Trail Running calendar near Sacramento 2026-2027

A community fundraiser in downtown Placerville on March 21, 2026 offering live and virtual 5K and 10K options to support New Morning Youth & Family Services and other local nonprofits serving seriously ill children.

A 22.5K event in Clayton, California on March 21, 2026, organized by Nomadic Adventure Club; registration closes March 20 and donations support the club’s free community initiatives.

A charity trail run on March 22, 2026, at Lake Lagunitas near Fairfax, CA. The 10 km course includes technical terrain and ~400 feet of elevation change, with proceeds beyond event costs donated to Evidence Action's Safe Water Now program.

A mostly flat event at Quarry Lakes in Fremont on March 28, 2026 offering half marathon, 10K and 5K distances. Routes follow dirt fire trails with gravel sections and a short paved segment along the Alameda Creek Trail.

A trail race on March 28, 2026 at American River Overlook Park offering 5K, 10K, Half and 35K routes on Western States trail sections, with technical single-track, major climbs, cupless aid stations, chip timing, and a 400-runner capacity.

Trail races along single track by Folsom Lake on March 28, 2026, with 5K, 10K, 8 Mile and half marathon options. Courses feature dirt and rock surfaces, rolling hills, marked navigation and aid stations, and a commemorative medal for finish..

Trail races in the Marin Headlands near Mill Valley offering marathon, half marathon and 10K routes on single track and fire roads with views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The field is limited to 400 pa..

Trail runs on Mount Diablo on April 4, 2026 offering 50K, half marathon, 10K and 5K distances with a portion of fees supporting Save Mount Diablo. The half marathon is included in the Brazen Ultra Half Series.

Trail events on April 4, 2026 from Folsom to Auburn include a 50 mile endurance run plus 25 and 10 mile options, with on-course aid, professional timing, finish medals, goody bags, and post race food and beverages.

Run the scenic, hilly trails encircling Angel Island with views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay. Choose between a 10K loop or a half marathon that does the loop twice. The event includes ferry transport and is limited to 400..

Springtime trail races at Lake Sonoma on April 11, 2026 feature a Western States qualifying 100K, a 50K that crosses the Lake Sonoma bridge, and a women-only Trail Sisters half marathon with shuttle service.

Multiple marked trail distances circle Lake Chabot reservoir in Castro Valley, from a free 50 yard kids dash to a 50K. Aid stations occur every 4 to 5 miles and the event operates cupless, so bring a personal cup or soft flask.

A women focused 10K in Auburn on April 11, 2026 featuring scenic trail loops, finisher shirts, age group awards and a raffle with four winners earning a trip to a women only running camp in Spain.

A multi-distance trail event in Pilot Hill, California on April 11, 2026, organized by Troy’s California Trail Runs, with courses on stony dirt paths across hilly terrain and lake views, offering distances from 5K to 50K.

A four-distance trail event in Calistoga that follows single track and fire road into the Mount St. Helena area. Routes include technical sections, long aid stretches, drop bag service at Highway 29, and finisher medals and shirts.

The Outlands Endurance Race takes place on scenic trails at Folsom Lake's Peninsula Campground. Choose from 25K, 50K, or 50 mile distances on runnable single and double track. All runners get custom swag and a post race meal.

Trail races in April 2026 at Del Valle Regional Park offering Half Marathon, 10K and 5K distances with electronic chip timing. Finisher medals and t shirts are provided and walkers and hikers are welcome.

A community fundraiser at Spring Lake Regional Park on April 18, 2026 featuring a half marathon, 10K and 5K. The low-waste event donates a portion of proceeds to Trione-Annadel State Park and includes a medal, shirt and post-race snacks.

A 14.5 mile trail run near Bullards Bar Reservoir in Camptonville, CA, hosted by the Tahoe Hotshots. Proceeds go to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation and the course features three stocked aid stations plus a taco truck at the finish.

Trail races around Auburn, California, across the Western States Trail with four distances from 25 km to 161 km; the 100K awards Western States Golden Tickets and the event qualifies for UTMB World Series Finals.