Trail Running calendar near Tuolumne 2026-2027

Mountain trail race at Balsam Forebay, Shaver Lake offering 14K (8.7 mi) and 8K (4.97 mi) courses with notable climbs and Sierra views. Field capped at 250; includes shirts, finisher medals, awards, and post-race refreshments.

High Sierra trail event near Kit Carson, CA offering a 50K plus shorter looped races, 7,700 ft of climbing, marked courses and aid stations.

Operation YOSEMITE 2026 is an in-person trail event in Mono County, California on August 8, 2026, offering four distances from 6 to 22 miles with a 20 lb dry load and specified elevation gains.

SAR Wild Run is a mountain trail event near Shaver Lake supporting the Fresno County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue Team. Races and a family hike range from 5K to a trail half marathon, and a virtual option includes mailed finisher items.

50th annual Pinecrest Run in Pinecrest, CA: five-mile and one-mile courses along Pinecrest Lake, held as a fundraiser for Pinecrest Expedition Academy.

Multi-distance trail event at Sly Park Recreation Area in Pollock Pines, CA on August 22, 2026, with marked courses, aid stations, and commemorative medals.

Peak bagging in Desolation Wilderness with routes to 21 peaks, unmarked off trail navigation, talus and scrambling, creek crossings, and a 30 hour limit.

A trail 5K and 10K at Granite Beach for runners with or without dogs, featuring shaded single-track trails, mid-course aid stations, finisher medals and dog bandanas.

A two-day Spartan obstacle race at Mahon Ranch near Sacramento featuring Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, kids races, team entries, volunteer options and spectator access.

Trail races at Mammoth Bar OHV Area in Auburn State Recreation Area on September 6, 2026. Options include a 13.1 mile half marathon and a 6.2 mile 10K, each with notable elevation gain and staffed aid stations.

A point-to-point trail run around Emerald Bay of about 7 miles (approximately 11 to 12 km). The single-track course includes granite steps and moderate climbs and finishes at Lester Beach with shuttle service back to the start.

A chip-timed one-mile uphill trail race to the top of Pincushion Mountain in Friant, CA, with awards and finisher items. A Mountain Goat edition allows multiple timed ascents within a four-hour window and includes special awards.

Trail races around Bass Lake, California offering 50 mile, 50 km and half marathon routes through the Sierra National Forest with sequoias, granite slabs, river crossings, stocked aid stations and a shuttle to the start.

Mile Madness is a looped trail endurance event in Auburn, California, held September 18-21, 2026. Timed events run from 3 to 72 hours with a 0.75 mile loop and options including a 100 mile race plus on-site aid and amenities.

Trail runs at Granite Beach on Folsom Lake with new 10 mile and 5K courses, aid stations, age group awards, a finisher beer glass and a postrace meal.

Inaugural Black Oak Challenge in Tuolumne features a 5K with physical and mental obstacles plus a 1 mile family run with water challenges.

Rebels XC Challenge is an in-person cross-country meet in Carmichael CA on September 19 2026 featuring Women's, Masters Men's and Open Men's races with a listed fee of USD 30.

A multi-distance trail race weekend in Mammoth Lakes featuring technical high-elevation courses, marked routes, aid stations, a cup-less policy, and chip timing.

A point-to-point half marathon at Twin Lakes near Bridgeport, CA, featuring mountain elevations, three aid stations, shuttle service, and proceeds benefiting Bridgeport Elementary School.

Trail race in Auburn on September 27, 2026 featuring a half marathon plus 12K and 5K with much of the half on the Western States Trail.