Trail Running calendar near Riverbank 2025-2026

Run scenic foothill trails near Sacramento at the Salmon Falls 50K Endurance Run. Pick the 50K or half marathon and finish at Browns Ravine for a memorable day of trails, great aid stations, and a locally made finisher medal.

Run or hike scenic Skyline Ridge in La Honda, CA with 50K, 21K and 10K options across rolling ridges and forested trails. All entry fees support the Bay Area Ridge Trail so your miles help protect local open space.

Take the plunge or lace up for a 5K trail or 1 Mile fun run at the Greater Sacramento Polar Plunge & Runs to support Special Olympics Northern California. Join the fun, earn a commemorative medal, and cheer on athletes.

Run or walk scenic routes at the Tesoro Viejo Spring Classic in Madera CA with half, 10k, 5k and virtual options on March 8 2026. Enjoy rolling trail views, a tech shirt and finisher medal plus a festival with food, wine and live music.

Run peaceful redwood trails in Oakland with distances from a kids 50 yard dash to 50K ultras, plus family friendly 5K and marathon options. Enjoy scenic singletrack, stocked aid stations and springtime forest views.

Join the 15th Annual Spirit of Benny 10K and 5K in Placerville on March 21, 2026 with a virtual option through March 29. Run or walk to support New Morning Youth & Family Services and local nonprofits helping seriously ill and at risk kids.

Run a scenic half marathon through redwood woods and open hills at Skyline Ridge near La Honda, with ocean and Bay views and runnable rolling climbs. Proceeds benefit The Hatuey Project, with the director matching entries for double impact.

Run scenic Quarry Lakes in Fremont in a half marathon, 10K or 5K on mostly flat dirt and gravel trails welcoming walkers and runners of all paces. Organized by Brazen Racing with remote entries and proceeds supporting East Bay parks.

Run the scenic Merced River Canyon in Briceburg CA on Saturday March 28 2026 with two race options. Pick a 5 mile out and back on mostly flat foothill roads or the 9 mile climb up Burma Grade for a bigger challenge.

Run scenic Mount Diablo trails on April 4, 2026 in Walnut Creek with distances from 5K to 50K. Brazen Racing hosts the event with proceeds helping Save Mount Diablo and a festive post race BBQ.

Run the scenic American River Parkway from Folsom to Auburn with 50, 25 or 10 mile options. Expect aid stations, a tech shirt and finisher medallion, plus a festive post race party with food and a beer garden.

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 lakeside single track around Folsom Lake at the Outlands Endurance Race in Pilot Hill CA on April 18, 2026. Choose 25K 50K or 50M out and back courses with stocked aid stations plus finisher swag and wood awards.

Join Badger Cove at Del Valle Regional Park on April 18 for a scenic half, 10K, 5K or remote run around Lake Del Valle. All finishers get custom medals and shirts, chip timing, and proceeds support East Bay Regional Parks camperships.

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 the Paseo de Mariposa Trail Race in historic Mariposa, CA, with scenic technical 5K and rugged 12K courses starting at the courthouse. Kids under 18 run free and a Caterpillar Crawl invites the littlest runners.

Run the SJVDHA Pacing for Prevention 5k in Tesoro Viejo, Madera, to support the American Cancer Society. A family friendly, scenic course with wellness booths and on site oral cancer screenings.

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.