Trail Running calendar near Scotts Valley 2026-2027

Trailblazer Race on September 27, 2026 in Mountain View features a 10K, 5K, 3 mile walk and a 1 mile kids run. Proceeds support the Friends of Stevens Creek Trail and free kids activities are offered.

Experience a trail half marathon on San Bruno Mountain featuring 2,400 feet of elevation gain and stunning views. Enjoy a scenic route with 93 percent trail coverage followed by a post race meal and finishers medal.

Run by the Sea at Wilder Ranch State Park on October 4, 2026 offers a Half Marathon, 12K and 4K run/walk along mostly flat packed dirt trails with coastal bluff and Monterey Bay views. Organized by the Santa Cruz Track Club; proceeds benefi..

Test your endurance at Lake Merced in San Francisco with a scenic 4.5 mile loop course. Choose between a standard run or tackle ultra marathon distances including the 50K and 50 mile events.

A trail race at Almaden Quicksilver County Park with distances from 5K to 50K. Courses are out-and-back, marked with colored ribbons, include aid stations and toilets, and the longer races reach Bald Mountain and Mt. Umunhum.

A 12.4 mile loop up to the Mount Diablo summit and back in Clayton, California, featuring about 4,000 feet of ascent and descent and a 5 hour cutoff. Entry includes a shuttle, raffle entry, and a unique finisher item.

A trail event around Briones and San Pablo Reservoirs offering 35K, half marathon, 10K and 5K on single-track and fire roads with varied scenery, aid stations, and a Start and Finish at the San Pablo Reservoir Visitors Center.

A trail running event at Mount Diablo in Walnut Creek on October 17, 2026 offering 30K, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K courses on hilly trails where mud and creek crossings are possible.

Oakland Hills Trail Run features 10K, half marathon and 35K courses through Redwood Regional Park with technical trails, marked routes, aid stations and chip timing. The event is cupless and limited to 330 runners.

A Halloween-themed running event at Hellyer County Park with 5K, 10K, half and full marathon distances, youth divisions, a free kids' dash, a costume contest, certified half and full courses, aid stations every 2-4 miles, and cupless hydrat..

Trail races in Almaden Quicksilver Park from 5K to 50K over hilly dirt roads and single-track, with two staffed aid stations, drop-bag service for longer distances, and a finisher medal for all participants.

Support student programs and the Oakland Tech Cross Country team at Joaquin Miller Park. Choose between a five kilometer trail race or a one mile fun run through the redwood trees.

Trail running at Huddart Park in Woodside with multiple distances from a 1 mile kids dash to a 6 hour loop challenge. Swag choices, packet pickup locations, youth discounts and limited parking are provided.

Experience a scenic trail run around the Lake Chabot reservoir and hills. With distances from a 50 yard kids dash to a 50K ultramarathon there is an option for everyone at this Castro Valley event.

On November 7, 2026 the Mt. Tam Trail Run at Stinson Beach offers 10K, half marathon, 30K and 50K trail races with large elevation gains on technical dirt trails. The event is cupless and limited to 500 runners.

A November trail event at Rancho Cañada del Oro offering distances from 5K to 50K, with steep climbs, single track and two main aid stations. Runners should carry water and be aware of exposed terrain and rattlesnakes.

A flat trail event at Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and youth races, cupless aid stations every 2–5 miles, and a USATF-certified half marathon course.

Explore the redwood forests and meadows of Santa Cruz in this 2 or 4 hour map adventure. Navigate through wilderness trails in teams of up to five to find hidden checkpoints and test your navigation skills.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Hellyer County Park with a trail race along Coyote Creek. Choose from a USATF certified half marathon, 10K, or 5K while competing for a chance to win a turkey.

A 28.4 mile out and back on the Dipsea Trail from Old Mill Park to Stinson Beach, repeated four times for the Quad. The route includes about 9,000 feet of climbing, stairs, named trail sections, aid stations, and strict time cutoffs.