Trail Running calendar near Salinas 2025-2026

Kick off 2026 on Lake Chabot trails with Brazen New Year’s Day, featuring scenic half marathon, 10K, 5K and remote options. Enjoy a festive trail vibe, free photos and the chance to earn a Mega Medal while supporting local parks.

Run scenic trails through Hacienda Hills at Almaden Quicksilver Park with distances for every level, from kids runs to ultramarathons. Take in Bay Area views, use on course aid and day of race registration, and earn a commemorative finisher..

Join Hope in Every Step 5K in Modesto for a family friendly run or walk along the scenic Tuolumne River Parkway. Gear up with a teal event shirt, compete for awards, and help support local youth through Sole Support.

Run through redwood forests at Huddart Park with distances from a short 8K to a challenging 50K, plus a free kids dash. Expect scenic single track routes, friendly aid stations and a welcoming trail community.

Run through redwood and fern groves at Huddart Park at the Crystal Springs Trail Run on Sunday, January 18, 2026, with distances from a fun 8K and kids dash to challenging marathon and 50K ultras. Aid stations, custom medals and race suppor..

Coyote Hills 2026 in Fremont on Jan 31 invites runners to choose a half marathon, 10K, 5K or remote entry along scenic bayfront trails and boardwalks. Expect easy climbs, great shoreline views, free photos and community vibes.

Conquer scenic natural surface trails and the Mt Umunhum ascent at Trail Conquest Winter in Almaden Quicksilver County Park, with distances from a kids run to 50K. Race day registration, aid stations and a commemorative medal for finishers.

Run scenic coastal trails at Fort Ord near Salinas with three distances from 10K to 50K. Expect sandy dune sections and late climbs, plus aid stations, live tracking and a cupless format so bring your own bottle.

Run the scenic but rugged Monterey Ultra 50 Miler through Fort Ord and Laguna Seca, featuring coastal trails, sandy sections and big climbs. Limited to 150 runners, this technical ultramarathon rewards endurance with epic views.

Join the JW House Hope Run at Vasona Lake Park for a scenic 5K or 10K that welcomes runners, walkers, and teams. Family and stroller friendly, this community event raises funds to support families facing medical crises.

Enjoy a scenic bayside run at Bay Breeze 2026 in San Leandro Marina Park on February 14. Choose a half marathon, 10K, 5K or remote option on a mostly flat route by the water, with walkers welcome and free photos.

Run scenic trails at Lake Chabot Regional Park on Feb 21, 2026 with distances from 5K to 50K. Courses wind through eucalyptus forests, meadows and lakeside vistas with aid stations and chip timing; field capped at 500.

Run or hike scenic Skyline Ridge in La Honda, CA with 50K, 21K and 10K options across rolling ridges and forested trails. All entry fees support the Bay Area Ridge Trail so your miles help protect local open space.

Run a scenic half marathon through redwood woods and open hills at Skyline Ridge near La Honda, with ocean and Bay views and runnable rolling climbs. Proceeds benefit The Hatuey Project, with the director matching entries for double impact.

Run the Western Pacific on March 28, 2026 at Quarry Lakes in Fremont with half marathon, 10K, 5K and a Remote option. Enjoy mostly flat scenic trail and creekside routes on dirt and gravel, organized by Brazen Racing.

Run around Lake Chabot's scenic reservoir and rolling hills on April 11, 2026, with distances from a kids dash to a 50K ultra. Pre registered runners get shirts, all finishers earn medals, and well stocked aid stations keep you moving.

Join Badger Cove at Del Valle Regional Park on April 18 for a scenic half, 10K, 5K or remote run around Lake Del Valle. All finishers get custom medals and shirts, chip timing, and proceeds support East Bay Regional Parks camperships.

Hit the trails April 18, 2026 at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve in La Honda for the Horseshoe Lake Trail Run, with distances from 5 miles to 50K plus a free kids dash. Enjoy Pacific and Santa Cruz Mountain views, single track terrain, st..

Join the No Foolin' Foot Race in San Carlos on April 18, 2026 with 1K kids, 5K, 10K and a new 15K route across Big Canyon, Eaton and Pulgas Ridge. Festival vibes, tech shirts, pro timing and proceeds help local trails.

Join the Race for Open Space on May 9, 2026 in Carmel By The Sea, a scenic trail fundraiser supporting Big Sur Land Trust and access to Monterey County parks. Pick a distance from a fun mile to a rugged 35k plus and enjoy marked trails.