Trail Running calendar near Placerville 2026-2027

A long-running trail event at Rancho San Rafael Park offering 50-mile, 50K and 13.1-mile courses on dirt trails, substantial elevation change, marked routes and multiple aid stations.

Run the Wild Rose Half Marathon or 5K on May 16, 2026 in Roseville, CA, finishing at Moksa Barrel House. Enjoy scenic paved bike and park paths, a finisher medal, choice of tech shirt or BOCO hat, and a Moksa drink ticket for 21 and over.

Train over Memorial Weekend on the iconic final stretches of the Western States course with three organized runs covering much of the last 70 miles. Tackle canyon climbs, enjoy aid stations and camaraderie while prepping for race day.

Tail Wagger brings dog friendly 5K and 1 mile fun to North Tahoe Park on May 30, 2026 and to Incline Village TBA. Expect scenic trails, an expo, separate human only starts, swag for pups and people and a local pet charity fundraiser.

A 10 km trail race in Cool, California on June 6, 2026, run on the Olmsted Loop Trail in Auburn State Recreation Area. Registration closes June 3, 2026.

A 200.2 mile trail ultramarathon circling Lake Tahoe along the Tahoe Rim Trail with 36,857 feet of elevation gain and multiple aid and sleep stations. The current course is an out and back on National Forest lands and may revert to a loop p..

A multi-distance trail event in Cool, California with well-marked single-track and fire road loops, live runner tracking, aid stations, and finishers' medals and shirts across distances from 5K to 100K.

Take on the Cool Moon 100 mile endurance run in Cool, CA on June 13, 2026 over single track and fire roads with 13,600 feet of climbing across well marked loops. Finishers earn a handcrafted silver buckle and live tracking.

Join the scenic Olympic Valley Half Marathon, 8 Miler, or 5K on June 13, 2026 at Palisades Tahoe. Run fast flat trails along the Truckee River, enjoy aid stations, a finisher medal, and post race beer.

Tackle the Tahoe 100k, a 62.9 mile ultramarathon from Stateline NV through high Sierra singletrack and alpine ridgelines. Expect big climbing to nearly 9,800 ft, stunning views of Star Lake, and a 24 hour cut off.

Run above the tree line at Palisades Tahoe in the Broken Arrow Skyrace, a multi day mountain race featuring technical alpine terrain, exposed ridgelines and ladder sections. Multiple distances and on site registration available.

Western States 100 is an iconic 100 mile endurance run from Olympic Valley to Auburn, California, tracing remote, rugged Sierra trails. Expect big climbs, sweeping descents and a true test of stamina and grit in a classic ultramarathon.

A trail running event at Burton Creek State Park near Tahoe City on June 28, 2026. Options include 6K, 12K and a half marathon on single track through pine forest and Sierra meadows.

Take on the Big Chief 50K, a scenic trail run from Tahoe City on single track and fire roads with big climbs and Lake Tahoe views. Aid stations, medical support and a finisher medal make for a rewarding mountain day.

Celebrate Independence Day with Run to the Beach, a scenic trail run from North Tahoe Regional Park to Tahoe Vista Recreation Area Beach in Lake Tahoe offering 5K and 10K courses. Finish on the sand with swimming, paddle rentals, music and..

Tahoe Trail in Truckee, California (July 17 to 19, 2026) offers mountain bike and trail running races across multiple distances, an Expo at Northstar California, and kids races. The 100K MTB and 50K run are Leadville Race Series qualifiers.

Take on the Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs around Carson City for stunning Lake Tahoe views and rugged single track trails. Distances from 23K to 100 mile challenge runners and include Western States qualifier for experienced ultrarunners.

A trail event in Downieville, California on July 25, 2026 offering 25K, 50K, and 100K courses across singletrack, ridgelines, and canyons. Aid stations, required gear for the 100K, shuttle option for the 50K, and finisher swag are provided.

Trail races in Auburn, CA on July 26, 2026 with long and short courses across single-track mountainous trails, canal sections and dirt roads. Post-race items include a tech shirt, finisher medal, beer for age 21 or older and food.

Take on the Thunder Mountain 50K, a High Sierra trail challenge near Lake Tahoe at 7,400 feet with roughly 7,700 feet of climbing and stunning alpine scenery. Three scenic loops, limited to 100 runners, and a commemorative medal for all fin..