Trail Running calendar near Watsonville 2025-2026

Run a scenic half marathon through redwood woods and open hills at Skyline Ridge near La Honda, with ocean and Bay views and runnable rolling climbs. Proceeds benefit The Hatuey Project, with the director matching entries for double impact.

Run the Western Pacific on March 28, 2026 at Quarry Lakes in Fremont with half marathon, 10K, 5K and a Remote option. Enjoy mostly flat scenic trail and creekside routes on dirt and gravel, organized by Brazen Racing.

Run scenic singletrack on Mount Diablo with distances from 5K to 50K, including a longer than standard Brazen Ultra half marathon. Funds support Save Mount Diablo and postrace photos and results are provided.

Romancing the Island at Angel Island State Park offers a scenic half marathon or 10K loop with iconic Bay views. Limited to 400 runners, this intimate island race is ferry accessible and unforgettable.

Run around Lake Chabot's scenic reservoir and rolling hills on April 11, 2026, with distances from a kids dash to a 50K ultra. Pre registered runners get shirts, all finishers earn medals, and well stocked aid stations keep you moving.

Join Badger Cove at Del Valle Regional Park on April 18 for a scenic half, 10K, 5K or remote run around Lake Del Valle. All finishers get custom medals and shirts, chip timing, and proceeds support East Bay Regional Parks camperships.

Hit the trails April 18, 2026 at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve in La Honda for the Horseshoe Lake Trail Run, with distances from 5 miles to 50K plus a free kids dash. Enjoy Pacific and Santa Cruz Mountain views, single track terrain, st..

Join the No Foolin' Foot Race in San Carlos on April 18, 2026 with 1K kids, 5K, 10K and a new 15K route across Big Canyon, Eaton and Pulgas Ridge. Festival vibes, tech shirts, pro timing and proceeds help local trails.

Run the scenic Berkeley hills from Lake Anza in Tilden Park with distances from 10K to a rugged 50K, plus a free kids dash. Register early for a tee, all finishers get a custom medal, and parking is free.

Join the Race for Open Space on May 9, 2026 in Carmel By The Sea, a scenic trail fundraiser supporting Big Sur Land Trust and access to Monterey County parks. Pick a distance from a fun mile to a rugged 35k plus and enjoy marked trails.

Tackle scenic hilly trails at the Quicksilver Endurance Runs on May 9 in Almaden Quicksilver Park. Choose 50K or Western States qualifying 100K, enjoy stocked aid stations and a post race BBQ while supporting youth and trail nonprofits.

Join Trailquake 2026 on May 10 at Sanborn Park in Saratoga for scenic trail runs along the San Andreas Trail through towering redwoods and pines. Half marathon, 10K, 5K and remote options welcome walkers, hikers and runners of all levels.

Celebrate Mother's Day with a scenic 1K kids fun run plus 5K and 10K at Pinto Lake County Park. Enjoy trails and family fun while supporting Pajaro Valley Shelter Services and local families experiencing homelessness.

Celebrate the 15th anniversary of Run for Amma, a charity trail race at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve in Los Gatos supporting UCSF cancer research. Choose 50K, 30K or 10K routes on scenic trails and help fund lifesaving research.

Join Wildcat 2026 on May 16 in El Sobrante for scenic half, 10K, 5K and remote run options that boast 360 degree views of the Bay Area. Run for fun or support the East Bay Regional Parks Campership Program.

Hit the trails at Point Pinole for Nitro Trail 2026, offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and remote options on scenic coastal trails. A relaxed hiker start welcomes walkers tackling the half marathon.

Cinderella Trail Run at Joaquin Miller Park, Oakland on May 30 offers distances from 8K to 50K plus a free kids dash. Run scenic redwood trails, earn a custom finisher medal, and enjoy stocked aid stations and shirts for pre registrants.

Join a community 5K run or walk along the scenic bay trail at Seal Point Park, capped off with a free Wellness Fair featuring local health and wellness vendors. Race registration includes a T shirt and supports mental and community wellness..

Run the Monterey Trail Experience by Spartan Trail at Toro Park in Salinas, CA on May 31, 2026. Choose from marathon, 21K or 10K routes across rolling golden hills and smooth coastal trails for a scenic challenge.

Run scenic trails at Lake Chabot on June 7, 2026 in a chip timed half marathon or 5K with ridge top views of Mt Diablo and the Bay. Presented by Castro Valley Sports Foundation as a fundraiser with finisher medals.