Trail Running calendar near Porterville 2026-2027

The Fresno Urban Run will take place in Fresno on Sunday 29 March 2026. You can run 3 miles.

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.

Experience the beauty of the Ruth McKenzie Table Mountain Preserve in Clovis. Run through grasslands and oak woodlands with distances available for all levels including a half marathon and kids races.

Experience an out and back dirt path trail run at the Porterville Military Academy. Choose from 10K, 5K, or kids races supporting local aviation scholarships and cadet mentorship in a community environment.

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..

Discover the Sierra scenery of Shaver Lake with trail races ranging from a 5k scramble to a half marathon. Support Fresno County Search and Rescue while enjoying meadow and forest trails followed by a team prepared meal.

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.

Experience the Sierra foothills at the Springville Apple Run featuring trail routes and dirt roads. Choose between 10K and 5K runs or a 2 mile walk as part of 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..

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.

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.

Run or walk on the Clovis Old Town Trail to support the Poverello House. Participants earn a full waffle breakfast at Huckleberry's with distances including a 5k and 2 mile route.

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.