Trail Running calendar near Santa Cruz 2026-2027

Explore the Santa Cruz Mountains on this trail run fundraiser. Choose from 10K, 21K, or 50K distances through scenic ridge preserves. Your entry fully supports the Bay Area Ridge Trail.

General Information The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is an unofficial, non-organized trail run on March 7, 2026. It offers three distance options: 50K (32 miles) with approximately 10,900 feet of elevation gain. 18 Miler (30K)..

Experience the trails of China Camp State Park with a 5K, 10K, or half marathon featuring technical terrain and custom finisher awards. Choose between the live spring event or a flexible virtual option.

Course and Location The Marin Ultra Challenge (MUC) is a trail race taking place in Marin County. The 11th edition of the event will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The journey starts on Rodeo Beach and the courses traverse the Marin H..

The Big Alta is a scenic trail running weekend in Marin County, California. It offers three challenging distances: a 100K point to point, a 50K loop, and a 28K loop, all summiting high points for vast Bay Area views.

A trail event in Oakland through Redwood Regional Park offering distances from a kids 50 yd dash to a 50K. Marked loops, aid stations every 5 to 6 miles, cupless event.

Experience the trails of Clayton at the Diablo Summit Challenge. Run a 22.5 km course starting at Mitchell Canyon Road and support local community initiatives through this outdoor adventure.

The Lag Bon 10K is a trail race in Fairfax, CA, on March 22, 2026. This run supports clean water access and features a scenic, technical course around Marin's reservoirs.

Run through the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve on a scenic course featuring coastal views and gentle hills. All proceeds and matched entry fees support medical aid programs via The Hatuey Project.

Run a flat and fast course on the historic Western Pacific Trail in Fremont. Choose from a half marathon, 10K, or 5K starting at Quarry Lakes. The event is open to runners and walkers of all levels.

This scenic trail run offers marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances through the panoramic Marin Headlands. The course features stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay, and the Pacific Ocean. With a limited field of 4..

The Diablo Trails Challenge offers four trail distances on Mount Diablo. A portion of entry fees supports the conservation work of Save Mount Diablo. The half marathon is part of the challenging Brazen Ultra Half Series.

Run a scenic, hilly loop around Angel Island with views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay. The event includes a half marathon and a 10K, with ferry transportation from Tiburon included in the entry fee. Participation is limite..

Multiple marked trail distances circle Lake Chabot reservoir in Castro Valley, from a free 50 yard kids dash to a 50K. Aid stations occur every 4 to 5 miles and the event operates cupless, so bring a personal cup or soft flask.

Run the scenic trails at Lake Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore. The Badger Cove event offers a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K on April 18, 2026, with walkers and hikers welcome. The half marathon is part of a challenging trail series.

Explore the scenic Bay Area Ridge Trail at the Horseshoe Lake Trail Run. Choose from a 5-mile run to a 50K ultramarathon on marked trails through multiple open space preserves. The event is cupless, offers aid stations, and all finishers ge..

A trail running event in San Carlos on April 18, 2026 offering 1K kids, 5K, 10K and a new 15K with substantial climbing through Big Canyon Eaton and Pulgas Ridge. Festival atmosphere at Crestview Park with timed results and awards.

Explore the forested trails of Huddart Park and Purisima Creek Redwoods on the San Francisco Peninsula. Choose from four distances, from a 10K to a 50K, on courses featuring redwood canyons and ridge-line views. All finishers get a custom m..

The Mt. Tam Wild Boar Half Marathon & 10K is a scenic trail run on Mt. Tamalpais with ocean views. Taking place on April 25, 2026, it features half marathon and 10K distances. Participants receive T-shirts, and half marathon finishers get m..

The Miwok 100K is a classic 62-mile trail ultramarathon in the Marin Headlands, featuring over 11,000 feet of climbing. This iconic race, which starts in Stinson Beach, is a qualifier for major events like Western States.