Trail Running calendar near Yosemite Valley 2026-2027

Experience an urban obstacle course featuring stadium stairs and a six story garage run. Finish the three mile route by climbing 220 steps to the top of a ten story tower in downtown Fresno.

Experience an obstacle course weekend at Woodward Reservoir Regional Park near San Jose. Choose from distances ranging from a 5k Sprint to a 50k Ultra on a flat course designed for personal performance.

Experience the scenic Merced River Canyon on hardpacked trails with two distinct options. Choose between a fast flat course along an old railroad grade or a demanding switchback hill climb with significant elevation gain.

Experience the beauty of the Ruth McKenzie Table Mountain Preserve in Clovis. Run through grasslands and oak woodlands with distances available for all levels including a half marathon and kids races.

A community trail event in Mariposa on April 19, 2026, with 5K and 12K courses starting at the historic courthouse. Aid stations and Search and Rescue support are provided, and children under 18 may participate for free.

Join the community at Feeney Park for the Mr Frogs Wild Run in Murphys California. Choose between a children's fun run plus five or ten kilometer courses featuring scenic neighborhood loops and a festive medal ceremony.

Join the SJVDHA for their annual Pacing for Prevention 5K, supporting oral cancer research. Walk or run a paved, scenic trail that welcomes strollers and dogs. Connect with health professionals and participate in wellness activities.

Experience a rugged trail race through the Sierra Nevada foothills featuring technical single tracks and fire roads. Choose between three distances and take on the steep ascent of El Guapo before celebrating at the finish line fiesta.

Experience an annual 5k mud run and obstacle course at Hobb's Grove in Sanger. This all ages event features dedicated waves for adults and families to navigate the muddy terrain together.

Course and Terrain The Bishop High Sierra Ultras takes place in the scenic foothills of the Eastern Sierra Nevada mountains. The courses are mainly on four-wheel-drive dirt roads, with some sections of single-track trail and very short pave..

Experience the natural beauty of the Sierra mountains on the Arnold Rim Trail with distances ranging from a 10K to a 22-mile point-to-point run. Join a community event at White Pines Lake that supports local trail maintenance and conservati..

Experience the historic trails of the Sierra National Forest in this annual event featuring 50k and 20k races. Enjoy well stocked aid stations and optional onsite dormitory lodging at Camp Green Meadows.

Explore new trails above Shaver Lake at the Ely Mountain Trail Race. Choose between a 14K course with a rugged 1,000-foot climb or an 8K route, both offering mountain views. All runners get a custom shirt, finisher medal, and post-race refr..

Experience a high altitude alpine adventure in the High Sierra of Northern California. Run through scenic wilderness loops near Lake Tahoe with distances ranging from 5.6 miles to a 50K ultramarathon.

Experience an endurance event at Silver Lake with four distance options ranging from 6 to 22 miles. Carry a 20lb load through the scenic terrain of Mono County while navigating significant elevation gains.

Discover the Sierra scenery of Shaver Lake with trail races ranging from a 5k scramble to a half marathon. Support Fresno County Search and Rescue while enjoying meadow and forest trails followed by a team prepared meal.

Set at 6,000 feet around Tanri Lake, this event features a relay, a 10 hour individual race, and a 10k. Cash prizes are on offer, and registration includes dinner and a hat. The individual race offers a chance to qualify for the Western Sta..

Race straight up Pincushion Mountain in a one-mile timed hill climb. For a greater challenge, the Mountain Goat Edition lets you run multiple ascents within four hours. All finishers receive a custom award.

The Kiwanis River Run offers scenic courses along the San Joaquin River with four distances for all ages. Participants receive a shirt, medal, and a free breakfast. The event supports a children's hospital injury prevention program.

Participate in a fundraising 5k run at the scenic Lower Twin Lakes near Bridgeport California. This out and back course follows South Twin Road and includes a performance tee for all runners.