Trail Running Calendar California 2025-2026

The Del Dios Trail Race, known as the "Race of the Gods," is an annual trail running event held at scenic Lake Hodges in Escondido, California. The 11th edition features multiple race distances including a 50K, half marathon, 10K, and 5K, catering to various skill levels. The courses traverse dirt s..

The San Diego 50 Mile & Trail Marathons, held in Escondido, California, offer a variety of trail running events including a 50-mile ultra marathon, trail marathon, relay marathon, heavy half marathon, 10-mile Summit Chase Challenge, 5-mile Valley run, stroller-friendly 5K, and a youth 1-mile race. T..

The No Hands Trail Run, hosted by Inside Trail Racing, takes place at American River Overlook Park in Auburn, California. Scheduled for January 10, 2026, this event offers four distances: 50K, 35K, a challenging Half Marathon, and an 8K. Runners traverse historic Western States and Pioneer Express t..

The IPA Beer Trail Runs, hosted by TBF Racing, take place at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area in California. The event features two scenic trail races along the lake's shoreline: a 12K (7.5 miles) and a 5K (3.1 miles), both on well-marked single-track trails. Runners enjoy a challeng..

The 2026 Gumby 10K and 5K are trail running events held at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area. The races feature scenic courses along the shores of Folsom Lake, with well-marked trails and enthusiastic volunteers providing support. Participants can enjoy aid stations offering water, el..

The Folsom Lake Sweetwater Trail Run, held at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area in El Dorado Hills, CA, offers a variety of distances including Kids Run, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 9 Mile, Half Marathon, 30K, Trail Marathon, and 50K. The course is predominantly single-track (95%) with some dirt road sections,..

The La Cuesta Ranch Trail Run is a scenic trail running event held near San Luis Obispo, California, at the picturesque La Cuesta Ranch adjacent to Poly Canyon and West Cuesta Ridge. Scheduled for January 24, 2026, the race offers three distance options: 10km, 20km, and 30km, all run on 100% dirt tr..

The Sean O'Brien event in Calabasas, California, offers multiple trail running distances including 100K, 50 miles, 50K, marathon, and 30K. The 100K race serves as a qualifier for the 2026 Western States 100. The course features scenic trail views with notable vantage points around miles 7 and 15, pr..

The Coyote Hills Run is a scenic running event held at Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont, California, featuring a half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances. The courses offer a mix of paved trails, dirt paths, and wooden boardwalks through marshlands, providing varied terrain and beautiful bay views...

The Escape from Folsom is a trail running event held at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area. It features two race distances: a 10-mile run and a 5K (3.1 miles). Both courses offer scenic trails adorned with wildflowers and include multiple aid stations providing water, electrolyte bever..

The Fort Ord Trail Run, held at the Fort Ord National Monument near Salinas, California, offers 10K, 25K, and 50K race distances. This scenic event takes place on trails within a former U.S. Army post known for its proximity to the beach and diverse natural landscapes, including a nature reserve for..

The Monterey Ultra is a 50-mile trail running event held at Fort Ord National Monument and Laguna Seca Recreation Area in Monterey, California. The course features a diverse mix of terrain including wide fire roads, twisting single-track trails, deep sand, and rocky, rooty climbs, offering runners s..

The Mt. Umunhum Trail Conquest - Winter is a trail running event held at Almaden Quicksilver County Park in San Jose, California. The race offers multiple distances including a 50K, trail marathon, 30K, half marathon, 7-mile, 5K, mile, and a kids run.The longer courses traverse the scenic Sierra Azu..

Bay Breeze in San Leandro is a scenic running event held at the San Leandro Marina Park along the San Francisco Bay. Scheduled for February 14, 2026, it offers a half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances suitable for runners and walkers of all levels. The course features a mostly flat, easy bayside trail..

The Ranch 50K is a trail running event held at Daley Ranch in Escondido, California, featuring a challenging 50K and a half marathon distance. The 50K consists of two loops of a 25K course with a total elevation gain of 6,318 feet (1,926 meters), while the half marathon is a single 13.1-mile loop wi..

FOURmidable is a challenging trail running event held in Auburn, California, set in the scenic Sierra Nevada foothills. The race offers multiple distances including a 50K, 35.5K, half marathon, and 13K, catering to a range of endurance levels. Participants experience rugged terrain and picturesque n..

The San Pasqual Valley Trail Race, held in Escondido, California, is a scenic running event set in San Diego's wine country. Offering three distances—10K, half marathon, and 20 miles—runners experience beautiful courses through vineyards and orange groves. The 10K is relatively flat, while the half..

The Chabot/Redtail Ridge Trail Run takes place at Lake Chabot Regional Park in Castro Valley, California, offering distances of 5K, 10K, half marathon, 30K, and 50K. The course features eucalyptus forests, grassy meadows, lakeside paths, and hilltop vistas, with over 20 miles of trails connecting to..

The Lost Trail Half Marathon and 5K take place at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, offering scenic courses with beautiful lake views and wildflowers. The half marathon covers 13.1 miles, while the 5K is 3.1 miles, both featuring well-marked trails and five aid stations along the rou..

The Salmon Falls 50K Endurance Run is a challenging trail race set in the scenic foothills of Sacramento, California. This ultra-distance event starts at the Magnolia Ranch Trail Head near Coloma and features a stunning course that traverses the Cronan Ranch area, ultimately finishing at Folsom Lake..