Trail Running calendar near Sacramento 2025-2026

Run a scenic point to point trail half marathon along Folsom Lake, winding on single track through oak groves, grassy slopes and Sierra views. Expect technical sections, gentle rolling hills and shuttle service back to the start.

Experience a scenic loop around Angel Island with views of the Golden Gate and Alcatraz at the 37th Hark the Herald, offering a half marathon and a hilly 10K. Limited to 400 runners, includes ferry transport and finisher swag.

Doomsday is a trail run in Cool, California on December 13 with 50K and Half Marathon routes across rugged high elevation terrain. Limited to 200 runners, this scenic but demanding race rewards finishers with medals and shirts.

Celebrate the season with Placerville's Holiday Jingle & Mingle Run on the scenic El Dorado Trail, offering distances from a kids run to a half marathon. Enjoy oak lined views, festive fun, aid stations and a commemorative medal at the fini..

Ring out the year with Almost New Year's Eve at scenic Lake Chabot in Castro Valley on 12/27/25. Trail routes for runners, walkers and hikers include 5K, 10K and half marathon distances with free post race photos.

Celebrate New Year’s Day with scenic loop races at Lake Chabot, from half marathon to 10K, 5K and remote options on rolling trail terrain. Enjoy free race photos and earn a New Year Mega Medal if you also ran Brazen New Year’s Eve.

Kick off the new year on the trails at Overlook Park in Auburn, CA with the Auburn Resolution Run. Choose 5K, 10K, 10 mile or virtual and earn a 2026 finisher medal for completing the course.

Run scenic shoreline single track at Granite Beach with 12K and 5K options, then toast your effort with a custom IPA glass and locally brewed beer for participants 21 and over. Enjoy post race food and age group awards in a lively community..

Take on rugged singletrack and big climbs at the No Hands Trail Run in Auburn CA on Jan 10, 2026, with distances from 8K to 50K to suit every trail runner. Enjoy friendly aid stations, cupless racing and a custom pint glass for 50K finisher..

Join Hope in Every Step 5K in Modesto, California on January 10, 2026 for a scenic run and walk along the Tuolumne River Parkway trails. Enjoy community vibes, teal race shirts, and friendly competition with awards for top finishers.

Run the Sweetwater Trail at Folsom Lake on Jan 24 with distances from kids run to 50K on mostly single track through oak woods and rolling hills. All finishers get a commemorative medal and aid stations support longer routes.

Enjoy scenic shoreline trails at Folsom Lake with the Gumby 5K or 10K on January 24, 2026. Expect a fun, challenging course on single track and groomed trails, plus finisher medals and pre order soft cotton shirts.

The Golden Gate Trail Classic will take place in San Francisco from Saturday 24 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026. You can run between 15 and 50 miles.

Run along the San Francisco Bay at Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont with half marathon, 10K and 5K options plus a remote entry. Trails, boardwalks and paved paths make for a scenic, low climb course and walkers are welcome.

Run the 48th Jed Smith Ultra Classic on January 31, 2026 in Sacramento on scenic American River loops, with distances from half marathon to 50 miles. All runners get a long sleeve technical shirt and finishers receive a handcrafted wooden m..

Run scenic shoreline trails at Escape from Folsom Trail Runs on Feb 7 and 8, 2026 at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake. Choose a 5K or 10 Mile and earn a finisher medal while enjoying aid stations and lake views.

Run scenic trails along the Pacific and Marin Headlands with sweeping views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. Distances range from 8K to 50K and include a free kids dash, making this a perfect coastal race for every runner.

Soak up San Francisco Bay views at Bay Breeze, a mostly flat road and trail event with half marathon, 10K, 5K and a remote runner option. Walkers and hikers are welcome on the scenic waterside course.

FOURmidable in Auburn CA offers rugged Sierra Nevada foothill trails with distances from 13K to 50K on Feb 21, 2026. Runner donations are matched to fund prize money and there is a bonus for breaking the 50K course records.

Explore scenic, moderately technical trails at Lake Chabot Regional Park with distances from 5K to a 50K ultra, chip timed and capped at 500 runners. Aid stations, cupless racing, and sturdy prizes make this a must for trail lovers.