Trail Running calendar near Porterville 2026-2027

This trail run in the San Joaquin River Gorge offers a Half Marathon and a 10K on rugged single track. The Half Marathon climbs about 2500 feet. All finishers get a custom medal and shirt, with awards for top finishers.

The Sanger Blossom Trail Run offers a flat 10k course through Sanger's downtown and blossom-filled outskirts. The event features races for all ages, including kids' runs and a non-competitive walk. It takes place rain or shine in early Marc..

An urban race in Fresno on March 29, 2026 that combines stadium stair climbs, runs through parking garages and a half mile street segment to finish with a 220 step ascent to the top of The Grand Tower. Donations benefit the Alisa Ann Ruch B..

Run with or without a donkey in this unique trail race supporting donkey rescue. Choose from four distances on a scenic course near Inyokern. It's a full fundraising event with team competitions available.

A trail event at McKenzie Preserve in Clovis on April 12, 2026 offering a half marathon, 10k, 5k and kids races on dirt roads and single track, with aid stations, course markings, finishers medals and age group awards.

A community trail event at Porterville Military Academy offering 5K, 10K, a kids 1/4 mile and virtual 5K/10K options, free race shirts and medals, age-group prizes, and support for the local EAA chapter.

Discover one of America's oldest trail marathons in Lone Pine, California. This scenic race winds through the iconic Alabama Hills and Mt. Whitney foothills, offering distances from a 10 miler to a 50 mile ultra.

Chase the legend through the scenic Dry Creek Preserve. This unique 5k trail run features river crossings and a playful Sasquatch theme. Part of the proceeds support the local nature preserve.

This unique 8-mile race climbs 4,600 feet up a historic 19th-century mining road to the Cerro Gordo ghost town. At the summit, a celebration with BBQ and music awaits before a shuttle ride back down. All finishers receive a shirt and medal,..

The Páli Peak Trail Run takes place at the scenic Rio Bravo Ranch in Bakersfield. Choose from a 5K, 10K, or 21K half marathon, with proceeds supporting a college scholarship fund. Runners receive a shirt, medal, photos, and post-race snacks..

Event Overview The Summer Grand Prix is a series of four 5 km races held on Saturdays throughout the summer of 2026. All events take place at Panorama Vista Preserve in Bakersfield, California. Race Details The series consists of four indiv..

Explore new trails above Shaver Lake at the Ely Mountain Trail Race. Choose between a 14K course with a rugged 1,000-foot climb or an 8K route, both offering mountain views. All runners get a custom shirt, finisher medal, and post-race refr..

SAR Wild Run on August 9, 2026 at Shaver Lake offers trail distances, a family hike and a virtual option to support Fresno County Search and Rescue, with chip timing, event shirts, custom medallions and a post-event BBQ.

Set at 6,000 feet around Tanri Lake, this event features a relay, a 10 hour individual race, and a 10k. Cash prizes are on offer, and registration includes dinner and a hat. The individual race offers a chance to qualify for the Western Sta..

Race straight up Pincushion Mountain in a one-mile timed hill climb. For a greater challenge, the Mountain Goat Edition lets you run multiple ascents within four hours. All finishers receive a custom award.

The Kiwanis River Run offers scenic courses along the San Joaquin River with four distances for all ages. Participants receive a shirt, medal, and a free breakfast. The event supports a children's hospital injury prevention program.

Run or walk on scenic dirt roads and trails in the Sierra foothills. The Springville Apple Run features a 5K, 10K trail run, a 2-mile walk, and a kids' half-mile run. It's a classic community event tied to the local Apple Festival.

Run the half marathon or 10K through the scenic Alabama Hills near Lone Pine, California. This event features chip-timed loop courses on trails and dirt roads at 3,700 feet of elevation. Your participation supports the John Wayne Cancer Fou..

A community 5k in Tulare that begins and ends at Live Oak Park and benefits the Tulare Sunrise Rotary Club’s High School Scholarship Program. Awards include finisher medals, age-group medals, and prizes for the fastest male and female.

The Kaweah Lake Bottom Trail Run offers a 5K and 10K race along the scenic lake bed trail. All proceeds support St. Anthony Retreat. Registration is limited and opens in May 2026.