Trail Running calendar near Riverbank 2025-2026

Ring out the year with Almost New Year's Eve at scenic Lake Chabot in Castro Valley on 12/27/25. Trail routes for runners, walkers and hikers include 5K, 10K and half marathon distances with free post race photos.

Celebrate New Year’s Day with scenic loop races at Lake Chabot, from half marathon to 10K, 5K and remote options on rolling trail terrain. Enjoy free race photos and earn a New Year Mega Medal if you also ran Brazen New Year’s Eve.

Run scenic trails through Hacienda Hills at Almaden Quicksilver Park with distances for every level, from kids runs to ultramarathons. Take in Bay Area views, use on course aid and day of race registration, and earn a commemorative finisher..

Run scenic shoreline single track at Granite Beach with 12K and 5K options, then toast your effort with a custom IPA glass and locally brewed beer for participants 21 and over. Enjoy post race food and age group awards in a lively community..

Join Hope in Every Step 5K in Modesto for a family friendly run or walk along the scenic Tuolumne River Parkway. Gear up with a teal event shirt, compete for awards, and help support local youth through Sole Support.

Run the scenic El Dorado Trail from Placerville to Folsom in the Double Double Double 50K, a mostly runnable, gently downhill ultramarathon on Jan 10, 2026. Low key support and post run Double Double treats make this a relaxed, fun challeng..

Run or walk at Sycamore Island on Sunday, January 11, 2026 with 5k and 10k options over scenic single track and dirt roads. Support local river conservation while earning a custom finisher medal and event shirt.

Run through redwood forests at Huddart Park with distances from a short 8K to a challenging 50K, plus a free kids dash. Expect scenic single track routes, friendly aid stations and a welcoming trail community.

Run through redwood and fern groves at Huddart Park at the Crystal Springs Trail Run on Sunday, January 18, 2026, with distances from a fun 8K and kids dash to challenging marathon and 50K ultras. Aid stations, custom medals and race suppor..

Run the Sweetwater Trail at Folsom Lake on Jan 24 with distances from kids run to 50K on mostly single track through oak woods and rolling hills. All finishers get a commemorative medal and aid stations support longer routes.

Hit the scenic shoreline trails of Folsom Lake on January 24, 2026 with the Gumby 5K and 10K at Granite Beach. Enjoy well marked single track, finisher medals and Gumby themed shirts available for preorder.

Run along the San Francisco Bay at Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont with half marathon, 10K and 5K options plus a remote entry. Trails, boardwalks and paved paths make for a scenic, low climb course and walkers are welcome.

Run the 48th Jed Smith Ultra Classic on January 31, 2026 in Sacramento along a scenic mostly flat loop on the American River Parkway. Choose 50 miles, 50K, marathon, 30K or half marathon and enjoy a long sleeve tech shirt and handcrafted fi..

Hit the trails at Hensley Lake in Raymond California this early February for a scenic 10 kilometer run and a full day of mountain bike racing. Choose from multiple mountain bike lap races for adults, a juniors event, and a kids ride.

Conquer scenic natural surface trails and the Mt Umunhum ascent at Trail Conquest Winter in Almaden Quicksilver County Park, with distances from a kids run to 50K. Race day registration, aid stations and a commemorative medal for finishers.

Run scenic shoreline trails at Escape from Folsom Trail Runs on Feb 7 and 8, 2026 at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake. Choose a 5K or 10 Mile and earn a finisher medal while enjoying aid stations and lake views.

Join the JW House Hope Run at Vasona Lake Park for a scenic 5K or 10K that welcomes runners, walkers, and teams. Family and stroller friendly, this community event raises funds to support families facing medical crises.

Bay Breeze 2026 on Feb 14 at San Leandro Marina Park offers a scenic, mostly flat bayside course with half, 10K, 5K and a remote runner option. Walkers and hikers welcome, with free volunteer photos and a friendly Brazen Racing vibe.

Explore scenic, moderately technical trails at Lake Chabot Regional Park with distances from 5K to a 50K ultra, chip timed and capped at 500 runners. Aid stations, cupless racing, and sturdy prizes make this a must for trail lovers.

Hit scenic single track trails along Granite Beach at Folsom Lake for the Lost Trail 5K and Half Marathon on Feb 21, 2026. Enjoy lake views, wildflowers, finisher medals and optional soft cotton shirts available for preorder.