Trail Running calendar near Sacramento 2026-2027

A trail running event in Cool, California on October 17, 2026 offering 5k, 10k and a half marathon. Proceeds benefit Black Oak Mines Unified School District youth programs and help fund a scholarship to Camp Taylor.

A multi-distance trail event at Lake Sonoma on October 17-18, 2026 offering 100 Mile, 50 Mile, marathon and 4-person relays on singletrack with substantial elevation and on-site camping.

Trail races in Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park offer distances from a Kids Run to a half marathon on singletrack and paved sections, with marked courses, aid stations, a 4.5 hour time limit, and on site parking for a fee.

A trail running event at Mount Diablo in Walnut Creek on October 17, 2026 offering 30K, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K courses on hilly trails where mud and creek crossings are possible.

A 5k cross country race run in two loops around Willow Hill Reservoir next to Folsom High School, part of the Pacific Association USATF Cross Country Grand Prix, with a $75 bonus for breaking an age group record.

Join the Vampire Run in Roseville for a timed 5K or a 1 mile walk to support the bleeding disorders community. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with costumes, carnival games, and medals for all runners.

A repeating loop endurance event at Beals Point, Granite Bay, where runners complete a 4.16 miles loop every hour until one person remains. A 12 hour Mini option offers the same format with a fixed time limit and on site aid.

A Last Person Standing Backyard Ultra at Beals Point, Granite Bay, featuring a 4.16 mile loop with 320 ft elevation gain. A Mini 12 hour event uses the same hourly loop with a fixed 12 hour limit.

A very difficult, remote on and off trail fatass in the northwestern Sierra Nevada near Oxbow Reservoir. Three routes run from 15+ to 43+ miles with large elevation gain and multiple water crossings.

A fall trail race at Sly Park on October 24, 2026 with a 100 runner cap, multiple distances around Jenkinson Lake, shaded single track and horse trails, two aid stations, drop bag support and a finisher medal.

Trail races near Pilot Hill, CA featuring a half marathon and a 10K on singletrack with creek crossings and views; the event is a fundraiser for the American River Conservancy and is limited to 175 participants.

Trail marathon, half marathon and 10K in Bothe-Napa Valley State Park on October 24, 2026, limited to 300 runners. Single-track course with hills, streams and rocky sections; orange ribbon markings, one aid station, no headphones allowed.

Trail races in Redwood Regional Park near Oakland on October 24, 2026 include 10K, half marathon and 35K with significant elevation gain. The event uses chip timing, cupless aid stations and has a 330 runner capacity.

Support student programs and the Oakland Tech Cross Country team at Joaquin Miller Park. Choose between a five kilometer trail race or a one mile fun run through the redwood trees.

Event Details The Rio Del Lago 100 Mile Endurance Run is a trail race held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at Beal's Point in Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, within the Sierra Foothills of California. Course Information The 100-m..

A trail race at Lake Chabot Regional Park in Castro Valley offering distances from an 8K and half marathon up to 50K plus a free kids 50 yard dash. The course loops the reservoir with marked routes, aid stations every 4 to 5 miles, and cupl..

Mt. Tam Trail Run offers 10K, half, 30K and 50K trail races at Mt. Tamalpais State Park with technical singletrack, chip timing, cupless aid stations, and a 500 runner capacity.

A flat trail event at Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and youth races, cupless aid stations every 2–5 miles, and a USATF-certified half marathon course.

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 race at Darrington Trail Head by Folsom Lake offering 5K, 10K, 18M and 36M on rocky single-track with rolling hills, aid stations, drop bags, and a 10-hour overall time limit.