Trail Running calendar near Walnut Creek 2026-2027

Experience a trail half marathon on San Bruno Mountain featuring 2,400 feet of elevation gain and stunning views. Enjoy a scenic route with 93 percent trail coverage followed by a post race meal and finishers medal.

Run by the Sea at Wilder Ranch State Park on October 4, 2026 offers a Half Marathon, 12K and 4K run/walk along mostly flat packed dirt trails with coastal bluff and Monterey Bay views. Organized by the Santa Cruz Track Club; proceeds benefi..

Test your endurance at Lake Merced in San Francisco with a scenic 4.5 mile loop course. Choose between a standard run or tackle ultra marathon distances including the 50K and 50 mile events.

Granite Head Trails & Ales Trail Races feature 6.6-mile and 11.2-mile courses. Runners get a tech T-shirt and can enjoy post-race fajitas and a beer. The event is the final race in a local trail running series.

A trail race at Almaden Quicksilver County Park with distances from 5K to 50K. Courses are out-and-back, marked with colored ribbons, include aid stations and toilets, and the longer races reach Bald Mountain and Mt. Umunhum.

A roughly 12 mile loop from Mitchell Canyon to the Mount Diablo summit and back, with about 4,200 feet of elevation change. The course includes steep climbs via Eagle Peak and Bald Ridge and a five hour cutoff.

A multi-distance trail event at Lake Sonoma on October 17-18, 2026 offering 100 Mile, 50 Mile, marathon and 4-person relays on singletrack with substantial elevation and on-site camping.

Experience the trails of Walnut Creek at the Diablo Summit Stomp 2026 featuring 30K, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K courses. Walkers and hikers are welcome to join this trail event at Castle Rock Road.

The Willow Hills XC will take place in Folsom on Saturday 17 October 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Join the Vampire Run in Roseville for a timed 5K or a 1 mile walk to support the bleeding disorders community. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with costumes, carnival games, and medals for all runners.

A backyard ultra at Beals Point near Folsom Lake where runners complete a 4.16 mile loop each hour until one person remains; a Mini option ends after 12 hours. Aid is available only at the start finish area.

The Never Ending Fun will take place in North Fork American River from Friday 23 October 2026 to Sunday 25 October 2026. You can run 4 miles.

Run through the lush single track trails and babbling streams of Bothe Napa Valley State Park. This exclusive event offers marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances for a maximum of 300 participants.

Celebrate Halloween with a trail race through San Jose Hellyer County Park. Choose from distances including 5K 10K Half Marathon and Marathon with costume prizes and certified courses.

Trail races in Almaden Quicksilver Park from 5K to 50K over hilly dirt roads and single-track, with two staffed aid stations, drop-bag service for longer distances, and a finisher medal for all participants.

Support student programs and the Oakland Tech Cross Country team at Joaquin Miller Park. Choose between a five kilometer trail race or a one mile fun run through the redwood trees.

Event Details The Rio Del Lago 100 Mile Endurance Run is a trail race held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at Beal's Point in Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, within the Sierra Foothills of California. Course Information The 100-m..

A trail event at Huddart Park on November 7, 2026, featuring multiple distances from a youth dash to a 6 Hour Challenge, single-track redwood trails, aid stations, chip timing, and a post-race pancake breakfast.

Lake Chabot Trail Run in Castro Valley on November 7, 2026 offers distances from an 8K to a 50K plus a free kids 50 yd dash. The marked trail circles the reservoir with aid stations every 4 to 5 miles and a cupless policy.

Mt. Tam Trail Run offers 10K, half, 30K and 50K trail races at Mt. Tamalpais State Park with technical singletrack, chip timing, cupless aid stations, and a 500 runner capacity.