Trail Running calendar near Ripon 2025-2026

Stevens Creek Striders Reservoir Run at Stevens Creek County Park in Cupertino, CA offers a Half Marathon (13.2 mi), an 11K (6.8 mi), and a 2.5‑mile Lollipop Loop along Stevens Creek and the reservoir. Runners navigate shaded Tony Look single-track and open Coyote Ridge vistas, with ascents on the h..

Diablo Trail Run takes place at Mount Diablo State Park, Mitchell Canyon Trailhead in Clayton, California. The event offers 4-mile, 10-mile, half marathon, marathon, 50K, and a Kids’ Run (50-yard dash). The 4-mile course is relatively flat, while the longer distances traverse mountainous, scenic ter..

South Hills Single Track Trail Run takes place at Calero County Park in San Jose, California. The event offers a full slate of distances: 1 mile kids run, 5K, 10K, 9 mile, half marathon, 16 mile, trail marathon, and 50K. The course blends single-track trails and dirt roads, showcasing oak trees, hil..

Garin Park XC Challenge 2025, held at Garin/Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Parks on Garin Avenue in Hayward, California, is a 5K cross-country race described as a tough yet scenic run along the Garin Park ridge. Now in its 21st year, the event is part of the Pacific Association of USA Track & Field Cros..

Berkeley Trail Adventure takes place in the East Bay’s Tilden Regional Park and Wildcat Canyon, Berkeley, CA. The race offers four distances: 10K, Half Marathon, 35K, and 50K, with elevation gains from about 1,050 to 6,800 feet. Most of the course runs on technical dirt trails and non-technical fire..

Gold Rush Growler Trail Runs at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA, offer a 10-mile trail run and a 5K along the shoreline and trails. For 2025, the courses are new: the 5K starts at Granite Beach, to Oak Point and Old County, then returns on new and old trails; the 10-mile route starts at South Granite..

The Mt. Umunhum Marathon, Race to the Top and Down, is a challenging trail running event held in Almaden Quicksilver County Park, San Jose, California. This marathon features a rugged course that begins at the Hacienda Entrance and ascends to the summit of Mt.Umunhum, one of the prominent peaks in t..

Rocky Ridge in the Las Trampas Wilderness near San Ramon, California offers a challenging trail experience for three distances: half marathon, 10K, and 5K. The course climbs into the ridges with hills and rugged trails, rewarding runners with rarely-seen vistas and a lasting sense of accomplishment...

Rebels XC Challenge is a cross-country running meet held in Carmichael, California, at 6700 Tarshes Drive. The event is scheduled for September 20, 2025, and offers three divisions: Women’s Race, Masters Men, and Open Men. Distances are not listed on the page, and course specifics aren’t described,..

The Dick Collins Firetrails will take place in Castro Valley from Saturday 27 September 2025 to Sunday 28 September 2025. You can run between 42 and 100 kilometers.

Pacifica Summit Run, staged at San Pedro Valley State Park in Pacifica, California, features 10K and half-marathon trail races hosted by Urban Coyote Racing. Runners enjoy postcard views of the Pacific Ocean coastline and plenty of switchbacks as they ascend the summit on the upper San Francisco Pen..

JP's Backyard Ultra/Hike is a grassroots ultramarathon and hike held at Skyline Wilderness Park in Napa, California. In its third year, the event features a 3.3-mile loop with 550+ feet of climbing through rocky and shaded trails. Runners and hikers may do 1 to 10 loops, starting together on the hou..

The Spartan Trail - San Jose Trail Challenge takes place in Sanborn County Park, located on the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains near Saratoga, California. This scenic event offers three race distances: 10K, half marathon (21K), and 50K, featuring challenging, well-groomed trails with big..

The Trailblazer Race in Mountain View, CA, is an annual family-friendly event featuring 10K and 5K runs, plus a 3-mile walk along the scenic Stevens Creek Trail and Shoreline Park. The courses are fast, flat, and stroller-friendly, offering beautiful views of wildlife, salt ponds, and surrounding mo..

The Women's Headlands Half Marathon is a scenic 13.2-mile trail race held annually in the Marin Headlands near Mill Valley, California. Celebrating its third year in 2025, the event features a challenging course with nearly 2,000 feet of elevation gain, showcasing stunning singletrack trails, sweepi..

Reservoir Dogs Trail Run in Orinda, CA offers 10K, Half Marathon, and 35K distances with start and finish in the San Pablo Reservoir Recreation Area. The event is notable as the first trail race to completely circumnavigate Briones Reservoir on EBMUD trails, delivering rolling open fire roads, tree-..

Star City San Bruno Mountain Half Marathon & 5K, organized by the Excelsior Running Club, takes place in Brisbane, CA, on the San Bruno Mountain trails. The course is 93% on trail with about 2,400 feet of elevation gain, including a single-track downhill and sweeping views of the Pacific, Bay, and S..

The Women's Headlands Half Marathon is a trail running event held in the scenic Marin Headlands near Mill Valley, California. This race features a brand-new half marathon course that highlights the area's stunning singletrack trails, challenging climbs, and exhilarating descents, offering runners a..

Run by the Sea is an annual running event held at Wilder Ranch State Park in Santa Cruz, California. Scheduled for October 5, 2025, the race offers three distances: a 4K run/walk, a 12K run, and a half marathon. The courses primarily follow flat, packed dirt trails along the scenic coastal bluffs of..

Mile Madness Endurance Run takes place at Sunset Whitney Recreation Area in Rocklin, California. The race uses a 1.05-mile loop (85% dirt, 15% paved) with about 62 feet of elevation per lap and a central Start/Finish hub. Runners choose from 6-, 12-, 24-, 48-, or 72-hour events, plus a 100-mile chal..