Trail Running calendar near Riverbank 2026-2027

Run the Rim offers five scenic trail distances, from a 50K ultra to a 5K, on the beautiful Arnold Rim Trail. All races finish at White Pines Park, with post-race food provided. Your participation supports the non-profit trail association.

Shadow of the Giants stages 50k and 20k trail races near Fish Camp, California, based at Camp Green Meadows. Aid stations sit about 5 to 7 miles apart and the 50k carries an eight hour time limit with an optional early start.

A trail event in Castro Valley on June 7, 2026 offering a chip timed half marathon and 5K with on-course water, first aid support, guaranteed t-shirts for early registrants, and age division awards.

The Bay Area 100 is a point-to-point 100-mile ultramarathon journey through the East Bay hills, starting at UC Berkeley. With 18,000ft of climbing and a 33-hour limit, it traverses diverse terrain from redwood forests to exposed ridges. It..

The Pena Passage offers trail races through the scenic Lagoon Valley Park. Choose from a challenging 30K with technical trails or shorter 5K and 10K routes. The event includes aid stations and a partnership supporting mental health awarenes..

Live and virtual 5K, 10K and half marathon at Lake Chabot Regional Park in Castro Valley, June 26 to 29, 2026. Courses mix paved and trail sections with aid stations; live participants receive a shirt, handcrafted woodallion and beer sample..

One of America's oldest 50k races loops through East Bay parks. It's known for strong community support and a post-race plant-based BBQ. The event happens every August at Lake Chabot Marina.

This alpine trail challenge in California's High Sierra features a 50K course with 7,500 feet of climbing at over 7,000 feet elevation. Runners navigate scenic loops with significant unsupported sections. The event includes four distances a..

Trail races at Sprig Lake Day Use Area in Gilroy on August 8, 2026 feature 5K, 10K and half marathon routes with significant elevation gain; proceeds fund local scholarships to a national trail running camp.

Bear Creek 2026 offers a hilly half marathon, 10K, and 5K on August 8 in Lafayette, CA. The scenic trail course features beautiful views and a rewarding downhill finish. All finishers get a custom medal and shirt, and walkers are welcome.

Trail races of 30K, half marathon, and 10K run through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park with redwood forest, river crossings, ocean breezes, and aid stations every 5 to 6 miles.

Explore the scenic trails around Jenkinson Lake at Sly Park. Choose from seven distances, from a 5K to a 50K ultra, all starting at the new Scales Parking Lot. Enjoy a day on the single-track trails amidst the pines.

Trail run in Huddart Park near Woodside, California on August 30, 2026 offering distances from 8K to 50K plus a free kids 50 yard dash. Courses run on single track and dirt roads with aid stations every 5 to 9 miles.

Diablo Trail Run on September 6, 2026 in Clayton CA offers distances from a 4 mile Mitchell Canyon course to a 50K, plus a free kids 50 yard dash for age six and younger. Courses use dirt roads and single track with aid stations every 3 to..

Trail races on September 12, 2026 in Tilden Regional Park and Wildcat Canyon offering 50K, 35K, half marathon and 10K courses with marked trails, aid stations every five to seven miles, and a cupless format requiring reusable cups or bottle..

Explore scenic trails along Folsom Lake at the Gold Rush Growler Trail Runs. Choose between a 10-mile or 5K course starting at Granite Beach. Finish with a custom beer glass, a local IPA, and a hearty post-race meal.

The Rocky Ridge 2026 offers a challenging half marathon trail run in the Las Trampas Wilderness, plus 10K and 5K options. It's the finale for the Ultra Half Marathon Series and supports the East Bay Regional Parks Campership Program. Partic..

The Dick Collins Firetrails offers a 100k, 50-mile, and marathon on East Bay trails in late September. It's a UTMB Index event with crew-accessible aid stations and pacers allowed for the longer distances. Finishers receive unique awards in..

Explore the shaded redwood groves and challenging, flowy singletrack of Sanborn County Park. This trail event on September 27, 2026, offers 10k, half marathon, and 50k distances through the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Granite Head Trails and Ales offers two scenic fall trail runs at Granite Beach, California. Runners will encounter dirt trails, granite boulders, and a sandy beach along Folsom Lake. All finishers receive a tech shirt, medal, and post-race..