Trail Running calendar near Point Arena 2026-2027

These trail runs explore the beautiful Sonoma Coast State Park. The courses traverse a scenic ridgeline with ocean views and summit Red Hill. The event will return in 2027 with a planned new location in Monte Rio.

Tails & Trails Charitable Walk/Run in Santa Rosa supports Dogwood Animal Rescue with in person and virtual options, flat scenic trails, a community finish area, and a limited edition 2026 dog bandana for participants.

A PA/USATF cross country race of 3.4 miles at Spring Lake Regional Park in Santa Rosa on August 30, 2026. The 33rd annual Empire Open features rugged dirt trails, three races including a masters division, and a $1,500 prize purse for USATF..

A 6.45 miles trail race in Annadel State Park organized by the Empire Runners Club, held in early September with staggered age and gender starts, limited to 100 runners and awards for the top 13 finishers.

A trail festival in Mendocino Woodlands Park featuring a 6-mile redwood loop with two aid stations, half-marathon and 10K options, plus 6- and 12-hour timed formats, on-site camping choices, meals, live music, and festival amenities.

A community road and trail running event in downtown Healdsburg on September 19, 2026, featuring 10K and 3K courses and raising funds for the Healdsburg Kawanis. Group registration and packet pickup at Healdsburg Running Company are availab..

A multi-distance trail event at Lake Sonoma on October 17-18, 2026, offering 100 mile, 50 mile, marathon and relay options. Courses use extensive singletrack with lake views, aid stations, crew access, and free on-site camping for participa..

Trail races of several distances take place October 24, 2026 at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park near Saint Helena. The single track courses feature hills, streams, orange ribbon markings, aid stations, and a 300 participant limit.

A 50K trail race on Northern California’s Mendocino Coast, starting at Big River State Beach and passing river, ocean, redwood and waterfall scenery. Races are listed in April with recent dates including 2025 and 2027.

A community trail run and hike on May 8, 2027 at the Point Arena and Stornetta Lands, co-hosted by ACORN and Pacific Community Charter School. Proceeds support the Students Protecting the Coast environmental education program.