Trail Running calendar near San Mateo 2025-2026

Run scenic coastal trails in the Marin Headlands at the Golden Gate Trail Run in Sausalito offering distances from 8K to 50K plus a kids dash. Expect rugged views, stocked aid stations and finisher medals for all.

Soak up San Francisco Bay views at Bay Breeze, a mostly flat road and trail event with half marathon, 10K, 5K and a remote runner option. Walkers and hikers are welcome on the scenic waterside course.

Take on scenic Lake Chabot trails in Castro Valley on February 21, 2026 with distances from 5K to a rugged 50K. Moderate technical singletrack, friendly aid stations, and a small field make this a challenging yet welcoming trail day.

Montara Mountain Trail Run in Pacifica offers distances from 10K to 50K plus a kids dash, with scenic coastal single track and big elevation gains. All finishers earn a custom medal and preregistered runners get shirts.

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.

Challenge yourself on classic Marin trails with towering redwoods, coastal ridges and sweeping bay views starting at Rodeo Beach. Choose a 50 mile or 50K route over technical single track and fire roads for a true Bay Area ultrarunning expe..

Three days of scenic trail running in Marin County with routes summiting Loma Alta and Big Rock Ridge and sweeping Bay Area views. Choose from 28K, 50K or a point to point 100K for a well supported race weekend.

Scenic single track trails, hills and streams in Bothe Napa Valley State Park near Saint Helena host marathon, half and 10K races on March 21, 2026. Limited to 300 runners, the event offers T shirts and medals for the marathon and half.

Run through towering redwoods in Oakland's Redwood Regional Park with distances from a kids 50 yard dash to a challenging 50K. Enjoy ribbon marked singletrack, stocked aid stations, custom finisher medals, and awards for top finishers.

Run the Lag Bon 10K on March 22 in Fairfax on a scenic, technical Lagunitas trail with roots, rocks and muddy sections. This small charity race supports World Water Day with proceeds to safe water programs and runners get a shirt and medal.

Run the Western Pacific at Quarry Lakes, Fremont on March 28, 2026. Choose a half marathon, 10K or 5K on mostly flat, scenic Alameda Creek and Western Pacific Trail, with virtual entries and free race photos.

Run scenic single track and fire roads above the Golden Gate Bridge at the Golden Gate Headlands Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K on April 4, 2026. Limited to 400 spots, this race delivers sweeping bay and ocean views.

Run the scenic trails of Mount Diablo near Walnut Creek on April 4, 2026 with Brazen Racing, offering distances from 5K to 50K. A portion of entry fees benefits Save Mount Diablo so you can race and help protect the park.

Run around Angel Island for stunning views of the Golden Gate, Alcatraz and San Francisco in a scenic but hilly 10K or half marathon loop. Limited to 400 runners, ferry transport and a finisher shirt are included for participants.

Join the SPASM Lake Chabot Trail Run on April 11 for scenic loops around Lake Chabot with distances from 8K to 50K for every level. Enjoy rolling hills, color coded trails, tech shirts for pre registered runners and custom finisher medals.

Tackle the trails of Napa Valley at the Napa Valley Endurance Run in scenic Calistoga with options from 10K to 50K on rugged singletrack and fire roads. Finishers get a custom medal and shirt, with aid stations and awards.

Find your pace along scenic Lake Del Valle at the Badger Cove races in Livermore, with half marathon, 10K, 5K and remote options for runners, hikers and walkers. Enjoy chip timing, custom finisher medals and shirts while supporting East Bay..

Run the scenic Horseshoe Lake Trail Run at Skyline Ridge in La Honda on April 18, 2026, with distances from 5 mile to 50K and a free kids dash. Expect rolling ridge single track, aid stations, and a friendly festival atmosphere.