Trail Running calendar near Salinas 2026-2027

An annual August trail event from Lake Chabot Marina offering a 50 km and a half marathon with volunteer aid stations and a plant-based finish festival.

A trail running event on Aug. 8, 2026 in Gilroy, California through redwood groves and peak viewpoints. Distances include a 5K, 10K and half marathon with significant elevation gain, and proceeds support youth scholarships.

Trail races on hilly mixed dirt and single track at Almaden Quicksilver Park with distances from 5K to 50K, aid stations, drop bag service for longer races, and mandatory course markings and cutoffs.

A community running event in Felton, California, featuring a 10K through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and a 1 mile kids race, beginning and ending at Roaring Camp Railroads; registration includes a pancake breakfast and supports local e..

Trail races of 10K, half marathon and 30K in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park featuring redwood single-track, a sandy ridge, river crossings, and cupless aid stations.

A two loop 4.15 mile cross country race on the fire roads of the UC Santa Cruz campus, starting and finishing at the meadow above the fire station and included in the Pacific Association USATF Grand Prix series.

Trail races at Huddart Park, King's Mountain and Bear Gulch offer measured distances from a 50 yard kids dash to a 50K, with fees listed per distance and registration opening November 11, 2025.

The inaugural Apple City 5k at Pinto Lake County Park in Watsonville on 30 August 2026 offers a 5k on gentle, scenic trails and a kids 1k around the soccer fields. Half the event funds support the Pajaro Valley Education Foundation.

A trail race at Stevens Creek County Park in Cupertino offering a Half Marathon, 11K, and a charity 2.5-mile Lollipop Loop with aid stations and post-race barbecue.

Run through Bishop Ranch and San Ramon in this diverse racing event. Choose between a half marathon, 10k, 5k, or beer mile before enjoying unlimited tastings with your finisher medal.

A trail running event at Calero County Park offering distances from a kids run to a 50K across single-track and dirt roads, with named aid stations, drop bag support, bib color assignments, and time limits for longer races.

An hourly loop event at Smith Ranch in Bradley, California where runners repeat a 4.18 miles loop until one runner completes a final lap. The course is on dirt trails and ranch roads with a staffed aid station and on site camping.

Multi-day trail running at Smith Ranch in Bradley, CA, featuring 5 km, 10 km, 20 km, 24-hour and 48-hour formats on a 10 km dirt single-track loop with aid stations roughly every 3 miles; primitive onsite camping and nightly bonfires.

Trail running event in Las Trampas Wilderness offering Half Marathon, 10K and 5K; the half marathon is noted as non-flat and features trails and views.

Dick Collins Firetrails in Castro Valley on September 26, 2026 features a Bay Ridge 100k, a Firetrails 50 mile and the Golden Hills Marathon with UTMB Index status and organizer specified time limits.

Community supported run in Belmont offering 5K, 10K, a kids mile, a Fido mile for dogs, and a virtual option with shirts and medals for most participants.

Trail marathon, half marathon and 5 mile at Andrew Molera State Park in Big Sur with Old Coast Road climbs, marked aid stations, and a 300 runner limit.

Trail running in shaded redwood forest at Sanborn County Park on September 27 2026, with 10K, half marathon and 50K options; steep singletrack, shuttle parking, chip timing and specific mandatory gear for the 50K.

Run by the Sea at Wilder Ranch State Park on October 4, 2026 offers a Half Marathon, 12K and 4K run/walk along mostly flat packed dirt trails with coastal bluff and Monterey Bay views. Organized by the Santa Cruz Track Club; proceeds benefi..

Trail races at Almaden Quicksilver County Park include a half marathon, 10K and a kids one mile fun run with course aid stations and volunteer support.