Trail Running calendar near San Jose 2026-2027

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 map-based 5K and 10K in San Francisco where teams navigate checkpoints and answer multiple-choice questions, followed by refreshments at the finish.

A 13.7 mile trail race from Stinson Beach to Mill Valley and back on the Dipsea Trail. The annual handicapped event uses adjusted start waves and time cutoffs; 2026 marks the 56th running.

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.

NorCal Spartan Event Weekend at Mahon Ranch in Elk Grove features Sprint, Super and Kids obstacle races on rolling trails and river crossings, with spectator options and team registration available.

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.

A hilly loop race around Angel Island with Half Marathon and 10K options, limited to 400 participants and including the required ferry to the island.

A steep 4.75 mile up and down run, hike, or walk on San Anselmo's Bald Hill that finishes downtown with live music and a t shirt. The third annual event benefits local nonprofits and includes town endorsement.

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.

Experience the natural scenery of Mount Diablo State Park through a variety of trail races. Runners can select distances ranging from 4 miles to a 50K with spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Experience the trails of China Camp State Park with a selection of distances including a 5K 10K and Half Marathon. Participants enjoy a post race festival with beer steins custom medals and local snacks.

A September 12, 2026 trail event in Berkeley featuring 10K, half, 35K and 50K courses through Tilden and Wildcat Canyon with chip timing, regular aid stations and a cupless aid policy.

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.

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 at Andrew Molera State Park in Big Sur on September 26, 2026. Three distances follow Old Coast Road with marked aid stations, mailed bibs and finish medals for marathon and half marathon finishers.

A community ultramarathon and hike at Skyline Wilderness Park in Napa, CA, featuring a 3.3-mile loop repeated up to ten times in an hourly format to raise funds for the Pheo Para Alliance.

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.

Experience a trail half marathon on San Bruno Mountain featuring 2,400 feet of elevation gain and stunning views. Enjoy a scenic route with 93 percent trail coverage followed by a post race meal and finishers medal.