Trail Running calendar near San Jose 2026-2027

Montara Mountain Trail Run on February 20, 2027 in San Pedro Valley Park offers distances from a free 50 yard kids dash to a 50K, with marked trails, cupless aid stations every 6 to 7 miles, and substantial elevation gain on many courses.

Trail races in Sanborn County Park on mostly single track, technical forest trails with multiple distances, significant elevation gain, marked courses, and full aid at key points.

Experience a trail run across the forest and hills of Angel Island with views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate. Choose from multiple race distances including a youth dash and enjoy a picnic at Ayala Cove.

A point to point half marathon to the summit area of Mt. Umunhum on March 8, 2025, covering about 13.35 miles with 4,767 feet of ascent, marked mainly by pink ribbons and supported by aid stations with toilets.

A three-day trail running event in Marinwood, California on March 19 to 21, 2027 offering 100K point to point and 50K and 28K single-loop courses that summit many of Marin County’s high points with broad bay area views.

A multi-distance trail event on March 22, 2025 at Calero County Park in San Jose offering runs from a kids race to a 50K, single track and dirt-road courses, multiple aid stations, and per-distance time limits.

Multiple trail distances run through Redwood Regional Park on March 20, 2027 at Chabot Space & Science Center. Routes use East Ridge, West Ridge, Stream and Bridle trails and distances were measured with a Rolatape surveyor's wheel.

A spring running event at Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area in Fremont offering Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a remote runner option on a mostly flat course that follows parts of the historic Western Pacific Trail. Fees vary by distance.

A spring trail race at Pueblo Day Use Area in Santa Teresa County Park on April 5, 2025 offering 5K, 10K, 10 Mile and a half marathon across marked, hilly trails with aid stations and a four hour half marathon limit.

A weekend obstacle course event at Stanislaus County Parks offering multiple races from a kids run to a 50 km ultra, with technical trail sections and signature obstacles across grasslands and hills.

Trail races at Mount Diablo on April 3, 2027 range from a 50K to a 5K, with tiered registration fees, a remote runner option, and a BBQ ticket. A portion of entry fees supports Save Mount Diablo's open space preservation.

A trail event at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve offering distances from a 50 yard kids dash to a 50K race. Routes run largely on the Bay Area Ridge Trail with ocean and Santa Cruz Mountains views.

A trail event at Lake Chabot Regional Park offering distances from a 50‑yard kids dash to a 50K ultramarathon. The looped course circles the Lake Chabot reservoir and surrounding hills with measured distances.

No Foolin' Foot Race in San Carlos on April 24, 2027 offers 15K, 10K, 5K and a 1K kids trail course across Big Canyon, Eaton and Pulgas Ridge, with proceeds supporting local open space trail maintenance.