Trail Running calendar near Walnut Creek 2026-2027

A trail event at Huddart Park on November 7, 2026 featuring multiple distances, a 6 Hour Challenge and a youth dash, with aid stations, chip timing and a post race pancake breakfast.

A trail race at Lake Chabot Regional Park in Castro Valley offering distances from an 8K and half marathon up to 50K plus a free kids 50 yard dash. The course loops the reservoir with marked routes, aid stations every 4 to 5 miles, and cupl..

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.

A fall trail event at Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve offering distances from 5K to 50K on hilly single-track and dirt roads, with aid stations, multiple water stops, strict cutoff limits, and limited parking.

A flat trail event at Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and youth races, cupless aid stations every 2–5 miles, and a USATF-certified half marathon course.

A map-based trail scramble in Santa Cruz where solo entrants or teams up to five use a custom map to find up to 20 checkpoints across redwood and mixed forests and meadows in 2 hour or 4 hour formats, with refreshments at the finish.

A multi-distance trail event in the El Dorado Hills foothills offering routes from 5K to a trail marathon on mostly single-track dirt with rolling hills, aid stations, drop-bag service, and a creek crossing.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Hellyer County Park with a trail race along Coyote Creek. Choose from a USATF certified half marathon, 10K, or 5K while competing for a chance to win a turkey.

A 28.4 mile out and back trail event from Old Mill Park to Stinson Beach with about 9,000 feet of vertical gain. The route follows the Dipsea Trail, includes multiple named trail sections and aid stations, and is repeated for the Quad.

A family friendly Thanksgiving weekend run at Quarry Lakes Regional Park with a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a free short kids race. Costumes and food donations for the Alameda County Community Food Bank are encouraged.

A seasonal cross country event in San Francisco on 12/6/2026 with live and virtual options. Distances include a 5K, 10K, and a nine mile course; all entrants receive race swag and there is a pre race bib and shirt pickup with Brewfest.

Trail running at Calero County Park offers single track, dirt paths and varied climbs across distances from a kids run to a 50K. Courses are marked with colored ribbons and include aid stations, mapped routes and free parking.

Peacock Gap Trail Run on December 5, 2026 at China Camp State Park features 10K, half marathon and 30K trail races with coastal views and varied single track terrain. The event is cupless so runners must carry their own bottle or reusable c..

The Hunter S. Thompson Fear & Loathing will take place in San Francisco on Sunday 6 December 2026. You can run between 50 and 50 miles.

Trail races in the redwoods at Sanborn Regional Park offering half marathon, 10K and 5K courses on single-track trails with chip timing and finisher medals. Walkers and hikers are welcome.

A point to point half marathon on the Southside Trail at Folsom Lake featuring mostly single track, an overall ascent of 1,683 ft, multiple aid stations and a 4.5 hour time limit, starting at Salmon Falls and finishing at Brown’s Ravine.

Brazen Racing stages a trail event at Lake Chabot in Castro Valley on December 31, 2026 offering half marathon, 10K and 5K options. Hikers and walkers are welcome and free photos and race results are provided.

A family-friendly 5K, 10K and half marathon around Lake Chabot in Castro Valley on January 1, 2027. The half marathon is part of the Brazen Ultra Half Series and includes varied trail terrain with notable climbs.

A winter trail event at Almaden Quicksilver County Park offering distances from a kids run to a 50K, marked dirt-road courses, aid stations with toilets, drop-bag service for longer races, and measurable elevation gain.

Join a community run and walk along the scenic trails of the Tuolumne River Regional Parkway in Modesto. Support the Sole Support Sponsorship Program while completing a 5K course alongside friends and family.