Trail Running calendar near Watsonville 2026-2027

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.

Trail races at Huddart Park with multiple distances, a 6 Hour loop option, cupless aid stations, volunteer credits, customizable swag choices, and a post-race pancake breakfast.

Experience a scenic trail run around the Lake Chabot reservoir and hills. With distances from a 50 yard kids dash to a 50K ultramarathon there is an option for everyone at this Castro Valley event.

A November trail event at Rancho Cañada del Oro offering distances from 5K to 50K, with steep climbs, single track and two main aid stations. Runners should carry water and be aware of exposed terrain and rattlesnakes.

Experience a flat and fast trail race through the scenic Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area in Fremont. Choose from a USATF certified half marathon, 10K, or 5K while enjoying views along the Alameda Creek Trail.

Navigate the redwood forests and meadows of Santa Cruz in this 2 or 4 hour map based adventure scramble. Explore the wilds in teams of up to five while hunting for 20 unique checkpoints.

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 Thanksgiving Day 5K and 1 mile event at San Leandro Marina with canicross teams, kids races, and proceeds benefiting animal welfare; the course is flat with mixed surfaces and free parking is available.

Quarry Turkey in Fremont on November 28, 2026 offers a mostly flat half marathon plus 10K, 5K and a short Little Turkeys run for children. The event includes a food drive for Alameda County Food Bank and a virtual entry option.

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.

A multi-distance trail event at Calero County Park in San Jose featuring single-track, hills and varied terrain. Aid stations, drop-bag service for the 50K, free parking and support access at Rancho Cañada del Oro are provided.

An urban single-loop ultra from Twin Peaks in San Francisco offering 50K and 50 mile options, informal aid from volunteers, a mile 25 cutoff for the 50 mile, and support for the Shoes For Runners charity.

Trail races through redwood groves at Sanborn Regional Park with a half marathon, 10K and 5K. Routes use single track trails and chip timing, and walkers and hikers are welcome.

Forest and ridge single-track runs in Woodside, California with 10K, half, 35K and 50K options, chip timing, aid stations, and cupless hydration requirements.

Celebrate the final day of the year with a trail run at Lake Chabot in Castro Valley. Choose between half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances with options for runners and hikers alike.

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.

A trail race in Huddart Park near Woodside CA on January 17, 2027 offering distances from an 8K to a 50K plus a free kids 50 yard dash. Courses run through redwoods, are well marked, and feature stocked aid stations.

Run through the towering redwoods and lush ferns of Huddart Park in Woodside. This trail event offers multiple distances from a five mile race to a 50K ultramarathon plus a free dash for children.