Trail Running calendar near Porterville 2026-2027

Mountain trail race at Balsam Forebay, Shaver Lake offering 14K (8.7 mi) and 8K (4.97 mi) courses with notable climbs and Sierra views. Field capped at 250; includes shirts, finisher medals, awards, and post-race refreshments.

SAR Wild Run is a mountain trail event near Shaver Lake supporting the Fresno County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue Team. Races and a family hike range from 5K to a trail half marathon, and a virtual option includes mailed finisher items.

TANRI Lake Race 2026 at YMCA Sequoia Lake features a 10-hour individual lap race, a 3-person relay on 5-mile loops, and a 10K single loop, with prizes, a hat and dinner included and a raffle for individual runners who complete eight laps.

A chip-timed one-mile uphill trail race to the top of Pincushion Mountain in Friant, CA, with awards and finisher items. A Mountain Goat edition allows multiple timed ascents within a four-hour window and includes special awards.

A community run at George's River Ranch along the San Joaquin River on September 19 2026. Events include a 10K trail, 5K, 2 mile and a kids quarter mile with registrations opening June 1 2026.

A community road and trail event in Fresno on September 19, 2026 offering 10K, 5K, 2 mile, and kids quarter mile races beside the San Joaquin River while supporting Pediatric Trauma injury prevention at Valley Childrens Hospital.

Multiple race distances start and finish at Sam Lynn Ballpark in Bakersfield, featuring mixed terrain on paved and dirt trails and a notable climb on the half. Aid stations, race day services, post race refreshments and awards are provided.

A community 5K at Hart Park in Bakersfield on October 10, 2026, focused on breast cancer awareness, with participant T shirt, finisher medal, refreshments, local vendors, and community booths. Registration fee is $80 and runs July 6 to Octo..

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.

Scenic Half Marathon and 10K through the Alabama Hills with chip timing, finisher mug and shirt. The race supports the John Wayne Cancer Foundation and includes aid stations, podium prizes and a free museum admission for participants.

A community 5k at Live Oak Park in Tulare supporting the Tulare Sunrise Rotary Club scholarship program; $15 registration covers medals and timing, with finisher medals and age-group awards plus trophies and $100 gift cards for top male and..

The Rock Cobbler Trail Run 2.0 at Rio Bravo Ranch in Bakersfield on November 7, 2026 offers three off road routes from about 6 to 26 miles with stocked aid stations, official timing, camping, weekend food, and mandatory trail gear.

A second annual trail run along the empty Kaweah Lake Bottom in Three Rivers, California with 5K and 10K options, race amenities, and proceeds supporting St. Anthony Retreat Center.

A trail race at Finegold Creek Preserve in Friant, California, featuring a 10k and a 7k on conserved foothill land. Net proceeds support Kids Kasa Foster Care and the Sierra Foothill Conservancy.

A community endurance event in Bakersfield on 11/21/2026 where a 4.2 mile loop starts each hour. Participants can run one loop, repeat loops through the day, or attempt twelve loops for about 50 miles with aid and free parking provided.

A community run hosted by Huckleberry's in Clovis with in-person 5K and 2 Mile courses plus a virtual option, breakfast coupons, youth pricing, and proceeds supporting the Poverello House.

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.

The Running for Warriors will take place in Clovis on Saturday 20 February 2027. You can run 5 kilometers.

An overnight lap race in Reedley, California, held around the full moon. Options range from 12K and timed 6, 12, and 24 hour categories to 100 miles, plus 2 to 4 person relays, camping, and full aid station support.

Mud Factor FRESNO is an annual 5K obstacle mud run at Hobb's Grove in Sanger, CA on April 25, 2027, with Adult and KIDZ Family waves; waivers and photo ID are required and spectators pay a $10 cash fee for festival-area access.