Trail Running calendar near Ripon 2026-2027

Experience a scenic trail run through ancient Coastal Redwoods and lush river canyons in Santa Cruz. Choose from multiple distances including a 50K and marathon with several river crossings.

Trail endurance races at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline offering 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour options for individuals or teams of two or three. The 3.37 mile loop runs mostly on dirt fire trails with shoreline views and eucalyptus groves.

Trail running at Calero County Park with multiple distances across single track and dirt paths, significant climbs, aid stations and free parking at the park.

A trail race in the Marin Headlands with 8K, half, 30K and 50K options along coastal single-track and fire roads, marked courses, cupless aid stations, and a 350 runner capacity.

Trail races of 50K and 21K in Castro Valley that start and finish at Lake Chabot Marina. Organized by Scena Performance, the event features community volunteer aid stations, finisher swag, GPX files, and UTMB indexing.

A time-based trail event at Napa’s Skyline Wilderness Park with 12, 6, and 3 hour options plus relays, main loops of about 4.1 miles with 815 feet elevation per loop, and a short finishing loop for the final 40 minutes.

A trail running event on Aug. 8, 2026 in Gilroy, California through redwood groves and peak viewpoints. Distances include a 5K, 10K and half marathon with significant elevation gain, and proceeds support youth scholarships.

Bear Creek on August 8, 2026 offers 5K, 10K and a 13.32-mile half marathon in the Briones Regional Park area, with a virtual Remote Runner option. Entry windows and fees are listed for each race.

The 50th annual Pinecrest Run on August 9, 2026 in Pinecrest, CA features a five mile route around Pinecrest Lake and a one mile paved race. The event raises funds for Pinecrest Expedition Academy and does not allow pets.

A 50K ultramarathon in Marin County on August 15, 2026, running iconic Coastal, Miwok, Matt Davis and Dipsea trails with about 6,600 feet of elevation gain. Part of the USATF PA Grand Prix and offering a $10,000 podium purse.

Experience the trails of Redwood Regional Park in Oakland. Runners can choose from distances ranging from a 50 yard kids dash to a 50K ultramarathon through scenic ridge lines and redwood groves.

Trail races on hilly mixed dirt and single track at Almaden Quicksilver Park with distances from 5K to 50K, aid stations, drop bag service for longer races, and mandatory course markings and cutoffs.

A five kilometer trail run along the Lands End Trail in San Francisco with views of the Golden Gate and the Pacific Ocean. The event lists a $10 entry fee, awards finisher ribbons, and requests no headphones or pets on course.

Oakland Cubs Back2School 5K and Fun Run on August 16, 2026 takes place at The Meadow in Oakland and raises funds for the youth running team and its scholarship programs. Distances include a 5K and a fun run.

A community run in Felton that includes a 10K through Henry Cowell Redwoods and a 1 mile kids race, with entry fees covering a pancake breakfast and proceeds supporting local community events.

Trail races of 10K, half marathon and 30K run through redwoods near Felton, CA, on varied single track and fire road with river crossings, marked courses, aid stations, chip timing, and a cupless hydration policy.

A map-based 5K and 10K in San Francisco where teams navigate checkpoints and answer multiple-choice questions, followed by refreshments at the finish.

Experience the beauty of Jenkinson Lake at Sly Park Recreation Area with trail distances ranging from a 5K to a 50K ultra marathon through scenic pine forests and rolling single track.

A trail event at Granite Beach on August 23, 2026 offering 5K and 10K courses for runners and their dogs, with finisher medals and dog bandanas; aid stations provide drinks and gels and dogs have their own water.

A two loop 4.15 mile cross country race on the fire roads of the UC Santa Cruz campus, starting and finishing at the meadow above the fire station and included in the Pacific Association USATF Grand Prix series.