Trail Running calendar near Porterville 2026-2027

Mountain trail race at Balsam Forebay, Shaver Lake offering 14K (8.7 mi) and 8K (4.97 mi) courses with notable climbs and Sierra views. Field capped at 250; includes shirts, finisher medals, awards, and post-race refreshments.

SAR Wild Run is a mountain trail event near Shaver Lake supporting the Fresno County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue Team. Races and a family hike range from 5K to a trail half marathon, and a virtual option includes mailed finisher items.

TANRI Lake Race 2026 at YMCA Sequoia Lake offers relay, 10K, and a 10-hour individual event on a looped course at about 6,000 feet, with prizes, a Tanri hat, and a Saturday dinner included with registration.

A chip-timed one-mile uphill trail race to the top of Pincushion Mountain in Friant, CA, with awards and finisher items. A Mountain Goat edition allows multiple timed ascents within a four-hour window and includes special awards.

A community run at George's River Ranch along the San Joaquin River on September 19 2026. Events include a 10K trail, 5K, 2 mile and a kids quarter mile with registrations opening June 1 2026.

A community road and trail event in Fresno on September 19, 2026 offering 10K, 5K, 2 mile, and kids quarter mile races beside the San Joaquin River while supporting Pediatric Trauma injury prevention at Valley Childrens Hospital.

Multiple runs and a walk in Springville, CA on October 17, 2026, with distances from a half mile kids run to a 10K trail held mostly on dirt roads and single track trails as part of the Apple Festival.

Trail half marathon and 10K through the Alabama Hills with views of Mt. Whitney. Chip timed loops support the John Wayne Cancer Foundation and include a finisher mug and shirt.

Trail and gravel running events in Bakersfield, California on November 6, 2026. The Rock Cobbler Run pairs trail running with gravel rides and includes photo galleries, results and several event support pages.

Join the 23rd annual 5k run and walk on the Santa Fe Trail in Tulare. Support local high school scholarships while competing for age group medals and overall trophies at Live Oak Park.

A second annual trail run along the empty Kaweah Lake Bottom in Three Rivers, California with 5K and 10K options, race amenities, and proceeds supporting St. Anthony Retreat Center.

A trail race at Finegold Creek Preserve in Friant, California, featuring a 10k and a 7k on conserved foothill land. Net proceeds support Kids Kasa Foster Care and the Sierra Foothill Conservancy.

A community run hosted by Huckleberry's in Clovis with in-person 5K and 2 Mile courses plus a virtual option, breakfast coupons, youth pricing, and proceeds supporting the Poverello House.

Experience trail running along the scenic Millerton Lake and San Joaquin River in Friant. This event features 10k, 25k, and 50k races with regular aid stations and support for long distance runners.

Running For Warriors in Clovis, CA offers in person 5k and 2 mile events plus a virtual 5k to support veteran focused charities. The organizer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides financial assistance to groups serving veterans.

An overnight lap race in Reedley, California, held around the full moon. Options range from 12K and timed 6, 12, and 24 hour categories to 100 miles, plus 2 to 4 person relays, camping, and full aid station support.

A 5K obstacle run at Hobb's Grove in Sanger, California on April 25, 2027, with Adult and KIDZ Family waves. Waivers and photo ID are required and spectators pay a cash fee for festival area access.

An 8 mile uphill race climbing 4,600 ft from Keeler to the historic Cerro Gordo town, finishing with a mountaintop barbecue, music, and shuttles back down. Spectator passes include the shuttle ride and food.