Trail Running calendar near Santa Rosa 2025-2026

Run from Stinson Beach into the towering redwoods of Muir Woods on a scenic, rugged trail with ladders, stairs and scrambling sections for an adventurous challenge. Limited to 300 runners, this intimate race on May 9 2026 offers marathon, h..

Run or walk the Waves & Whales 5K on the Mendocino Coast in Point Arena, following bluffside trails through pine and cypress forest. Proceeds benefit student coastal stewardship and entrants get an organic cotton tee and handmade medallions..

Run scenic single track and dirt roads around Lake Anza in Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley, with distances from a family friendly kids dash to a tough 50K. Pre registered runners get shirts, all finishers earn custom medals and aid stations..

Explore Napa's Skyline Wilderness Park on May 16 with 50K, 30K, half marathon and 10K trail runs through rim rock climbs and panoramic views of Mount Diablo, Mount Tam and Mount Saint Helena. Aid stations and on course support keep you movi..

Rimrock 50 Mile Trail Challenge in Napa invites solo runners and two person relay teams to tackle two scenic loops through Skyline Wilderness Park and nearby preserves. Expect staffed aid stations, on site camping, and hearty post race food..

Wildcat 2026 on May 16 in El Sobrante offers scenic 360 degree views of the Bay Area with race choices from 5K to half marathon or a remote option. Join the fun and help support the East Bay Regional Parks Campership Program.

Explore rugged coastal trails and sweeping ridge views at Sonoma Coast Trail Runs near Duncans Mills, CA. Choose from half marathon to 50K for a challenging, scenic day on natural surface trails.

Join Nitro Trail 2026 at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline on May 30, 2026 for scenic trail races including half marathon, 10K, 5K and a remote runner option. A separate hiker start in the half welcomes slower paces and a relaxed finish.

Tackle scenic single track through Joaquin Miller and Redwood parks with distances from 8K to 50K and a kid's dash. Marked routes, steep climbs and stocked aid stations every three to six miles make this a challenging and well supported tra..

Run the 42nd annual Lake Chabot Trail Challenge on June 7, 2026 in Castro Valley, with a scenic hilly half marathon or a 5K featuring ridge line views of Mt Diablo and the Bay. Chip timed races, finisher medals, and on site packet pick up.

Bay Area 100 is a 100 mile point to point ultramarathon from UC Berkeley to Skyline High in Oakland, tracing East Bay ridgelines, redwood forest and lake shore. Limited to 150 runners with a 33 hour cutoff for a true endurance challenge.

Skyline 50K is one of the oldest 50K ultras in the US, offering a scenic loop through East Bay Regional Parks from Lake Chabot Marina. First time ultrarunners and half marathoners are welcome, and the day ends with plant based post race foo..

Run the Redwood Summer Trail Run in Oakland on August 15, 2026, with distances from a kids dash to a rugged 50K through scenic Redwood Regional Park. Pre registered runners get a tee and all finishers receive a custom medal.

Run classic Bay Area trails at the 43rd Dick Collins Firetrails on September 26, 2026 at Lake Chabot Marina, with 100k, 50 mile and marathon distances and UTMB Index status. The 50 mile is also part of the Pacific USATF Grand Prix for added..

Join the 39th Ruth Anderson Memorial Endurance Run in San Francisco on October 10, 2026. Run scenic loops around Lake Merced on a certified course with 50k and 50 mile options and aid stations for a memorable autumn ultramarathon.