Trail Running calendar near San Rafael 2026-2027

Celebrate the 15th Run for Amma on May 16, 2026 at Skyline Ridge in Los Gatos. Routes from 10K to 50K welcome all paces and 100 percent of registration proceeds support UCSF Julia Carnevale Lab.

Rim Rock 50 Mile Trail Challenge in Napa Valley is a scenic yet rugged two loop course through oak woodlands and exposed ridgelines at Skyline Wilderness Park. Run solo for 50 mile glory or team up for a two person relay and tackle the terr..

Trail trail race at Wildcat Canyon Regional Park near El Sobrante offering a half marathon, 10K and 5K with wide Bay Area views, chip timing, medals and shirts. Walkers and hikers are welcome.

Trail races at China Camp State Park in San Rafael on May 23, 2026 offer 5K, 10K and half marathon courses across single track trails with bay and Mt. Tam views. Aid stations provide packaged fuel and the event is cupless.

Nitro Trail 2026 is a trail running event at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Park in San Pablo, CA on May 30, 2026, offering a half marathon, 10K and 5K. Organized by Brazen Racing, it includes a remote runner option and volunteer-supported..

Run scenic trails in Joaquin Miller and Redwood parks near Oakland, with distances from a 50 yard kids dash to marathon and 50K. Enjoy stocked aid stations, a technical Cinderella finish and shirts for preregistered runners.

Join San Mateo PALs 5K and 10K at Coyote Point on May 30, 2026 to support health and mental wellness. Race registration includes a T shirt and access to a free Wellness Fair, and the event welcomes families, strollers and dogs.

Join Dirt Circus in Mill Valley for a free community running festival with social runs, an expo, pancake breakfast and local vendors. Costumes are encouraged and the event is cupless so bring a reusable bottle.

Run scenic trails at Lake Chabot on June 7, 2026 in a chip timed half marathon or 5K with ridge top views of Mt Diablo and the Bay. Presented by Castro Valley Sports Foundation as a fundraiser with finisher medals.

The Bay Area 100 is a 100 mile point to point ultramarathon across Berkeley and Oakland ridgelines and redwood forests. With about 18,000 feet of climbing and a finish on the Skyline High School track, it offers a rugged, scenic test.

Rock the Loch offers 5K, 10K and half marathon around Lake Chabot with scenic but challenging trails. Live and virtual entries include a tech shirt, wooden medallion, post race snacks and a brewfest.

The Bay 2 Bankers 10K will take place in Fort Mason on Saturday 4 July 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Run through coastal redwoods and riverside canyons in Santa Cruz with distances from 10K to 50K and a free kids run. Pre registered runners get shirts and all finishers earn a custom medal on scenic single track trails with full aid.

Trail runs of 10K, Half Marathon and 30K around Mt. Tam and Muir Woods with steep climbs, technical single track, aid stations and a cupless policy; event capacity is 300 and chip timing is used.

Rodeo Valley Trail Run stages 8K to 50K trail races in the Marin Headlands near Sausalito with coastal single-track, notable elevation gain, chip timing, cupless aid stations, and a field capped at 350 runners.

Skyline 50K runs August 2, 2026 at Lake Chabot Marina in Castro Valley, featuring a scenic loop through East Bay Regional Parks. One of the nation's oldest 50K races, it welcomes first time ultrarunners and includes a half marathon option.

Run among towering redwoods in Oakland on August 15 at the Redwood Summer Trail Run, with distances from a 5 mile to an epic 50K plus a free kids dash. Expect stocked aid stations, finish medals and classic trail vibes.

A single loop 50K ultramarathon in Muir Beach, California on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The course uses notable Marin trails, includes about 6500 feet of elevation gain, and features coastal and Bay Area views.

Run scenic single track through Huddart Park, King's Mountain and Bear Gulch with options from 8K up to 50K, plus a free kids dash. Fully stocked aid stations and classic California trail views make for an unforgettable day on the trails.

Trail races from 4 miles to 50K take place on Mount Diablo on September 6 2026. Courses are marked with ribbons and polka dot flagging and aid stations appear every 3 to 5 miles.