Trail Running calendar near South Lake Tahoe 2025-2026

Explore scenic Sierra Nevada foothill trails near Auburn, CA with FOURmidable races offering 50K, 35.5K, half marathon and 13K options on Saturday Feb 21, 2026. Runner focused prize money and course record bonuses add extra incentive.

The Salmon Falls 50K Endurance Run is a challenging trail race set in the scenic foothills of Sacramento, California. This ultra-distance event starts at the Magnolia Ranch Trail Head near Coloma and features a stunning course that traverse..

Way Too Cool in Cool, California brings scenic 50K and 10 mile trail runs over rolling hills and creek crossings. Enjoy stocked aid stations, a handcrafted finisher medallion, and post race tacos with a beer garden.

Take on a scenic 50K along the Western States Trail near Foresthill, California on March 14, 2026. This out and back course mixes rugged singletrack with friendly aid stations and a 9 hour 30 minute cutoff for a big day on trail.

Rattlesnake Dick offers scenic, challenging trail routes in Cool, CA with 50K, 25K and 10K options starting and finishing at the Cool Staging Area. Professional timing and live tracking keep you connected, and finishers under 10 hours earn..

Knickerbocker Canyon Trail Run in Auburn CA offers 35K to 5K on scenic single track across the Western States trail with No Hands Bridge and big climbs. Aid stations have snacks but this is cupless so bring a bottle.

Run the classic American River Endurance Runs from Folsom to Auburn, featuring 50 mile, 25 mile and 10 mile trail races that finish at the Auburn Overlook. Scenic river corridor, on course support, and a festive post race atmosphere.

Outlands Endurance Race at Peninsula Campground in Pilot Hill offers lakeside singletrack and double wide trails around Folsom Lake on 25K, 50K and 50M out and back courses. Full aid, finisher swag, wood awards and a post race meal.

The Canyons Endurance Runs will take place in Auburn from Friday 24 April 2026 to Saturday 25 April 2026. You can run between 25 and 161 kilometers.

Wild Rose Half Marathon & 5K is a brand-new spring running event in Roseville, California, starting and finishing at Moksa Barrel House. Runners can choose a flat, fast Half Marathon on the Pleasant Grove Bike Path—a forked out-and-back wit..

Tackle rugged trails at the Silver State 50/50 in Reno on May 16, 2026, offering 50 mile, 50K and trail half marathon distances across scenic, challenging singletrack. Expect big climbs, friendly aid stations and a classic ultra vibe.

Western States Training Camp - Memorial Weekend (May 23-25, 2026) The event takes place in Foresthill, CA (24750 Foresthill Rd) over Memorial Day weekend. It offers three training runs that cover the final 70 miles of the Western States cou..

The Tahoe 200 is a 200 mile ultramarathon around Lake Tahoe, taking runners over rugged single track, alpine ridges and forested meadows. A qualifier for Hardrock and Western States, it is an epic test of endurance.

Run the Cool Moon Trail Races in Cool, California on June 13-14, 2026, with options from 5K to 100K on scenic single track and fire roads. Well marked routes, lively aid stations and live runner tracking make for an unforgettable trail week..

Take on a scenic 100 mile trail challenge near Cool, California featuring looped singletrack and fire roads with about 13,600 ft of climbing. Live tracking, regular aid and a handcrafted buckle await finishers.

The Tahoe 100k is a mountain ultramarathon in the Sierra Nevada near Stateline, Nevada, covering 62.9 miles on mostly singletrack with 11,766 feet of climb and sweeping ridgeline views. Run past alpine Star Lake over rugged trail and aim to..

Broken Arrow Skyrace is California's first skyrunning event, held at Squaw Valley (Palisades Tahoe) in the Sierra Nevada. Presented by Salomon and organized by Alpenglow Mountain Racing, it offers multiple mountain-running distances: 11K, 1..

Experience the world's oldest 100 mile trail race as runners tackle 100 miles from Olympic Valley to Auburn across rugged Sierra trails. Finishers earn silver or bronze belt buckles for sub 24 or 30 hour completions.

Challenge yourself at the Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs July 18 to 19, 2026 with 100 mile, 100K and 50K options on scenic high elevation trails. Proceeds support local trail maintenance and youth programs.

Run rugged Sierra singletrack and stunning high country scenery in Downieville, CA on July 25, 2026. Choose from 25K, 50K, or the epic 100K and celebrate at a lively finish festival hosted by Bad Luck Run Club.