Trail Running calendar near San Jose 2025-2026

Run a scenic, challenging loop around Angel Island with sweeping views of the Golden Gate, Alcatraz and San Francisco. Choose the half marathon or 10K and ride the chartered ferry to this intimate 400 runner event.

Experience the Woodside Ramble at Huddart County Park in Woodside CA, a scenic trail run through redwoods and ridge top manzanita. Choose from 10K, half marathon, 35K or 50K for a well marked, chip timed day with aid stations.

Ring out the year with Almost New Year's Eve at scenic Lake Chabot in Castro Valley on 12/27/25. Trail routes for runners, walkers and hikers include 5K, 10K and half marathon distances with free post race photos.

Start the year on scenic Lake Chabot trails with Brazen New Year's Day, offering half marathon, 10K, 5K and virtual options with timed results and free photos. Celebrate challenging trail miles and earn a commemorative medal.

Enjoy Bay Area views and varied singletrack at Hacienda Hills Trail Run Winter near San Jose on Jan 3, 2026. Choose from nine distances up to 50K, enjoy marked courses, aid stations and a finisher medal.

Hope in Every Step 5K — event details Hope in Every Step 5K takes place on January 10, 2026 in Modesto, California. The event is a 5K run/walk on a 3.1-mile course using the trails at East La Loma Park, located at 2001 Edgebrook Drive, Mode..

Take on scenic, well marked trails at Huddart Park with distances from 8K to 50K plus a free kids dash. Stocked aid stations, custom finisher medals and challenging climbs make this a rewarding trail day for all abilities.

Explore towering redwoods and fern lined trails at Crystal Springs Trail Run in Huddart Park, with distances from a Kid's Run up to 50K. Pre registered runners get T shirts and all finishers earn custom medals on a scenic, marked course.

Take on the Pacifica Foothills Trail Run on January 24, 2026 at San Pedro Valley County Park. Choose 30K, half marathon or 10K across Montara Mountain single track for rugged coastal views, chip timed results and well stocked aid stations.

Run scenic trails at Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont with half marathon, 10K and 5K options. Courses wind over marsh boardwalks and rolling hills with lovely bay views and downloadable GPX maps. Half marathon includes a Hiker Division..

Hit the coastal trails at Rodeo Beach in Sausalito on February 7, 2026 with options from a kids dash to a rugged 50K. Enjoy scenic single track, full aid stations, finisher medals and a welcoming finish line atmosphere.

Run scenic, rugged trails around Mt. Umunhum at Almaden Quicksilver Park with distances from a mile and kids run up to 50K. Clearly marked courses, aid stations and medals for all finishers make this winter trail event welcoming to all.

Run the Monterey Ultra 50 Miler along Fort Ord and Laguna Seca trails near Monterey, CA. This scenic but challenging 50.7 mile course mixes sandy, rocky and coastal single track with big climbs for an unforgettable ultrarunning test.

Take on scenic dirt trails at Fort Ord and Laguna Seca near Monterey on Feb 7, 2026 with 50K, 25K and 10K options over rolling dunes and late climbs. Aid stations and finish medals await; this is a cupless event so bring a reusable bottle.

Run the scenic bayside at San Leandro Marina Park with a half marathon, 10K or 5K plus a remote option. Finishers get medals and choice of cotton or tech shirts on a mostly flat course near the water.

Tackle scenic single track trails on Montara Mountain with distances from 10K to 50K and a free kids dash. Coastal views, well marked courses, and fully stocked aid stations make this a memorable trail challenge.

On February 21, 2026, take on scenic singletrack and fire road loops at Lake Chabot with distances from 5K to 50K for runners of all abilities. Well stocked aid stations and professional timing make this a welcoming, small field trail chall..

Experience panoramic Bay views on the hilly trails of Angel Island with 5, 10, and 15 mile options and a free kids dash. Finishers earn custom medals and pre registered runners receive shirts; a charter ferry from Tiburon is required.

Enjoy scenic ridgeline trails in La Honda CA with 50K, half marathon and 10K courses through redwood forests and open grasslands. All entry fees support Ridge Trail Organisation and every runner receives a Bay Area Ridge Trail duffel bag.

Tackle scenic trails at China Camp State Park in March 2026 with in person or virtual 5K, 10K, and a challenging half marathon. All entrants receive a beer sampler stein, event shirt, and handcrafted woodallion.