Trail Running calendar near Tahoe City 2025-2026

Gold Rush Growler Trail Runs at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA, offer a 10-mile trail run and a 5K along the shoreline and trails. For 2025, the courses are new: the 5K starts at Granite Beach, to Oak Point and Old County, then returns on new and old trails; the 10-mile route starts at South Granite..

Rebels XC Challenge is a cross-country running meet held in Carmichael, California, at 6700 Tarshes Drive. The event is scheduled for September 20, 2025, and offers three divisions: Women’s Race, Masters Men, and Open Men. Distances are not listed on the page, and course specifics aren’t described,..

The Sunset & Cider Trail Races take place on September 27, 2025, in Auburn, California. The start and finish are at Ponderosa Cider Co, 102 Gum Lane, near Auburn Overlook Park. The event is presented by BAD LUCK RUN CLUB and is set on trails along the American River Canyon. 50K - two out-and-..

Carson Canyons Trail Runs takes place on September 27, 2025 at Long Ranch Park in Carson City, NV. The event is part of an Ascent Runs Fall Trail Series that also includes Jacks Valley Trail Rally (October 18, 2025) and Desert Island Trail Runs (November 15, 2025). The organizer states a mission to..

Warrior Way 5K is a community trail race hosted by George Whittell High School’s Student Council in Zephyr Cove, Nevada (240 Warrior Way), scheduled for September 28, 2025. The event features a 5K trail run through pine forests near Lake Tahoe, including crossings of creeks and logs over rocky terra..

Set in Auburn, California, just off Highway 80 in Gold Country, the Auburn Half Marathon is a trail-running event offering three distances: a half marathon, 12K, and 5K. Runners depart from Overlook Park, head toward Robie Point, cross No Hands Bridge, climb toward Cool, and loop back to finish at O..

Carson Valley Trails Run the Valley offers three distances: a 10k run/walk (about 6 miles), a 5k run/walk (about 3.5 miles), and a 2k family run/walk on crushed granite paths and single-track trails. The course highlights CVTA trails in James Lee and Jacks Valley loops, including a 0.25 mile single-..

Yuba Gold Trail Runs takes place near Nevada City, California, in gold country. The event offers 50K, 35K, and Half Marathon distances along a historic route with views of the South Fork Yuba River and the Malakoff Diggins site. It’s an Independent P2P (DIY/self-guided) adventure rather than a tradi..

Kokanee Trail Runs, held in the Lake Tahoe Basin near South Lake Tahoe, California, features a half-marathon, 5K, 10K, and a Tadpole Trot for kids along Fallen Leaf Lake and a sweeping route over Tahoe Mountain for the half-marathon. The event is RRCA-sanctioned and renowned for its scenic courses a..

Mile Madness Endurance Run takes place at Sunset Whitney Recreation Area in Rocklin, California. The race uses a 1.05-mile loop (85% dirt, 15% paved) with about 62 feet of elevation per lap and a central Start/Finish hub. Runners choose from 6-, 12-, 24-, 48-, or 72-hour events, plus a 100-mile chal..

The Biggest Little Ultra takes place at Sparks Marina in Sparks, Nevada. The course is a scenic, paved 2-mile loop around the lake with a gentle 29-foot elevation gain. Distances include 50- and 100-mile races, plus fixed-time options of 6, 12, 24, and 48 hours, with relays available.The event is de..

Granite Head 2025, billed as Granite Bay’s Best Trail Run and part of Trails & Ales, is a two-distance trail race presented by Altra in Granite Bay, California. Runners can tackle a gnarly 6.6-mile short course or an epic 11.2-mile long course. Both start and finish at Granite Beach, with the course..

Euchre Bar Massacre is an ultramarathon near Foresthill, California, offering 25- and 50-mile fatass-style routes along the North Fork of the American River. The rugged course ladders about 10,000 feet of climbing for the 25-mile option and roughly 20,000 feet for the 50-mile, with substantial bushw..

Champion Mine Trail Race is held in Nevada City, California, featuring two events: a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a 5K Fun & Fitness Run/Walk. The inaugural race from the Bear Yuba Land Trust and Sierra TrailBlazers uses a dynamic mix of pavement, gravel, and single-track trails, with rewarding cl..

Vampire Run - Unite for Bleeding Disorders is held in Roseville, CA, at Vernon Street Town Square in Downtown Roseville. It features a first-ever 5K on the Roseville trails, offered as a timed run with adult 5K and child 5K (under 14) and adult and child 1-mile options. The event fosters a festive,..

Peavine Peak Hill Climb is Reno, Nevada’s second annual uphill running race to the top of Peavine Peak and back. The 9.4-mile course gains about 3,018 feet, starting at Melton Elementary School. Runners traverse a half mile on access roads and neighborhood trails to Chalk Canyon, then ascend 2 miles..

California Gold Rush Trail Run - Fall, Oct 18, 2025, is set in Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma, CA, about 40 miles from Sacramento. The event offers Kids Run (1 mile) plus 5K, 10K, 15K, and half-marathon distances, all within the historic site that sparked the gold rush of 1848..

Willow Hills XC Open is the Buffalo Chips Running Club’s 16th annual cross-country race held in Folsom, California, near Folsom High School. The event features a single 5K course run in two laps around a water reservoir adjacent to Folsom High School, characterized by rolling hills. Runners compete..

Heart of Cool Trail Run is held in Cool, California (860 Cave Valley Rd, Cool, CA 95614) on Sunday, October 19, 2025. The event offers three trail distances: 5k Trail Run/Walk, 10k Run/Walk, and Trail Half Marathon. The course winds through premier Sierra Foothills trails around Cool, sharing the sa..

Wise Villa Fall Harvest Run is a 5k chip-timed race/walk staged at Wise Villa Winery in Lincoln, California. The two-loop course starts and finishes at the winery, winding through the property with spectacular views; the route is described as hilly with uneven terrain, suitable for runners and walke..