Trail Running calendar near Ripon 2026-2027

Trail races from Browns Ravine Marina follow out-and-back lakeside trails with 10K, half marathon, 35K and 50K options; aid stations appear every 4 to 6 miles and all finishers receive a custom medal.

A full-day trail event at Almaden Quicksilver County Park on May 2, 2026, offering distances from a kids run to a 50K with marked dirt roads, single-track sections, aid stations, drop bag service at the Hacienda start, and free parking.

Experience the scenery of Tilden Regional Park at the Grizzly Peak Trail Run. Choose from various distances including a 50K and marathon starting from the shores of Lake Anza in Berkeley.

Trail ultramarathons in Almaden Quicksilver County Park on May 9 2026, offering a 100K and a 50K with substantial elevation gain, course maps and GPX files, USATF sanctioning, aid stations, volunteer support, swag and a post race party.

A spring trail race in Cool presented by Altra, Dirty Secret offers two single-track courses through meadows, hills and a creek crossing. The event is limited to 600 runners and includes a tech shirt and finisher medal.

The 24th annual Los Altos Hills Pathways Run/Walk is a trail run and walk on May 9, 2026 at Westwind Community Barn in Los Altos Hills, CA. Routes include 5 km and 10 km with course maps and past results available online.

Trail races from 5K to 50K around Jenkinson Lake on May 9, 2026, with a 100 runner daily cap. Parking and registration are at the Scales Parking Lot; most distances finish at the Waterfall Trailhead and a $5 day use fee applies.

An annual fundraiser at Shell Ridge Open Space in Walnut Creek supporting Sustainable Contra Costa and its youth program SLIA. Options include a 5K trail run, two 1.4 mile walking activities, and educational talks by local experts.

Trailquake 2026 is a trail event in Saratoga on May 10 offering 5K, 10K and a half marathon through redwoods and pine forest, with local and remote entry options and finisher shirts.

The 42nd Annual Mother's Day Run & Walk on May 10, 2026 at Pinto Lake County Park in Watsonville benefits Pajaro Valley Shelter Services. Options include a 1K family run, a 5K run or walk, and a 10K run.

Trail runs at Skyline Wilderness Park in Napa offer distances from 10K to 50K with steep Rim Rock climbs and valley views. Aid is touchless and parking is included with registration.

A charity trail event at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve offering 50K, 30K and 10K options, with elevation profiles and route maps provided; all registration proceeds support UCSF cancer research.

An inaugural Napa Valley trail ultramarathon on two long loops through Skyline Wilderness Park and Suscol Headwaters Park. Solo runners cover both loops while two person relays split the course; the event is cupless with four stocked aid st..

A race in El Sobrante on May 16, 2026 offering Half Marathon, 10K and 5K distances plus a remote runner option. Tiered registration fees apply and the event supports the East Bay Regional Parks Campership Program.

A spring running event in Roseville on May 16, 2026 offering a half marathon plus a 5K run and a noncompetitive 5K walk, all on paved local trails with aid stations and participant swag.

A point-to-point Half Marathon on May 16, 2026 in Almaden Quicksilver County Park, running from Mt. Umunhum down to the Hacienda Entrance with 1,909 ft of ascent, marked ribbons, aid stations and a 5.5-hour time limit.

Mud Factor Sacramento is a 5K mud and obstacle run on May 17, 2026 at the 300-acre Mahon Ranch, marking the event's 15th anniversary; it features adult and KIDZ family waves and a $10 spectator festival pass.

Trail races of 5K, 10K and a half marathon take place at China Camp State Park near San Rafael, CA, on single-track and fire road routes with bay and Mt. Tam views. Courses are chip timed and supported by aid stations; this is a cupless eve..

A trail event on the El Dorado Trail in Placerville on May 23, 2026, offering distances from a kids run to a half marathon, paved and unpaved sections, aid stations, color-coded course markings, and medals for finishers.

A Spartan obstacle weekend at Toro Park near Salinas on May 30 and 31 2026, featuring a Sprint 5 km with 20 obstacles and a Super 10 km with 25 obstacles. The course runs through wooded trails, rolling hills and coastal views.