Trail Running calendar near Porterville 2025-2026

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.

Join the Waffle Run in Clovis on Nov 29 for competitive and fun 5K, 2 mile and virtual options for all ages. Proceeds benefit Poverello House and many entries include Huckleberry's waffle breakfast coupons.

Choose a 10k, 25k, or 50k along scenic trails beside Millerton Lake and the San Joaquin River in Friant, CA. Enjoy lakeside views, aid stations and finisher swag as you tackle a variety of distances on December 6, 2025.

Celebrate Hanukkah with the Hanukkah 8 Krazy Kilometers at Panorama Vista Preserve in Bakersfield. Run an 8K or 2K Latke Loop in person or virtually and enjoy a custom finisher medal, Hanukkah swag, and festive community spirit.

Test your trail legs at the San Joaquin River Trail Half Marathon or 10K in Auberry, CA, with mostly single track foothill terrain, steep climbs, and scenic river gorge views. All finishers receive a custom medal and shirt and enjoy post ra..

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.

Hit scenic trails at McKenzie Table Mountain Preserve with a half marathon, 10k, 5k and kids runs, featuring dirt road climbs, rolling single track and big views. All finishers earn medals and enjoy post race refreshments and a lively commu..

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..