Trail Running calendar near Sacramento 2026-2027

Trail runs at Skyline Wilderness Park in Napa offer distances from 10K to 50K with steep Rim Rock climbs and valley views. Aid is touchless and parking is included with registration.

An inaugural trail ultramarathon in Napa offering a 50 mile solo and a two-person 50 mile relay over two long loops through Skyline Wilderness Park and Suscol Headwaters, run as a cupless event with four aid stations and limited crew access..

A race in El Sobrante on May 16, 2026 offering Half Marathon, 10K and 5K distances plus a remote runner option. Tiered registration fees apply and the event supports the East Bay Regional Parks Campership Program.

Wild Rose Half Marathon & 5K in Roseville on May 16, 2026 offers a half marathon on the Pleasant Grove Bike Path and a 5K through William Hughes Park. Paved courses include multiple aid stations and post-race swag including a technical shir..

Mud Factor Sacramento is a 5K mud and obstacle run on May 17, 2026 at the 300-acre Mahon Ranch, marking the event's 15th anniversary; it features adult and KIDZ family waves and a $10 spectator festival pass.

A community cross-country event at Spring Lake Regional Park featuring a 3 mile XC race and a 1K Bunny Hop for children 10 and under, in its 30th year with online registration and membership options available.

Experience the final 70 miles of the Western States trail during this three day training event featuring supported runs of 19, 20, and 32 miles through iconic canyon terrain and mountain climbs.

Trail races at China Camp State Park in San Rafael feature single-track routes with bay and Mount Tam views. Courses include a climb starting around 1.5 miles and distances from 3.1 to 13 miles.

A trail event on the El Dorado Trail in Placerville on May 23, 2026, offering distances from a kids run to a half marathon, paved and unpaved sections, aid stations, color-coded course markings, and medals for finishers.

A trail running event at Point Pinole on May 30, 2026, offering a half marathon, 10K and 5K. The original Brazen Racing event welcomes runners and walkers and includes bib pickup, posted results, free photos and volunteer roles.

Experience a technical trail race through the redwood groves of Joaquin Miller and Redwood Regional parks. Choose from multiple distances ranging from an 8K to a 50K ultra marathon on accurately measured courses.

A trail running event in Arnold, California on May 31, 2026 offering distances from 50k to 5k around White Pines Lake and the Arnold Rim Trail, with proceeds supporting the Arnold Rim Trail Association.

Global Running Fest at Sports Basement Berkeley on May 31 features free road, trail, and kids runs, brand shoe demos, live music and raffles with over $5,000 in prizes. Beer sales benefit the youth program Running for a Better Oakland.

A free community festival in San Francisco hosted by UltraSignup with social group runs of about 3.2 or 4.5 miles, an expo with brands and race directors, a pancake breakfast, raffle prizes, shoe demos, and local partners.

A 10km trail run on the Olmsted Loop at Auburn State Recreation Area in Cool, California on June 6, 2026. The race takes place the same day as the Coolest Ride and Tie and Equathon events.

The Cool Summer Night Run will take place in Cool on Saturday 6 June 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

Trail races on the north shore of Lake Natoma in Fair Oaks with 5K and 10K courses through oak bluffs, wetlands, and historic dredge terrain. Proceeds benefit the Rachel Anne Gray Memorial Scholarship.

Lake Natoma Trail Run in Fair Oaks, CA on June 6, 2026 features 5K and 10K trail courses plus a kids run for under-10s. The route follows wetlands, oak and single-track trails on the north shore of Lake Natoma and supports a local scholarsh..

Experience the 42nd annual Lake Chabot Trail Challenge featuring a scenic half marathon loop and a paved 5K run. Enjoy views of the San Francisco Bay and Mt Diablo while competing for medals on chip timed courses.

A 100-mile point-to-point ultramarathon on June 13, 2026, from UC Berkeley to Skyline High School in Oakland, featuring about 18,000 feet of ascent across East Bay ridgelines, redwood forest, and lake-shore fire trails with a 33-hour limit.