Trail Running calendar near Sacramento 2026-2027

Experience the trails of China Camp State Park with a 5K, 10K, or half marathon featuring technical terrain and custom finisher awards. Choose between the live spring event or a flexible virtual option.

Event Overview The Ruck a Chuck 50K is a trail running event on the Western States Trail near Foresthill, California. The course is an out-and-back route starting at the Drivers Flat staging area and heading towards Foresthill. The route co..

Course and Location The Marin Ultra Challenge (MUC) is a trail race taking place in Marin County. The 11th edition of the event will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The journey starts on Rodeo Beach and the courses traverse the Marin H..

This trail run along Folsom Lake features a scenic, mostly single-track course. Runners can choose from distances ranging from a 1 mile to a 50K. All finishers will receive a medal.

The Big Alta is a scenic trail running weekend in Marin County, California. It offers three challenging distances: a 100K point to point, a 50K loop, and a 28K loop, all summiting high points for vast Bay Area views.

Choose from three trail distances—50K, 25K, or 10K—starting from the Cool Staging Area in California. Each course features significant elevation change and a generous 10-hour cutoff for the longer races. All participants get a race shirt, a..

Run through the scenic single track trails of Bothe Napa Valley State Park. Choose from marathon, half marathon, or 10K distances on this popular course. Participation is limited to 300 runners for the annual trail event.

A trail event in Oakland through Redwood Regional Park offering distances from a kids 50 yd dash to a 50K. Marked loops, aid stations every 5 to 6 miles, cupless event.

Event Overview The 15th Annual Spirit of Benny 10K/5K Fun Run and Walk is a fundraiser supporting non-profit organizations that help seriously ill children and their families in El Dorado County, California. For this final edition, proceeds..

Experience the trails of Clayton at the Diablo Summit Challenge. Run a 22.5 km course starting at Mitchell Canyon Road and support local community initiatives through this outdoor adventure.

Join the 11th annual Mighty Dog Trail Runs at Folsom Lake featuring 10K and 5K distances. Runners and walkers can compete with their dogs for finisher medals and special canine bandanas on scenic granite trails.

The Lag Bon 10K is a trail race in Fairfax, CA, on March 22, 2026. This run supports clean water access and features a scenic, technical course around Marin's reservoirs.

Run a flat and fast course on the historic Western Pacific Trail in Fremont. Choose from a half marathon, 10K, or 5K starting at Quarry Lakes. The event is open to runners and walkers of all levels.

Run on the historic Western States trail at the Knickerbocker Canyon Trail Run. Choose from four distances, from a 5K to a challenging 35K, all starting from American River Overlook Park. The course features river views, the iconic No Hands..

Run the single-track trails alongside Folsom Lake in El Dorado Hills. The event offers four distances from a 5K to a half marathon, with technical sections and scenic views. All finishers receive a medal.

This scenic trail run offers marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances through the panoramic Marin Headlands. The course features stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay, and the Pacific Ocean. With a limited field of 4..

The Diablo Trails Challenge offers four trail distances on Mount Diablo. A portion of entry fees supports the conservation work of Save Mount Diablo. The half marathon is part of the challenging Brazen Ultra Half Series.

The American River Endurance Runs offer three distances: 50, 25, and 10 miles, all finishing in Auburn. The 50-mile race is one of the largest of its kind in the US. Runners are supported with aid stations and celebrated at the finish with..

Run a scenic, hilly loop around Angel Island with views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay. The event includes a half marathon and a 10K, with ferry transportation from Tiburon included in the entry fee. Participation is limite..

Experience a rugged trail running weekend in California's wine country on April 11, 2026. The event offers a Western States qualifying 100K, a challenging 50K, and a women's Trail Sisters Half Marathon. All races are cupless and feature sce..