Trail Running calendar near San Leandro 2026-2027

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, CA on Aug 29 to 30 2026 offers Sprint, Super and kids obstacle races across rolling trails and river crossings. Team entries and service member discounts are 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 scenic loop race on Angel Island offering a Half Marathon (two loops) and a 10K (one loop) with ocean and city views, limited to 400 runners. A chartered ferry from Tiburon is required and ferry fees are included in race pricing.

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.

A PA/USATF cross country race of 3.4 miles at Spring Lake Regional Park in Santa Rosa on August 30, 2026. The 33rd annual Empire Open features rugged dirt trails, three races including a masters division, and a $1,500 prize purse for USATF..

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.

A 6.45 miles trail race in Annadel State Park organized by the Empire Runners Club, held in early September with staggered age and gender starts, limited to 100 runners and awards for the top 13 finishers.

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 trail running event in Tilden Regional Park near Berkeley offering 50K, 35K, half marathon and 10K courses with stocked aid stations, a cupless policy, and a 350-runner field.

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 in San Ramon, CA on September 19, 2026 features a trail half marathon plus 10K, 5K and virtual options. The courses include hills and scenic viewpoints.

The Healdsburg Fitch Mountain Footrace is a long running community event in Sonoma Wine Country that raises funds for Corazón Healdsburg and a kids running team. It features 3K and 10K courses beginning and ending near the Historic Downtown..

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.

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.