Trail Running calendar near Riverbank 2025-2026

Run through historic Mariposa, starting at the 1851 courthouse, on scenic but challenging trails with 5K and 12K options plus a kids race. Children under 18 run free, making it a great family friendly spring event.

Run scenic single track and dirt roads around Lake Anza in Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley, with distances from a family friendly kids dash to a tough 50K. Pre registered runners get shirts, all finishers earn custom medals and aid stations..

Trailquake 2026 in Saratoga on May 10 delivers scenic, climbing single track trails with half marathon, 10K and 5K options for runners and walkers of all abilities. Presented by Brazen Racing with shirts and awards for finishers.

Celebrate the 15th anniversary of Run for Amma, a charity trail run at Skyline Ridge supporting UCSF cancer research. Choose from challenging 50K and 30K routes or a scenic 10K, and enjoy community support from volunteers and local clubs.

Wildcat 2026 on May 16 in El Sobrante offers scenic 360 degree views of the Bay Area with race choices from 5K to half marathon or a remote option. Join the fun and help support 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.

Join Nitro Trail 2026 at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline on May 30, 2026 for scenic trail races including half marathon, 10K, 5K and a remote runner option. A separate hiker start in the half welcomes slower paces and a relaxed finish.

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.

Bay Area 100 is a 100 mile point to point ultramarathon from UC Berkeley to Skyline High in Oakland, tracing East Bay ridgelines, redwood forest and lake shore. Limited to 150 runners with a 33 hour cutoff for a true endurance challenge.

Skyline 50K is one of the oldest 50K ultras in the US, offering a scenic loop through East Bay Regional Parks from Lake Chabot Marina. First time ultrarunners and half marathoners are welcome, and the day ends with plant based post race foo..

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 classic Bay Area trails at the 43rd Dick Collins Firetrails on September 26, 2026 at Lake Chabot Marina, with 100k, 50 mile and marathon distances and UTMB Index status. The 50 mile is also part of the Pacific USATF Grand Prix for added..