Trail Running calendar near Saratoga 2026-2027

Trail races in Lafayette on August 8 2026 include a half marathon, 10K and 5K through Briones Regional Park. All courses have hills and use electronic chip timing; finishers receive medals and shirts.

A 50K ultramarathon in Marin County on August 15, 2026, running iconic Coastal, Miwok, Matt Davis and Dipsea trails with about 6,600 feet of elevation gain. Part of the USATF PA Grand Prix and offering a $10,000 podium purse.

Experience the trails of Redwood Regional Park in Oakland. Runners can choose from distances ranging from a 50 yard kids dash to a 50K ultramarathon through scenic ridge lines and redwood groves.

Trail races on hilly mixed dirt and single track at Almaden Quicksilver Park with distances from 5K to 50K, aid stations, drop bag service for longer races, and mandatory course markings and cutoffs.

A five kilometer trail run along the Lands End Trail in San Francisco with views of the Golden Gate and the Pacific Ocean. The event lists a $10 entry fee, awards finisher ribbons, and requests no headphones or pets on course.

Oakland Cubs Back2School 5K and Fun Run is a community trail event in Oakland on August 16, 2026 with a kids fun run and two 5K categories. Proceeds support the youth running team and scholarship programs.

A community 10K and a 1 mile kids race through the redwoods in Felton, California, starting and finishing at Roaring Camp Railroads. The event supports the local business and community association and includes a pancake breakfast.

Trail races at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park on August 22, 2026, offering 10K, half marathon, and 30K on single-track and coastal-influenced terrain with river crossings, chip timing, aid stations, and a cupless aid setup.

A map-based 5K and 10K in San Francisco where teams navigate checkpoints and answer multiple-choice questions, followed by refreshments at the finish.

An annual 13.7 mile out and back on the Dipsea Trail from Stinson Beach to Mill Valley, run as a handicapped race with head starts for most divisions. The 2026 edition is the 56th running.

A two loop 4.15 mile cross country race on the fire roads of the UC Santa Cruz campus, starting and finishing at the meadow above the fire station and included in the Pacific Association USATF Grand Prix series.

Trail races at Huddart Park, King's Mountain and Bear Gulch offer measured distances from a 50 yard kids dash to a 50K, with fees listed per distance and registration opening November 11, 2025.

A hilly loop race around Angel Island on August 29, 2026 offering a Half Marathon and a 10K, with ferry access included in entry prices. The field is limited to 400 participants and headphones are prohibited for safety.

A steep 4.75 mile up and down run, hike, or walk on San Anselmo's Bald Hill that finishes downtown with live music and a t shirt. The third annual event benefits local nonprofits and includes town endorsement.

The inaugural Apple City 5k at Pinto Lake County Park in Watsonville on 30 August 2026 offers a 5k on gentle, scenic trails and a kids 1k around the soccer fields. Half the event funds support the Pajaro Valley Education Foundation.

Experience the natural scenery of Mount Diablo State Park through a variety of trail races. Runners can select distances ranging from 4 miles to a 50K with spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Experience the trails of China Camp State Park with a selection of distances including a 5K 10K and Half Marathon. Participants enjoy a post race festival with beer steins custom medals and local snacks.

Trail races on September 12, 2026 in Tilden and Wildcat Canyon near Berkeley, offering 10K, half, 35K and 50K with marked technical trails, aid stations every 5–7 miles, chip timing, and a cupless format.

A USATF sanctioned trail event at Stevens Creek Reservoir offering a half marathon, 11K, and a family Lollipop Loop around shaded singletrack and ridge views, with aid stations, limited field sizes, post-race barbecue, and charity support.

A trail running event at Calero County Park offering distances from a kids run to a 50K across single-track and dirt roads, with named aid stations, drop bag support, bib color assignments, and time limits for longer races.