Trail Running calendar near Ripon 2026-2027

A loop trail race from Lake Chabot Marina through East Bay Regional Parks with substantial climbing, offered as a 50K and 21K on August 2, 2026. Finishers receive a shirt, socks, and a medal.

A time-based trail event at Skyline Wilderness Park offering 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour options on a 4.16 mile loop with 815 feet of climb per lap; chip-timed, cupless, and limited to 500 entrants.

A trail running event through redwood forests near Gilroy with 5K, 10K, and half marathon options featuring large elevation gains and scholarship fundraising for youth trail running camps.

Bear Creek 2026 in Lafayette California offers a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a remote runner option on August 8, 2026. The trail course includes hills, scenic views and a final mile of downhill shaded single track.

The 50th Pinecrest Run on August 9, 2026 features a five-mile route around Pinecrest Lake and a one-mile pavement race, serving as a fundraiser for Pinecrest Expedition Academy; pets are not allowed.

An annual single-loop 50K ultramarathon in Muir Beach, California, traversing famous Marin trails with about 6,500 feet of elevation gain and ocean and Bay Area views.

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.

A community fundraising race in Oakland that supports the Oakland Cubs youth running team and its scholarship programs. The event features a Kids Fun Run and 5K trail runs at 3594 Sanborn Dr on August 16, 2026.

A community 10K and a 1 mile kids race through the redwoods in Felton, California, starting and finishing at Roaring Camp Railroads. The event supports the local business and community association and includes a pancake breakfast.

Trail races of 10K, half marathon and 30K through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park with single track, sand ridge and river crossings. Aid stations are spaced every five to six miles and the event is cupless.

A map-based navigation event in Fillmore and Japantown on August 22, 2026 where individuals or teams of up to five follow a custom map to 20 to 30 checkpoints across 5K and 10K courses, then enjoy refreshments at the finish.

A multi-distance trail event on August 22, 2026 around Jenkinson Lake with a 100-runner daily cap, starts at Scales Parking Lot and most races finish at the Waterfall Trailhead, with aid stations and a $5 day use parking fee.

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 4.15 miles, two loop cross country race on the fire roads of the upper UC Santa Cruz campus on August 23, 2026. The event is part of the Pacific Association USATF Grand Prix series and has limited nearby parking.

Obstacle race weekend at Mahon Ranch near Elk Grove on Aug 29-30, 2026 with Sprint, Super and Kids races, team entry options, and service member discounts.

Trail races at Huddart Park, King's Mountain and Bear Gulch offer measured distances from a 50 yard kids dash to a 50K, with fees listed per distance and registration opening November 11, 2025.

Island loop races at Angel Island State Park with sweeping bay views; a 10K single loop and a Half Marathon that does two loops, limited to 400 participants and requiring ferry transport.

The inaugural Apple City 5k at Pinto Lake County Park in Watsonville on 30 August 2026 offers a 5k on gentle, scenic trails and a kids 1k around the soccer fields. Half the event funds support the Pajaro Valley Education Foundation.