Sacramento
Trail Running Calendar near Sacramento 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Sacramento for 2026-2027! We've gathered 27 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Trail runs at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA on September 19, 2026 featuring new 10 mile and 5K courses along shoreline and single track trails.
The Rebels XC Challenge is a cross-country event in Carmichael, California, featuring dedicated races for Women, Masters Men, and Open Men.
October 2026
Granite Head Trails & Ales Trail Races feature 6.6-mile and 11.2-mile courses. Runners get a tech T-shirt and can enjoy post-race fajitas and a beer. The event is the final race in a local trail running series.
An annual 5k cross-country race at Willow Hill Reservoir in Folsom, CA, run as two loops of rolling hills with separate women's and men's categories and age-group records.
A themed charity run and community festival on October 18, 2026 in Downtown Roseville, CA, supporting the bleeding disorders community. The day includes a timed 5K, a one mile walk, festival food, carnival games, and a remembrance ceremony.
A Backyard Ultra at Beals Point where runners repeat a 4.16 mile loop each hour until one remains; a Mini offers the same format with a 12 hour limit.
Backyard Ultra at Beals Point features hourly 4.16-mile loops until one runner remains, plus a 12-hour Mini option and a single aid area at the start/finish.
A Halloween themed map adventure in East Sacramento offering 5 km and 10 km courses with team checkpoints, neighborhood displays, and finish area snacks and drinks.
November 2026
A trail event at Folsom Lake with 100 mile and 50K options, varied single-track terrain, staffed aid stations, cupless rules and a 2027 Western States qualifier.
A multi-distance trail event in the El Dorado Hills foothills offering routes from 5K to a trail marathon on mostly single-track dirt with rolling hills, aid stations, drop-bag service, and a creek crossing.
Trail races at Beals Point near Folsom Lake on Thanksgiving Day offering 10K, 5K and a free 1K kids run with family friendly amenities.
December 2026
A point to point half marathon on the Southside Trail at Folsom Lake featuring mostly single track, an overall ascent of 1,683 ft, multiple aid stations and a 4.5 hour time limit, starting at Salmon Falls and finishing at Brown’s Ravine.
January 2027
A New Year event at Granite Beach featuring a 2 mile run 5 mile bike 2 mile run duathlon and a 5K trail run with lake views. Awards include overall champions and age group prizes.
Trail races at Granite Beach offering 5K and 12K routes along Folsom Lake with commemorative socks, post-race food, awards, and local craft beer.
Trail races from a Kids Run to a 50K on mostly single-track trails beside Folsom Lake, with multiple aid stations, drop bag service, and a nine hour limit.
Trail 10K and 5K at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake on January 23, 2027 with aid stations, finisher medals, pre-order shirts and age group awards.
February 2027
Escape from Folsom on February 6, 2027 at Granite Beach offers a 10 mile and a 5K on scenic trails beside Folsom Lake. Aid stations supply water and fuel and every finisher receives a custom medal.
Jed Smith Ultra Classic on February 6, 2027 is a USATF certified loop event on the American River Parkway offering 50 mile, 50 k, marathon, 30 k and half marathon distances with two aid stations and race day packet pick up.
Experience scenic lake views and wildflowers at Granite Beach during this trail event featuring a half marathon and 5K. Enjoy well stocked aid stations and earn a finisher medal on the trails of Folsom Lake.
March 2027
Trail runs at Granite Beach and Auburn Overlook Park offering 31K, 10K and 5K distances, finisher medals for all and a custom long sleeve hoodie for 31K finishers. Aid stations, post race food and a limited shuttle for 31K runners are provided.