Trail Running calendar near Yosemite Valley 2026-2027

Multi-day trail runs in Yosemite high country offering summit routes (El Capitan, North Dome, Cloud's Rest), point-to-point mileage across 40-98 miles, glamp-style basecamp at Tioga Pass, guided shuttles, meals, and permit logistics include..

A 3 mile walk and 5 mile run around Lower Twin Lakes at about 7,000 feet elevation, with two aid stations. The event starts and finishes at the Lower Twin Lakes Store and benefits the Coleville High School Sports Boosters.

Mountain trail race at Balsam Forebay, Shaver Lake offering 14K (8.7 mi) and 8K (4.97 mi) courses with notable climbs and Sierra views. Field capped at 250; includes shirts, finisher medals, awards, and post-race refreshments.

A high Sierra trail event at Horse Canyon Trail Junction offering 5.6M, 10.5M, 21M and 50K options across alpine loops. The course sits near 7,400 feet with two aid stations, limited field size, and variable mountain weather.

Operation YOSEMITE 2026 is an in-person trail event in Mono County, California on August 8, 2026, offering four distances from 6 to 22 miles with a 20 lb dry load and specified elevation gains.

SAR Wild Run is a mountain trail event near Shaver Lake supporting the Fresno County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue Team. Races and a family hike range from 5K to a trail half marathon, and a virtual option includes mailed finisher items.

The 50th annual Pinecrest Run in Pinecrest, CA features a five mile course around Pinecrest Lake plus a one mile pavement race. Proceeds support Pinecrest Expedition Academy and pets are not allowed.

TANRI Lake Race 2026 at YMCA Sequoia Lake offers relay, 10K, and a 10-hour individual event on a looped course at about 6,000 feet, with prizes, a Tanri hat, and a Saturday dinner included with registration.

A chip-timed one-mile uphill trail race to the top of Pincushion Mountain in Friant, CA, with awards and finisher items. A Mountain Goat edition allows multiple timed ascents within a four-hour window and includes special awards.

Trail races around Bass Lake, California offering 50 mile, 50 km and half marathon routes through the Sierra National Forest with sequoias, granite slabs, river crossings, stocked aid stations and a shuttle to the start.

A memorial community climb on September 12, 2026 to Mt. Grant Mountain near Hawthorne, NV, featuring a roughly 17 mile route with about 7000 feet of ascent and a planned 9/11 tribute that supports the Veterans Memorial Park.

Kiwanis River Run in Fresno presents multiple trail and fun-run distances along the San Joaquin River while supporting the Pediatric Trauma Injury Prevention Program at Valley Children's Hospital. The event includes participant shirts, meda..

A community road and trail event on September 19, 2026 in Fresno with 10K, 5K, 2 mile and a kids 1/4 mile run. Scenic riverside routes, participant shirt and medal, and proceeds support Valley Children's Hospital injury prevention.

A three-day trail running festival in Mammoth Lakes with multiple races from a Kid's 1K to a 50K, a summit ascent, festival programming, awards and prize purses, and support services including timing, aid stations, and transport.

A point to point *Half Marathon* near Bridgeport, CA on September 26, 2026, starting at Twin Lakes and finishing lower in elevation with rolling hills. Three aid stations, shuttles are provided and proceeds support Bridgeport Elementary Sch..

The Mammoth is a loop footrace in Mammoth Lakes, California that travels the Eastern Sierra and a 760,000 year old caldera. The course crosses alpine lakes, volcanic landscapes and summit sections, with prize money for top finishers.

A community run hosted by Huckleberry's in Clovis with in-person 5K and 2 Mile courses plus a virtual option, breakfast coupons, youth pricing, and proceeds supporting the Poverello House.

Experience trail running along the scenic Millerton Lake and San Joaquin River in Friant. This event features 10k, 25k, and 50k races with regular aid stations and support for long distance runners.

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.

Experience a winter run through the technical terrain of the Red Hills Recreation Area in the Sierra Foothills. Choose between six or twelve mile distances featuring water crossings and muddy trails in a scenic natural environment.