Trail Running calendar near Salinas 2026-2027

A community Independence Day event at Sycamore Grove Park featuring a flat 5K on mixed paved and dirt trails and a 400 meter kids run for ages 10 and under. T shirts are included with race fees.

Multiple trail distances from 5K to 50K on very hilly single track and dirt roads at Rancho Cañada del Oro. The course features scenic foothill views, two aid stations, enforced cutoffs, and finishers receive a medal.

Experience a scenic trail run through ancient Coastal Redwoods and lush river canyons in Santa Cruz. Choose from multiple distances including a 50K and marathon with several river crossings.

Trail running at Calero County Park with multiple distances across single track and dirt paths, significant climbs, aid stations and free parking at the park.

Trail races of 50K and 21K in Castro Valley that start and finish at Lake Chabot Marina. Organized by Scena Performance, the event features community volunteer aid stations, finisher swag, GPX files, and UTMB indexing.

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 10K and a 1 mile kids race through the redwoods in Felton, California, starting and finishing at Roaring Camp Railroads. The event supports the local business and community association and includes a pancake breakfast.

Trail races of 10K, half marathon and 30K run through redwoods near Felton, CA, on varied single track and fire road with river crossings, marked courses, aid stations, chip timing, and a cupless hydration policy.

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.

Trail trail races at Stevens Creek Reservoir in Cupertino on September 12, 2026 include a Half Marathon, 11K and a 2.5 mile Lollipop Loop. The USATF sanctioned event is hand timed, capped for the longer distances, and supports wildfire reli..

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.

A Last One Standing event in Bradley, California on September 18, 2026 where runners repeat a 4.18 mile loop each hour and must finish each loop within the hour to continue. The final runner to complete a loop is declared the winner.

Multi-day trail running on a private cattle ranch in Bradley, California with looped 10 km single track and events from 5 km to 48 hour. Onsite primitive camping, nightly bonfires and live music with aid stations about every 3 miles.

Rocky Ridge is a trail running event at Las Trampas Wilderness in San Ramon, California on September 19, 2026. It features a half marathon plus 10K and 5K courses with uphill trail sections and scenic vistas.

A set of trail races at Lake Chabot in Castro Valley offering a Bay Ridge 100k, Firetrails 50 and Golden Hills Marathon with published course and aid station plans, set time limits, UTMB indexing, and finisher awards.

Trail running options at Andrew Molera State Park on September 26, 2026 include a marathon, half marathon and 5 mile course along Old Coast Road with marked trails, aid stations, a 6.5 hour marathon cut off and participant t shirts.

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.