Trail Running calendar near Santa Cruz 2025-2026

Kick off 2026 on Lake Chabot trails with Brazen New Year’s Day, featuring scenic half marathon, 10K, 5K and remote options. Enjoy a festive trail vibe, free photos and the chance to earn a Mega Medal while supporting local parks.

Run scenic trails through Hacienda Hills at Almaden Quicksilver Park with distances for every level, from kids runs to ultramarathons. Take in Bay Area views, use on course aid and day of race registration, and earn a commemorative finisher..

Join Hope in Every Step 5K in Modesto for a family friendly run or walk along the scenic Tuolumne River Parkway. Gear up with a teal event shirt, compete for awards, and help support local youth through Sole Support.

Run through redwood forests at Huddart Park with distances from a short 8K to a challenging 50K, plus a free kids dash. Expect scenic single track routes, friendly aid stations and a welcoming trail community.

Run through redwood and fern groves at Huddart Park at the Crystal Springs Trail Run on Sunday, January 18, 2026, with distances from a fun 8K and kids dash to challenging marathon and 50K ultras. Aid stations, custom medals and race suppor..

Pacifica Foothills Trail Run on Jan 24, 2026 at San Pedro Valley Park offers 30K, half marathon and 10K on twisty single track up Montara Mountain. Chip timed and cupless, bring your own bottle to enjoy coastal views and big climbs.

Experience iconic San Francisco trails as Spartan Trail takes runners over the Golden Gate Bridge into the Marin Headlands. Distances from 15K to 50M make this coastal challenge a fitting finale for the Spartan Trail World Championship.

Coyote Hills 2026 in Fremont on Jan 31 invites runners to choose a half marathon, 10K, 5K or remote entry along scenic bayfront trails and boardwalks. Expect easy climbs, great shoreline views, free photos and community vibes.

Conquer scenic natural surface trails and the Mt Umunhum ascent at Trail Conquest Winter in Almaden Quicksilver County Park, with distances from a kids run to 50K. Race day registration, aid stations and a commemorative medal for finishers.

Run scenic coastal trails at Fort Ord near Salinas with three distances from 10K to 50K. Expect sandy dune sections and late climbs, plus aid stations, live tracking and a cupless format so bring your own bottle.

Run the scenic but rugged Monterey Ultra 50 Miler through Fort Ord and Laguna Seca, featuring coastal trails, sandy sections and big climbs. Limited to 150 runners, this technical ultramarathon rewards endurance with epic views.

Run scenic trails along the Pacific and Marin Headlands with sweeping views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. Distances range from 8K to 50K and include a free kids dash, making this a perfect coastal race for every runner.

Join the JW House Hope Run at Vasona Lake Park for a scenic 5K or 10K that welcomes runners, walkers, and teams. Family and stroller friendly, this community event raises funds to support families facing medical crises.

Enjoy a scenic bayside run at Bay Breeze 2026 in San Leandro Marina Park on February 14. Choose a half marathon, 10K, 5K or remote option on a mostly flat route by the water, with walkers welcome and free photos.

Run scenic trails at Lake Chabot Regional Park on Feb 21, 2026 with distances from 5K to 50K. Courses wind through eucalyptus forests, meadows and lakeside vistas with aid stations and chip timing; field capped at 500.

Tackle the scenic trails of Montara Mountain in Pacifica with distance options from a kids dash to a 50K. Expect challenging climbs and coastal views, pre registered runners get shirts and every finisher earns a custom medal.

Run scenic trails around Angel Island from a lively 5 mile loop to a challenging 15 mile climb up Mount Livermore, with custom medals and pre registered shirts. Ferries from Tiburon set the scene for a memorable island race day.

Run or hike scenic Skyline Ridge in La Honda, CA with 50K, 21K and 10K options across rolling ridges and forested trails. All entry fees support the Bay Area Ridge Trail so your miles help protect local open space.

Run scenic trails at China Camp State Park in Santa Venetia with live and virtual 5K, 10K, and half marathon options on March 15, 2026. Expect technical single track, big climbs, and rewarding views for trail runners seeking a challenge.

Run iconic Marin trails under redwood canopy and along coastal ridgelines in the Marin Ultra Challenge. Choose 50 Mile or 50K routes through Mt Tam, Muir Woods and the Headlands for a rugged, scenic ultramarathon experience.