Trail Running calendar near Shaver Lake 2025-2026

Join the Waffle Run in Clovis on Nov 29 for competitive and fun 5K, 2 mile and virtual options for all ages. Proceeds benefit Poverello House and many entries include Huckleberry's waffle breakfast coupons.

Choose a 10k, 25k, or 50k along scenic trails beside Millerton Lake and the San Joaquin River in Friant, CA. Enjoy lakeside views, aid stations and finisher swag as you tackle a variety of distances on December 6, 2025.

Hit single track at the Hensley Off Road Races at Hensley Lake near Raymond CA in early February 2026. Trail runners and mountain bikers will tackle technical terrain and 10k finishers get medals and shirts.

Test your trail legs at the San Joaquin River Trail Half Marathon or 10K in Auberry, CA, with mostly single track foothill terrain, steep climbs, and scenic river gorge views. All finishers receive a custom medal and shirt and enjoy post ra..

Run scenic trails and rolling hills at the Tesoro Viejo Spring Classic, with half marathon, 10k, 5k and virtual options. Enjoy live music, local food, a medallion and festival fun while supporting local land and wildlife conservation.

Hit scenic trails at McKenzie Table Mountain Preserve with a half marathon, 10k, 5k and kids runs, featuring dirt road climbs, rolling single track and big views. All finishers earn medals and enjoy post race refreshments and a lively commu..

Join Porterville Military Academy for the 3rd Annual 5K/10K Trail Run on April 18 along scenic dirt paths with a kids 1/4 mile and virtual options. Enjoy a race shirt, finisher medal and chip timing while supporting the local EAA chapter.

Run through historic Mariposa, starting at the 1851 courthouse, on scenic but challenging trails with 5K and 12K options plus a kids race. Children under 18 run free, making it a great family friendly spring event.

Run the iconic Wild Wild West Marathon & Ultra through the dramatic Alabama Hills and Mt Whitney foothills in Lone Pine, CA. Choose from 10 mile, marathon, 50K or 50 mile options on classic, well supported trail terrain.

The Bishop High Sierra Ultras, held at Millpond Recreation Area in Bishop, California, offers challenging high-altitude trail races including 6K, 20 Mile, 53K, 50 Mile, and 100K distances. The courses traverse scenic Eastern Sierra Nevada f..

Fresno Urban Run is a 3 mile city challenge starting inside Chukchansi Park, climbing stadium steps and parking garages before finishing with a 220 step ascent to the Grand Tower. Proceeds benefit the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation.

Run the 36th annual Shadow of the Giants in Fish Camp CA, with 50k and 20k trail options and early starts, scenic aid stations and challenging mountain terrain. Camp lodging and a pre race dinner make it a full weekend event.

Badwater 135 is the legendary 135 mile ultramarathon from Death Valley to Whitney Portal, testing runners with extreme desert heat and massive climbs. Invitation only field and required crew support make it one of the most brutal road races..

Challenge yourself on the Ely Mountain Trail Race at Balsam Forebay near Shaver Lake, CA, with 14K and 8K courses featuring steep climbs and sweeping Sierra views. Capped at 250 runners, both routes offer rugged singletrack and a festive fi..

Join the SAR Wild Run at scenic Shaver Lake for trail distances from a 2 mile hike to a half marathon, all supporting Fresno County Search and Rescue. Expect rugged singletrack, great views, chip timing, finisher medals and a post race BBQ..

Mammoth Trailfest in Mammoth Lakes is a three day trail running festival with races from Kids 1K to 50K, summit finishes and technical high altitude singletrack. Enjoy Village Plaza talks, live performances and a strong low impact ethic.