Trail Running calendar near Porterville 2025-2026

Kiwanis River Run takes place at George’s River Ranch in Fresno, CA, offering four distances: 10K Trail Run, 5K Run/Walk, 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk, and Kids 1/4 Mile Fun Run. The course features three scenic, river-side off-road routes along the San Joaquin River, set beneath trees with birdsong. The eve..

Kiwanis River Run is held at George’s River Ranch on CA-41 in Fresno, California, along the San Joaquin River. The event offers four distances: 10K Trail Run, 5K Run/Walk, 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk, and a Kids 1/4 Mile Fun Run for ages 10 and under. Runners traverse three scenic off-road routes along the..

Wild Wild West Marathon & Ultra in Lone Pine, California is the oldest trail marathon in the United States, hosted by the Lone Pine Chamber of Commerce for 46 years. The event offers 50-mile and 50K ultramarathons, plus a marathon and a 10-mile race, routing runners through the Alabama Hills and the..

The John Wayne Grit Series - Lone Pine is a scenic running event held in Lone Pine, California, featuring a half marathon and 10K race through the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area. The course includes dirt roads, single-track trails, hills, and stunning views of Mt. Whitney at an elevation of 3,70..

The Kaweah Lake Bottom Trail Run is a scenic trail race held in Three Rivers, California, just six miles from Sequoia National Park's entrance. Scheduled for November 1, 2025, the event features 5K and 10K out-and-back courses combining paved and dirt trails along the lake bottom near slick rock for..

The Tulare Santa Fe Trail-A-Thon 5k is an annual community running event held in Tulare, California, hosted by the Tulare Sunrise Rotary Club. The 23rd edition takes place at Live Oak Park, featuring a scenic 5-kilometer route that begins and ends at the park, providing ample space for participants..

Rock Cobbler RUN is an off-road trail event in Bakersfield, California, held at Rio Bravo Ranch. The full Cobbler covers about 26 miles (41.8 km) with roughly 4,500 feet of vertical gain; the shorter Pebbler is about half that distance. The vibe is a brutal, adventure‑driven challenge with a Bakersf..

The Wascally Wabbit Trail Race, held in Friant, California, takes place at the scenic Finegold Creek Preserve managed by the Sierra Foothill Conservancy. This trail event offers two distances: a 10k and a 7k run/walk, providing participants with a rewarding outdoor experience through protected natur..

The San Joaquin River Trail race takes place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Friant, CA at the S. Finegold Picnic Area. The event includes the following distances: 50k 25k 10k The courses run along trails near Millerton Lake and the San Joaquin River. Runners receive a finishers medal and race..

8 Krazy Kilometers Bakersfield is a family-friendly running event featuring an in-person 8K and a 2K Latke Loop at Panorama Vista Preserve in Bakersfield, California. The scenic course winds through the 937-acre Kern River Parkway nature preserve along the Kern River, with dogs on leashes welcome. R..

The Silver Moon Race at Kings River takes place in Reedley, California, offering 12K, and 6-, 12-, 24-hour, or 100-mile options on a scenic lap course. Runners complete a 2-mile or 2.5-mile loop through farms, vineyards, oak canopies, and along the Kings River in Central California, with an atmosphe..

Run With The Burros is a unique pack burro race and trail run held annually on the second Saturday of April in Inyokern, California. The event offers four distances: 5, 10, 18, and 26.2 miles, with participants having the option to run with or without a donkey. The course features challenging terrai..

The Cerro Gordo Silver Run is scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Cerro Gordo Mines in Keeler, CA. The course is an uphill road of 8 miles, climbing about 4,600 feet in elevation to the historic ghost town of Cerro Gordo, once a major silver mine in California. Aid stations are provided approx..

Badwater 135 Ultramarathon, staged in Death Valley, runs from Badwater Basin—the lowest point in North America—to Whitney Portal near Mt. Whitney, California. The 135-mile (217 km) non-stop course climbs three mountain ranges, with about 14,600 ft of total ascent and 6,100 ft of descent.The brutal h..