Trail Running calendar near Porterville 2025-2026

Run the scenic Kaweah Lake Bottom Trail on Saturday, November 1 in Three Rivers, CA with 5K and 10K options over paved and dirt trails near Sequoia National Park. Enjoy a finisher tee, custom wood medal, free photos and live results.

Take on the rugged Rock Cobbler Run at Rio Bravo Ranch, a scenic off road trail challenge with steep climbs, timed results and special prizes for top finishers. Limited to 300 entrants, it includes pasta dinner, swag and aid stations.

Runapalooza in Clovis on Nov 8, 2025 features competitive and fun 5K races, a 2 mile run walk and a virtual option on the Old Town Clovis Trail. Participants receive a shirt and medal, post run celebration and support Beyond The Barracks.

Run or walk the Tulare Santa Fe Trail A Thon 5k at Live Oak Park for a lively community morning that supports local student scholarships. Finishers get commemorative medals and top runners earn trophies.

Take on scenic trails at Finegold Creek Preserve in the Wascally Wabbit Trail Race, offering 7k and 10k run or walk options on November 15. Enjoy creekside views and support Kids Kasa Foster Care and the Sierra Foothill Conservancy.

Enjoy scenic trails along Millerton Lake and the San Joaquin River at the San Joaquin River Trail race in Friant CA. Choose from 50k, 25k or 10k, earn a finisher medal and swag, and race for overall and age group honors.

Join the Hanukkah 8 Krazy Kilometers in Bakersfield for a festive 8K or 2K Latke Loop at Panorama Vista Preserve along the Kern River. Enjoy medals, music, treats and a family friendly community run.

Run under the full moon through Reedley farm country, weaving orchards, vineyards and oak shaded paths along the Kings River. Choose from 12K up to epic 100 mile and timed 6, 12 or 24 hour formats for a memorable night to day adventure.

Run with the Burros is a Pack Burro Race and trail run in Inyokern, CA on April 11, 2026. Choose from marathon to 5 mile courses, race with or without a burro, and support local donkey rescue and a breakfast burrito charity.

Join Porterville Military Academy for the 3rd Annual 5K/10K Trail Run on April 18 along scenic dirt paths with a kids 1/4 mile and virtual options. Enjoy a race shirt, finisher medal and chip timing while supporting the local EAA chapter.

Run the iconic Wild Wild West Marathon & Ultra through the dramatic Alabama Hills and Mt Whitney foothills in Lone Pine, CA. Choose from 10 mile, marathon, 50K or 50 mile options on classic, well supported trail terrain.

Run 8 miles and climb 4,600 feet to the historic ghost town of Cerro Gordo in this no time limit mountain challenge. Finishers are greeted with a mountaintop barbecue, live music, a finisher's medal and shuttle return to Keeler.

Badwater 135 is the legendary 135 mile ultramarathon from Death Valley to Whitney Portal, testing runners with extreme desert heat and massive climbs. Invitation only field and required crew support make it one of the most brutal road races..

Challenge yourself on the Ely Mountain Trail Race at Balsam Forebay near Shaver Lake, CA, with 14K and 8K courses featuring steep climbs and sweeping Sierra views. Capped at 250 runners, both routes offer rugged singletrack and a festive fi..

Join the SAR Wild Run at scenic Shaver Lake for trail distances from a 2 mile hike to a half marathon, all supporting Fresno County Search and Rescue. Expect rugged singletrack, great views, chip timing, finisher medals and a post race BBQ..