Trail Running calendar near Ripon 2025-2026

Marin Ultra Challenge, Inside Trail Racing's premier Marin County trail race in Sausalito, CA, offers two demanding distances: a 50-mile and a 50K. The route begins at Rodeo Beach and traverses the Marin Headlands, Mt. Tamalpais, and Muir Woods, delivering coastal and inland vistas.The 50-mile cours..

Redwood (Spring) Trail Run is held at the Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, California, featuring multiple distances from 5 miles up to 50K, plus a Half Marathon, Marathon, 30K, a 5K, and several youth events. The course winds through Redwood Regional Park, offering spectacular views along t..

The Western Pacific Marathon event, held at Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area in Fremont, California, offers runners a choice of half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances. The course is mostly flat, following the historic Western Pacific Trail, which was originally used in the 1800s to transport grav..

Bad Ass Backyard Ultra (B.A.B.U.) takes place at Dry Creek Parkway in Rio Linda, Sacramento, California. The event uses the traditional backyard ultra format: a 4.16-mile loop with a new loop starting each hour; anyone not in the start corral at the hour is eliminated, and the winner completes the m..

Set in the Marin Headlands, the Golden Gate Headlands Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K starts and finishes at the Historic Gunnery Range in Rodeo Valley, Mill Valley, California. The course traverses scenic single-track trails and fire roads, offering panoramic views of San Francisco Bay, the Golden Ga..

Diablo Trails Challenge is a trail-running event held at 1700 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA, in support of Save Mount Diablo. The race offers multiple distances to suit all levels: 50K, half marathon, 10K, and 5K, plus a Remote Runner option. The course traverses Mount Diablo’s open-space trail..

American River Endurance Runs is a three-race ultra series from Folsom to Auburn, California, along the scenic American River Parkway. The flagship AR50 has become the second-largest 50-mile race in the United States, attracting veterans and newcomers, with companion 25- and 10-mile events finishing..

Romancing the Island Half Marathon & 10K takes place at Angel Island State Park, Belvedere Tiburon, California. The course is a hilly loop around the island: the half marathon runs the loop twice, the 10K once. Runners enjoy panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Alcatraz, the Eas..

The Outlands Endurance Race, held at Peninsula Campground in Pilot Hill, California, offers challenging trail running distances of 25K, 50K, and 50 miles. Set along the rugged, scenic edges of Folsom Lake, the courses feature a mix of runnable single track and double-wide trails with significant ele..

Badger Cove Half Marathon/10K/5K 2026 is held at Del Valle Regional Park in Delvalle, Livermore, California. The emerald hills of Lake Del Valle form the backdrop for three races: a half marathon, 10K, and a 5K, with a virtually hill-free 5K option when conditions permit. The event, hosted by Brazen..

Mt Tam Wild Boar Half Marathon & 10K takes place in Mt Tamalpais State Park, Mill Valley, California. The coastal ridge course blends rolling single-track with paved sections, offering views of the Pacific Ocean, Bolinas Lagoon, and Marin County watershed. Runners traverse Ridgecrest Blvd along Boli..

Trailquake 2026 is Brazen Racing’s trail event at Sanborn Park, 16055 Sanborn Rd., Saratoga, CA. It offers 5K, 10K, and half-marathon distances. Runners traverse redwoods and pines on spectacular single-track trails, with ascents to peaks that reward you with panoramic views.The course suits all lev..

Wild Rose Half Marathon & 5K is a brand-new spring running event in Roseville, California, starting and finishing at Moksa Barrel House. Runners can choose a flat, fast Half Marathon on the Pleasant Grove Bike Path—a forked out-and-back with under 240 feet of elevation gain—and a 5K loop through Wil..

Run for Amma is an annual charity running event held at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve in Los Gatos, California, celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2026. The event offers three race distances: a challenging 50K with 5,266 feet of elevation gain, a 30K with 3,629 feet of elevation gain, and a 10K..

Rim Rock 50 Mile Trail Challenge is the inaugural ultramarathon in Napa Valley, staged at Skyline Wilderness Park and weaving through the Napa Open Space Preserve and the new Suscol Headwaters Trail System. The event offers a 50-mile solo option or a two-person relay, with two roughly 26-mile loops..

Napa Wilderness Trail Runs, held at Skyline Wilderness Park (2201 Imola Ave, Napa, CA), offers a spectrum of trail races from a 10K up to a 50K. The event emphasizes accessibility for all levels, with a 50K and 30K designed with guidance from ultra runner Angela Abbey. The courses feature Rim Rock T..

Wildcat 2026, held at 3800 Clark Road in El Sobrante, California, offers a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K. The page highlights spectacular 360-degree views of the Bay Area from the course. Specific route details aren’t described, but the event is run by Brazen Racing and takes place within East Bay Regi..

Nitro Trail 2026 is a trail-running event held at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Park, 5551 Giant Highway, San Pablo, California 94806. It offers three distances: a half marathon, 10K, and 5K, appealing to a range of runners and walkers. The event is branded with an energetic theme, described as an..

The Toro Park Trail Run, held in Salinas, California, offers runners a scenic experience through the iconic Bay Area landscape. Participants can choose from three distances: a 10K, a half marathon (21K), and a full trail marathon. The course features rolling golden hills, smooth trails, and sparse c..

Bay Area 100 is a 100-mile ultramarathon held in Oakland, California. The race is associated with a location at 12500 Campus Drive in the Bay Area, indicating the event’s hub in Oakland. The official site bayarea100.com provides registration details, noting that registration opens on October 1, 2025..