Trail Running calendar near Sacramento 2025-2026

The California Gold Rush Trail Run - Fall is a scenic trail running event held entirely within the historic Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma, California. Set in the picturesque foothills along the south fork of the American River, the race commemorates the site of the 1848 gold..

Willow Hills XC is an annual 5K cross country race held at Willow Hill Reservoir Community Park near Folsom High School in Folsom, California. Now in its 15th year, the event features a challenging course consisting of two loops of rolling hills around a water reservoir. It is part of the Pacific As..

The California Fall Classic at Lake Sonoma, held in Healdsburg, CA, offers two challenging ultramarathon distances: 100K and 55K. Set amidst the scenic wine country during harvest season, the courses feature relentless single-track trails with stunning views of Lake Sonoma. The 100K serves as a qual..

The Diablo Summit Stomp is a trail running event held in Walnut Creek, California, featuring distances of 30K, half marathon, 10K, and 5K. The courses traverse dirt trails starting from Castle Rock Park and extend into Mount Diablo State Park, with the 30K reaching the summit of Mount Diablo. The ev..

The Heart of Cool Trail Run is an annual trail running event held in Cool, California. Scheduled for October 19, 2025, it offers participants a choice of three distances: a 5K Trail Run/Walk, a 10K Run/Walk, and a Trail Half Marathon. The event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages, providing a s..

The Oakland Hills Trail Run, held at Redwood Regional Park in Oakland, CA, offers challenging trail races in three distances: 10K, half marathon, and 35K ultramarathon. Set in a serene redwood forest with towering 150-foot coast redwoods, the course features technical dirt trails and fire roads with..

The Napa Fall Wine Country Marathon is an annual trail running event held at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park in Saint Helena, California. Celebrating its 33rd year, the race offers marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances. The course features lush single-track trails with hills, streams, and rocky te..

The Trail Run at Sly Park - Fall is a scenic trail running event held at the Sly Park Recreation Area in Pollock Pines, California, within the El Dorado National Forest. The race offers multiple distances including 5K, 10K, 8 Mile, Half Marathon, 17 Mile, Trail Marathon, and 50K, all featuring rolli..

The Rio Del Lago 100 Mile Endurance Run is a premier ultramarathon held annually in the scenic Sierra Nevada Foothills near Folsom, California, about 40 minutes east of Sacramento. Starting at Beal's Point in the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, the challenging 100-mile course features diverse ter..

The Oakland Tech 5km Fundraiser Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is set to take place at Joaquin Miller Park, supporting the Oakland Tech Cross Country and Track Team. This event features a scenic 5K trail run and a 1-mile fun run/walk, designed to cater to both competitive runners and leisurely partici..

The NorCal Backyard Ultra, held at Beals Point in Granite Bay, CA, is a challenging endurance running event featuring a 4.2-mile loop course along scenic singletrack trails and lakefront views. Participants must complete each loop within an hour, starting a new lap on the hour, continuing until only..

The Lake Chabot Trail Run, held in Castro Valley, California, offers a variety of distances including 8K, Half Marathon, 30K, Marathon, 50K, and a free Kid's Run for children six and under. The course begins at Lake Chabot Regional Park Marina and loops around the scenic Lake Chabot reservoir and su..

The Mt. Tam Trail Run is a scenic trail running event held at Stinson Beach, California, featuring distances of 10K, half marathon, 30K, and 50K. The course begins at Stinson Beach and ascends Mount Tamalpais, offering challenging climbs and stunning views before returning via trails through the Hea..

The Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge is a scenic trail running event held in the foothills of El Dorado Hills, California, near Folsom Lake. The race offers multiple distances including 5K, 10K, 15K, half marathon, 30K, and a trail marathon. The course features mostly single-track dirt and rocky..

The Golden Gate Trail Classic will take place in San Francisco from Saturday 22 November 2025 to Sunday 23 November 2025. You can run between 15 and 50 miles.

The Darrington Single Track Trail Challenge is a trail running event held near Pilot Hill, California, along the scenic shores of Folsom Lake. The race offers multiple distances including a 36-mile, 18-mile, 10K, and 5K, catering to a range of runners. Participants traverse stony dirt paths that win..

The Quad Dipsea will take place in Mill Valley on Saturday 29 November 2025.

The Quarry Turkey Half Marathon is a family-friendly running event held at Quarry Lakes Regional Park in Fremont, California, on Thanksgiving weekend. The event features a mostly-flat, fast half marathon course along with 10K, 5K, and a free Little Turkeys sprint for children. Participants are encou..

The ZombieRunner Quarry Lakes event, held at Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area in Fremont, CA, offers a variety of race distances including 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, 30K, Marathon, and age-specific 5K and 10K races, plus a free Kid's Run for children 6 years and younger. The courses are flat, fast..

The Peacock Gap Trail Run, hosted by Inside Trail Racing, takes place at China Camp State Park in San Rafael, California. Scheduled for December 6, 2025, the event offers three distances: 10K, half marathon, and 30K, with courses featuring scenic single-track trails, forested areas, and views of Mt...