Trail Running calendar near Walnut Creek 2025-2026

2025 Hark the Herald Half Marathon & 10K, the 37th annual edition, takes place at Angel Island State Park, Belvedere Tiburon, California. The Half Marathon is two loops on a hilly trail; the 10K is a single loop. The event is limited to 400 participants, creating an intimate atmosphere with panorami..

Woodside Ramble, hosted by Inside Trail Racing, takes place at Huddart County Park in Woodside, CA. The event offers 10K, Half Marathon, 35K, and 50K distances through the forested slopes of Huddart and Wunderlich Parks, with streams, moss-covered redwoods, and panoramic ridgelines along Crystal Spr..

Brazen Racing’s Almost New Year’s Eve is a trail-running event at Lake Chabot in Castro Valley, California. Runners may choose from a Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K, with hikers and walkers welcome. The race navigates Lake Chabot’s scenic trails, delivering a festive, outdoor atmosphere as participants c..

Brazen New Year's Day is an annual running event held at Lake Chabot in Castro Valley, California. It offers a scenic and challenging course with three distance options: a half marathon, 10K, and 5K. The race takes place on January 1st, providing a festive and invigorating way to start the new year...

The Hacienda Hills Trail Run - Winter is a trail running event held at Almaden Quicksilver County Park near San Jose, California. It offers nine race distances ranging from a Kids Run and 1 Mile to challenging 50K and Marathon options, all featuring increasing elevation gain through scenic Northern..

The IPA Beer Trail Runs, held at Granite Beach in Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, offer two scenic trail race options: a 5K and a 12K along well-marked single-track paths with beautiful lake views. The event combines challenge and fun, culminating in a festive atmosphere where runners over 21 can..

Crystal Springs Trail Run is a multi-distance trail race in Woodside, California, weaving through Huddart Park, King’s Mountain, and Bear Gulch. The event offers 8K, Half Marathon, 35K, Marathon, 50K, and a free Kids’ Run. Runners traverse towering redwoods, lush ferns, and varied terrain, with cour..

Folsom Lake Sweetwater Trail Run takes place at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, Salmon Falls Parking Lot in El Dorado Hills, California. The event offers eight distances: Kids Run, 1 mile, 5K, 10K, 9 Mile, Half Marathon, 30K, Trail Marathon, and 50K. The course is 95% single-track with 5% dirt ro..

The Gumby 10K and 5K are trail running events held at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area. The races feature scenic courses along the shores of Folsom Lake, with well-marked trails and enthusiastic volunteers providing support. Aid stations are strategically placed throughout the course..

Pacifica Foothills Trail Run takes place at San Pedro Valley Park, Pacifica, CA. Runners choose among 10K, half marathon, and 30K, all on dirt trails atop Mt. Montara and surrounding foothills.The course is mostly technical single-track with significant elevation gain (approximately 1,200 ft for the..

Brazen Racing's Coyote Hills event takes place at Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont, California. The weekend offers three distances: a half marathon, 10K, and 5K, with walkers welcome and a Half Marathon Hiker Division for those taking longer than four hours. The course features a mix of paved,..

The Escape from Folsom is a trail running event held at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area. It offers two race distances: a 10-mile run and a 5K (3.1 miles), both featuring scenic trails adorned with wildflowers. The course includes multiple aid stations providing water, electrolyte be..

Mt. Umunhum Trail Conquest-Winter is an endurance trail running event in San Jose, California, starting at the Hacienda Entrance of Almaden Quicksilver County Park. Runners can choose 5K, 7 Mile, half marathon, 30K, trail marathon, 50K, and a Kids Run.The 30K climbs Bald Mountain, while the Trail Ma..

Bay Breeze is a Bay Area running event held at San Leandro Marina Park in San Leandro, California. The race offers Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K distances, all starting and finishing on the bayfront. The mostly-flat bayside course stays close to the water, offering romantic views of the San Francisco B..

Redtail Ridge at Lake Chabot Regional Park in Castro Valley, CA offers multiple distances: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, 30K, and 50K. The course unfolds on a mix of moderately technical dirt trails and non-technical fire roads, with some paved sections, and features rolling hills that reward pacing and t..

The Lost Trail Half Marathon and 5K take place at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, offering runners scenic lake views and vibrant wildflowers along well-marked courses. The half marathon covers 13.1 miles, while the 5K is 3.1 miles. The event features five aid stations strategically..

Montara Mountain Trail Run takes place at San Pedro Valley Park in Pacifica, California. The event offers multiple distances: 10K, Half Marathon, 20 miles, Marathon, 50K, and a free Kids Run. Runners traverse the undisturbed Coastal Mountain Habitat with views of the Pacific, climbing through groves..

Zoom Angel Island is a trail running event on Angel Island, accessible via chartered ferries from Tiburon, California, offering spectacular views of Marin County and San Francisco. Distances include 5 miles, 10 miles, 15 miles, plus a Kids Run (free). The hilly course circles the island and climbs M..

Marin Ultra Challenge is Inside Trail Racing’s premier Marin County trail race in Sausalito, California. It offers two long-distance options: a 50-mile and a 50K. The course starts at Rodeo Beach and winds through the Marin Headlands, Mt.Tamalpais, and Muir Woods, combining coastal vistas, redwood c..

2026 Napa Valley Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K takes place at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park in Saint Helena, California. The event offers three trail distances: marathon, half marathon, and 10K. Runners tackle lush single-track with hills, streams, and rocky sections; the course is marked with..