hills. All finishers get a commemorative medal and aid stations support longer routes.

Hit the scenic shoreline trails of Folsom Lake on January 24, 2026 with the Gumby 5K and 10K at Granite Beach. Enjoy well marked single track, finisher medals and Gumby themed shirts available for preorder.

Run the 48th Jed Smith Ultra Classic on January 31, 2026 in Sacramento along a scenic mostly flat loop on the American River Parkway. Choose 50 miles, 50K, marathon, 30K or half marathon and enjoy a long sleeve tech shirt and handcrafted fi..

Run scenic shoreline trails at Escape from Folsom Trail Runs on Feb 7 and 8, 2026 at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake. Choose a 5K or 10 Mile and earn a finisher medal while enjoying aid stations and lake views.

Join the Racing Gnome Snowshoe Race in Truckee, California on February 8, 2026 for a scenic 5K or 10K on winter trails. Limited snowshoes are available first come first served and members enjoy extra swag and discounts.

FOURmidable in Auburn CA offers rugged Sierra Nevada foothill trails with distances from 13K to 50K on Feb 21, 2026. Runner donations are matched to fund prize money and there is a bonus for breaking the 50K course records.

Hit scenic single track trails along Granite Beach at Folsom Lake for the Lost Trail 5K and Half Marathon on Feb 21, 2026. Enjoy lake views, wildflowers, finisher medals and optional soft cotton shirts available for preorder.

Run scenic foothill trails near Sacramento at the Salmon Falls 50K Endurance Run. Pick the 50K or half marathon and finish at Browns Ravine for a memorable day of trails, great aid stations, and a locally made finisher medal.

Way Too Cool in Cool, California brings scenic 50K and 10 mile trail runs over rolling hills and creek crossings. Enjoy stocked aid stations, a handcrafted finisher medallion, and post race tacos with a beer garden.

Take the plunge or lace up for a 5K trail or 1 Mile fun run at the Greater Sacramento Polar Plunge & Runs to support Special Olympics Northern California. Join the fun, earn a commemorative medal, and cheer on athletes.

Run the Ruck a Chuck 50K on March 14, 2026 in Foresthill, California, through scenic Sierra Nevada foothills along sections of the Western States Trail. Enjoy rugged trail scenery and a memorable day on the dirt.

Rattlesnake Dick in Cool, California on March 21, 2026 offers 50K, 25K and 10K trail runs through scenic Sierra foothills with a friendly back of pack vibe. Well supported aid stations, live timing, race shirts and finisher medals await.

Join the 15th Annual Spirit of Benny 10K and 5K in Placerville on March 21, 2026 with a virtual option through March 29. Run or walk to support New Morning Youth & Family Services and local nonprofits helping seriously ill and at risk kids.

Run scenic single track and fire roads around Auburn, including stretches of the historic Western States trail and the No Hands Bridge. Choose from 35K, half marathon, 10K or 5K distances, enjoy aid stations and a finisher medal for all.

Run the scenic American River Parkway from Folsom to Auburn with 50, 25 or 10 mile options. Expect aid stations, a tech shirt and finisher medallion, plus a festive post race party with food and a beer garden.

Run the scenic Wild Flowers 10K in Auburn on April 11, a loop of single track trails with rolling hills and two aid stations. All finishers get a race tee and top finishers can win prizes including an all expenses paid trip to Spain.