Trail Running calendar near Porterville 2025-2026

Join the Hanukkah 8 Krazy Kilometers on December 14, 2025 at Panorama Vista Preserve in Bakersfield for a scenic trail 8K or family friendly 2K Latke Loop, available in person or virtually. Expect swag, music and community fun.

Celebrate Valentine's Day at Farmer Bob's Live, Love, Run 5K through orange orchards to a finish inside a historic wedding venue. Collect five sealed cards for a poker showdown at the finish with prizes, custom medals and live chip timing.

Run scenic single track trails in the San Joaquin River Gorge with a challenging half marathon or 10K and finisher medals and shirts. Expect steep foothill climbs, rugged footing, aid stations, and big views.

Join the Sanger Blossom Trail Run on Saturday March 7, 2026 for a flat, scenic 10K through downtown and blooming orchards. Family friendly races and walks from tots to adults make it a fun rain or shine community day.

Run with the Burros in Inyokern CA mixes classic pack burro racing with trail running across desert terrain, raising funds for local animal charities. Choose from marathon to 5 mile distances and race solo or paired with a burro.

Run the scenic Ruth McKenzie Table Mountain Preserve with half marathon, 10k, 5k and kids races, all finishers get medals. Expect rolling hills, a summit climb and post race refreshments including beer for 21 and over.

Join the 3rd Annual Porterville 5K and 10K Trail Run on April 18, 2026 at Porterville Military Academy for dirt path out and back courses, kids races and a virtual option. Enjoy shirts, medals, chip timing and support the local EAA chapter.

Run the Wild Wild West Marathon & Ultra in Lone Pine CA across the Alabama Hills and Mt Whitney foothills, with distances from 10 miles to a 50 mile ultra. Celebrating 46 years, this community run offers classic alpine views.

Run the Sasquatch Trail Run in Woodlake CA on May 9, 2026 with competitive, fun and virtual 5k options plus a kids race. Scenic 3.16 mile course has river crossings, finisher shirt and medal and benefits Dry Creek Preserve.

Start in Chukchansi Park and conquer an urban 3 mile route ending with a 220 stair climb to the Grand Tower finish. Teams and individual runners compete to benefit the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation and celebrate in a post race Beer Garden.

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.

Run the legendary Badwater 135, a 135 mile nonstop ultramarathon from Death Valley to Whitney Portal, July 27 to 29, 2026. Limited to invited athletes and requiring a support crew, this iconic race tests endurance across scorching desert fl..

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 to support Fresno County Search And Rescue. Pick a half marathon, 10k, 5k, 2 mile hike or virtual entry and tackle trails through meadows, forests and streams before a festive postrace BBQ and awa..

Tanri Lake Race on August 29, 2026 in Miramonte CA features three person relays, a 10 hour individual endurance challenge, and a lakeside 10K on a scenic 6000 foot loop. Registration includes a Tanri hat and Friday evening dinner.

The Pincushion Hill Climb will take place in Friant on Saturday 12 September 2026. You can run 4 hours.

Join the Springville Apple Run at the Apple Festival for community fun on scenic dirt and single track trails in the Sierra foothills. Choose a 5K, 10K trail, 2 mile walk or kids run with chip timing.

Join the 23rd annual Tulare Santa Fe Trail A Thon 5k Run/Walk on November 7 at Live Oak Park to support the Tulare Sunrise Rotary scholarship fund. All finishers get a commemorative medal and top runners receive trophies and gift cards.

The Kaweah Lake Bottom Trail Run will take place in Three Rivers on Saturday 14 November 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.