Trail Running calendar near Watsonville 2026-2027

The Zoom Angel Island will take place in Tiburon on Sunday 1 March 2026.

Explore the Santa Cruz Mountains on this trail run fundraiser. Choose from 10K, 21K, or 50K distances through scenic ridge preserves. Your entry fully supports the Bay Area Ridge Trail.

General Information The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is an unofficial, non-organized trail run on March 7, 2026. It offers three distance options: 50K (32 miles) with approximately 10,900 feet of elevation gain. 18 Miler (30K)..

Course and Location The Marin Ultra Challenge (MUC) is a trail race taking place in Marin County. The 11th edition of the event will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The journey starts on Rodeo Beach and the courses traverse the Marin H..

A trail event in Oakland through Redwood Regional Park offering distances from a kids 50 yd dash to a 50K. Marked loops, aid stations every 5 to 6 miles, cupless event.

A 22.5K event in Clayton, California on March 21, 2026, organized by Nomadic Adventure Club; registration closes March 20 and donations support the club’s free community initiatives.

The Horseshoe Lake Half Marathon will take place in La Honda on Sunday 22 March 2026. You can run 21 kilometers.

Run a flat and fast course on the historic Western Pacific Trail in Fremont. Choose from a half marathon, 10K, or 5K starting at Quarry Lakes. The event is open to runners and walkers of all levels.

The Diablo Trails Challenge offers four trail distances on Mount Diablo. A portion of entry fees supports the conservation work of Save Mount Diablo. The half marathon is part of the challenging Brazen Ultra Half Series.

Run a scenic, hilly loop around Angel Island with views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay. The event includes a half marathon and a 10K, with ferry transportation from Tiburon included in the entry fee. Participation is limite..

Multiple marked trail distances circle Lake Chabot reservoir in Castro Valley, from a free 50 yard kids dash to a 50K. Aid stations occur every 4 to 5 miles and the event operates cupless, so bring a personal cup or soft flask.

Run the scenic trails at Lake Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore. The Badger Cove event offers a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K on April 18, 2026, with walkers and hikers welcome. The half marathon is part of a challenging trail series.

Explore the scenic Bay Area Ridge Trail at the Horseshoe Lake Trail Run. Choose from a 5-mile run to a 50K ultramarathon on marked trails through multiple open space preserves. The event is cupless, offers aid stations, and all finishers ge..

A trail running event in San Carlos on April 18, 2026 offering 1K kids, 5K, 10K and a new 15K with substantial climbing through Big Canyon Eaton and Pulgas Ridge. Festival atmosphere at Crestview Park with timed results and awards.

Explore the forested trails of Huddart Park and Purisima Creek Redwoods on the San Francisco Peninsula. Choose from four distances, from a 10K to a 50K, on courses featuring redwood canyons and ridge-line views. All finishers get a custom m..

Trail race on May 9, 2026 at Lake Anza in Tilden Regional Park offering distances from 10K to 50K plus a free kids 50 yd dash. Courses are marked, aid stations occur every 3 to 4 miles, and the event uses a cupless aid protocol.

Event Overview The Race for Open Space is a one day trail running event in Monterey County. It is a fundraiser and awareness campaign for the Big Sur Land Trust, supporting land conservation and access to parks. The event is centered around..

Quicksilver Endurance Runs The Quicksilver Endurance Runs is a trail running event in its 41st edition. The event features two races with significant elevation gain. The 100K race has approximately 13,000 feet of elevation gain and is a Wes..

A community running event in Los Altos Hills featuring hilly 5K and 10K courses plus a 1 Mile Fun Run, with the route starting at Westwind Community Barn and passing through Byrne Preserve and local pathways.

Trailquake 2026 invites runners to the forested trails of Saratoga, California. Choose from a 5K, 10K, or half marathon course beneath the redwoods and pines. The event is scheduled for a Sunday in May.