Trail Running calendar near Sacramento 2026-2027

A 28.4 mile out and back on the Dipsea Trail from Old Mill Park to Stinson Beach, repeated four times for the Quad. The route includes about 9,000 feet of climbing, stairs, named trail sections, aid stations, and strict time cutoffs.

Quarry Turkey 2026 at Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area in Fremont offers a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a short children's Little Turkeys run. The event includes youth divisions, a virtual option and a food drive for Alameda County Food..

A seasonal cross country event in San Francisco on 12/6/2026 with live and virtual options. Distances include a 5K, 10K, and a nine mile course; all entrants receive race swag and there is a pre race bib and shirt pickup with Brewfest.

Peacock Gap Trail Run at China Camp State Park on December 5, 2026 offers 10K, half and 30K trail courses with marked single track and fire roads, chip timing, aid stations, and a cupless water policy.

The Hunter S. Thompson Fear & Loathing will take place in San Francisco on Sunday 6 December 2026. You can run between 50 and 50 miles.

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.

A trail running event in Pilot Hill, CA on December 12, 2026 offering distances from 5K to 50K plus a kids run, held on stony dirt paths with lake views; organized by Troy’s California Trail Runs and with registration closing Dec 11.

Trail races on the El Dorado Trail in historic Placerville offer distances from a kids run to a half marathon, with marked courses, aid stations, on site registration, and finishers’ medals.

Celebrate the final day of the year with a trail run at Lake Chabot in Castro Valley. Choose between half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances with options for runners and hikers alike.

A family-friendly 5K, 10K and half marathon around Lake Chabot in Castro Valley on January 1, 2027. The half marathon is part of the Brazen Ultra Half Series and includes varied trail terrain with notable climbs.

A New Year’s Day 5K and 10K run and walk in Chicago Park that raises funds for local fire services, the long running 4 H club and the school PTA. Routes pass through scenic areas of Nevada County.

Join a community run and walk along the scenic trails of the Tuolumne River Regional Parkway in Modesto. Support the Sole Support Sponsorship Program while completing a 5K course alongside friends and family.

Two scenic trail races along Folsom Lake on January 9, 2027, offering a 12K and 5K on single-track trails, post-race local beer for athletes over 21, commemorative items, hot food and age-group awards.

A trail running event that crosses the Golden Gate Bridge into the Marin Headlands. Races include 15K, 25K, 50K and 50 mile options on January 23 to 24, 2027, organized by Spartan Trail.

Trail races on single-track trails around Folsom Lake with distances from a kids run to 50K, marked routes and staffed aid stations; parking is paid and dogs are not allowed on course.

Trail runs of 10K and 5K along the shores of Folsom Lake at Granite Beach on January 23, 2027, with multiple aid stations, age-group awards, pre-order shirts, and finisher medals.

Runs along the bay at Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont include a half marathon, 10K and 5K on mostly flat courses with mixed surfaces and boardwalks through marsh areas. Walkers are welcome.

Experience the coastal beauty of the Marin Headlands at the Golden Gate Trail Run. Choose from distances ranging from a 50K trail race to a fun kids dash with views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco.

Experience a winter run through the technical terrain of the Red Hills Recreation Area in the Sierra Foothills. Choose between six or twelve mile distances featuring water crossings and muddy trails in a scenic natural environment.

Trail 10 mile and 5K runs at Granite Beach along Folsom Lake on February 6, 2027, featuring multiple aid stations, age-group awards, and finisher medals.