Trail Running calendar near Riverbank 2025-2026

Join Wildcat 2026 on May 16, 2026 in El Sobrante for a road race offering half marathon, 10K, 5K and a remote option. Enjoy sweeping 360 degree views of the Bay Area while supporting the East Bay Regional Parks Campership Program.

Run scenic paved trails in Roseville on May 16, 2026 at the Wild Rose Half Marathon or join the fun 5K run or walk, finishing at Moksa Barrel House. All finishers get a medal and drink ticket and runners choose a tech shirt or BOCO hat.

Hit the trails at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline on May 30, 2026 for Nitro Trail, a scenic trail running festival offering a half marathon, 10K and 5K. Choose a hiker start for a relaxed pace or join remotely while supporting local parks.

Tackle scenic single track through Joaquin Miller and Redwood parks with distances from 8K to 50K and a kid's dash. Marked routes, steep climbs and stocked aid stations every three to six miles make this a challenging and well supported tra..

Run the 36th annual Shadow of the Giants in Fish Camp CA, with 50k and 20k trail options and early starts, scenic aid stations and challenging mountain terrain. Camp lodging and a pre race dinner make it a full weekend event.

Run the 42nd annual Lake Chabot Trail Challenge on June 7, 2026 in Castro Valley, with a scenic hilly half marathon or a 5K featuring ridge line views of Mt Diablo and the Bay. Chip timed races, finisher medals, and on site packet pick up.

Run the Bay Area 100 on June 13 2026 a scenic 100 mile point to point ultramarathon from UC Berkeley to Skyline HS in Oakland. Expect 18,000 feet of climbing across ridgelines, redwood forest and lake shore trails; field limited to 150.

Run the historic Skyline 50K or half marathon on scenic looped trails around Lake Chabot Marina. Enjoy aid stations, finisher swag, and classic East Bay singletrack on one of the nation's longest continuous 50 kilometer events.

Run the Redwood Summer Trail Run in Oakland on August 15, 2026, with distances from a kids dash to a rugged 50K through scenic Redwood Regional Park. Pre registered runners get a tee and all finishers receive a custom medal.

Run scenic shoreline and single track trails at Granite Beach for the Gold Rush Growler, with new 2026 courses and options of 10 miles or a 5K. Every finisher gets a beer glass and a cold local IPA for ages 21 and over.

Run the classic Dick Collins Firetrails at Lake Chabot Marina, with 100k, 50 mile and marathon options across scenic Bay Area trails. Challenging yet well supported and UTMB indexed, the 43rd edition returns Sept 26, 2026.

Join the 25th Rio 100 and 5th Rio 50K at Beals Point in Granite Bay on November 7 and 8, 2026. Scenic Folsom Lake and Johnny Cash Trail routes, strong on course support, and festive food and beer create an unforgettable endurance weekend.