Trail Running calendar near Pinecrest 2026-2027

Trail races in the American River Canyon with long and short courses across rocky single track, dirt roads, canals and hills.

The Thunder Mountain 50K Trail Challenge will take place in Kit Carson on Saturday 8 August 2026. You can run between 6 and 50 kilometers.

Operation YOSEMITE 2026 is an in-person trail event in Mono County, California on August 8, 2026, offering four distances from 6 to 22 miles with a 20 lb dry load and specified elevation gains.

A 50th annual running event in Pinecrest, California featuring a five mile route around Pinecrest Lake and a one mile pavement race. The event raises funds for Pinecrest Expedition Academy and pets are not allowed.

Trail races based at Spooner Lake in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. The Marlette 50K covers about 30 miles of Sierra single track with Marlette Lake at mid course while the 10 Miler is a round trip to Marlette Lake.

Trail Run at Sly Park in Pollock Pines offers trail distances from 5K to 50K around Jenkinson Lake with on-site registration, marked courses, aid stations, and finisher medals.

A largely off-trail peak-bagging event in Desolation Wilderness near South Lake Tahoe, offering 11-, 17- and 21-peak options on an unmarked route that requires navigation and mountaineering skills.

A trail 5K and 10K at Granite Beach for runners with or without dogs, featuring shaded single-track trails, mid-course aid stations, finisher medals and dog bandanas.

A two-day Spartan obstacle race at Mahon Ranch near Sacramento featuring Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, kids races, team entries, volunteer options and spectator access.

A community run in Tahoe Vista with a 5K and a 1 mile fun run across grass fields, paved bike paths and park trails. Parking and a participant hat are included, and proceeds support a park nonprofit.

Trail races at Mammoth Bar OHV Area in Auburn State Recreation Area on September 6, 2026. Options include a 13.1 mile half marathon and a 6.2 mile 10K, each with notable elevation gain and staffed aid stations.

A point-to-point trail run around Emerald Bay of about 7 miles (approximately 11 to 12 km). The single-track course includes granite steps and moderate climbs and finishes at Lester Beach with shuttle service back to the start.

Trail races around Bass Lake, California offering 50 mile, 50 km and half marathon routes through the Sierra National Forest with sequoias, granite slabs, river crossings, stocked aid stations and a shuttle to the start.

The Xterra Lake Tahoe will take place in Incline Village on Sunday 13 September 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Mile Madness is a looped trail endurance event in Auburn, California, held September 18-21, 2026. Timed events run from 3 to 72 hours with a 0.75 mile loop and options including a 100 mile race plus on-site aid and amenities.

Trail runs at Granite Beach on Folsom Lake with new 10 mile and 5K courses, aid stations, age group awards, a finisher beer glass and a postrace meal.

Trail runs at Long Ranch Park in Carson City on September 19, 2026, with 6K, 12K and 22K options. Aid stations offer water and snacks but runners must bring a bottle; there are no division awards.

Black Oak Challenge in Tuolumne on September 19, 2026 features a 5K with on-course physical and mental challenges and a 1K family run with water obstacles. Finisher medals are awarded to 5K finishers.

Rebels XC Challenge is an in-person cross-country meet in Carmichael CA on September 19 2026 featuring Women's, Masters Men's and Open Men's races with a listed fee of USD 30.

A multi-distance trail race weekend in Mammoth Lakes featuring technical high-elevation courses, marked routes, aid stations, a cup-less policy, and chip timing.