Trail Running calendar near Ripon 2025-2026

The Merced River Canyon Run will take place in Briceburg on Saturday 28 March 2026. You can run between 5 and 9 miles.

Run scenic single track and fire roads above the Golden Gate Bridge at the Golden Gate Headlands Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K on April 4, 2026. Limited to 400 spots, this race delivers sweeping bay and ocean views.

Run the scenic trails of Mount Diablo near Walnut Creek on April 4, 2026 with Brazen Racing, offering distances from 5K to 50K. A portion of entry fees benefits Save Mount Diablo so you can race and help protect the park.

Run scenic trails along the American River Parkway with 50 mile, 25 mile or 10 mile routes all finishing in Auburn. Enjoy race swag, a handcrafted finisher medallion, on course fuel, and a festive post race beer garden.

Run around Angel Island for stunning views of the Golden Gate, Alcatraz and San Francisco in a scenic but hilly 10K or half marathon loop. Limited to 400 runners, ferry transport and a finisher shirt are included for participants.

Run around Lake Chabot's scenic reservoir and rolling hills on April 11, 2026, with distances from a kids dash to a 50K ultra. Pre registered runners get shirts, all finishers earn medals, and well stocked aid stations keep you moving.

Run scenic lakeside trails at Folsom Lake on April 18, 2026 in the Outlands Endurance Race. Choose 25K, 50K, or 50M courses across single track and wider trails with stocked aid stations and finisher swag.

Find your pace along scenic Lake Del Valle at the Badger Cove races in Livermore, with half marathon, 10K, 5K and remote options for runners, hikers and walkers. Enjoy chip timing, custom finisher medals and shirts while supporting East Bay..

Hit the trails April 18, 2026 at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve in La Honda for the Horseshoe Lake Trail Run, with distances from 5 miles to 50K plus a free kids dash. Enjoy Pacific and Santa Cruz Mountain views, single track terrain, st..

Join the No Foolin' Foot Race in San Carlos on April 18, 2026 with 1K kids, 5K, 10K and a new 15K route across Big Canyon, Eaton and Pulgas Ridge. Festival vibes, tech shirts, pro timing and proceeds help local trails.

Run through historic Mariposa, starting at the 1851 courthouse, on scenic but challenging trails with 5K and 12K options plus a kids race. Children under 18 run free, making it a great family friendly spring event.

Hit the trails at the Mt Tam Wild Boar Half Marathon or 10K along Bolinas Ridge with stunning Pacific and lagoon views. Limited to 300 runners, this intimate trail race returns April 25, 2026.

Run the scenic Berkeley hills from Lake Anza in Tilden Park with distances from 10K to a rugged 50K, plus a free kids dash. Register early for a tee, all finishers get a custom medal, and parking is free.

Tackle scenic hilly trails at the Quicksilver Endurance Runs on May 9 in Almaden Quicksilver Park. Choose 50K or Western States qualifying 100K, enjoy stocked aid stations and a post race BBQ while supporting youth and trail nonprofits.

Run among redwoods and pines at Sanborn Park on May 10, 2026, with 5K, 10K and half marathon options on scenic single track trails. Walkers welcome as you climb to beautiful viewpoints and enjoy a friendly trail race atmosphere.

Hit rugged singletrack at the Napa Wilderness Trail Runs in Skyline Wilderness Park, with 10K, 21K, 30K and 50K options. Expect steep climbs, sweeping valley views, spaced aid stations and a true backcountry trail experience.

Celebrate the 15th anniversary of Run for Amma, a charity trail race at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve in Los Gatos supporting UCSF cancer research. Choose 50K, 30K or 10K routes on scenic trails and help fund lifesaving research.

Rimrock 50 Mile Trail Challenge in Napa invites solo runners and two person relay teams to tackle two scenic loops through Skyline Wilderness Park and nearby preserves. Expect staffed aid stations, on site camping, and hearty post race food..

Join Wildcat 2026 on May 16, 2026 in El Sobrante for a road race offering half marathon, 10K, 5K and a remote option. Enjoy sweeping 360 degree views of the Bay Area while supporting the East Bay Regional Parks Campership Program.

Run scenic paved trails in Roseville on May 16, 2026 at the Wild Rose Half Marathon or join the fun 5K run or walk, finishing at Moksa Barrel House. All finishers get a medal and drink ticket and runners choose a tech shirt or BOCO hat.