Trail Running Calendar California 2024-2025

The Hacienda Hills Trail Run - Winter offers nine different race distances at the Almaden Quicksilver County Park just outside of San Jose, CA. The event promises a day of Northern California trail running with increasing elevation gain and Bay Area views. The race starts at 8:00 AM with a 9-hour ti..

The Del Dios Trail Race will take place in Escondido on Sunday 5 January 2025. You can run between 5 and 50 kilometers.

The San Diego Trail Run offers various distances including a 50M ultra marathon, trail marathon, relay, half marathon, and shorter options like a 10M Summit Chase, 5M Valley run, 5K Stroller run, and a 1-mile Kids Fun Run. Participants can enjoy beautiful trails, summit views, and a flat course for ..

The No Hands Trail Run offers four distances: 8K, Heavy Half Marathon, 35K, and 50K, taking place on January 11, 2025, in Auburn, CA. Runners will experience challenging climbs, single-track trails along the American River, and varied terrain including the dreaded K2 training hill and Overlook Hill...

The Fort Ord Trail Run offers 10K, 25K, and 50K distances on January 25, 2025, at Fort Ord National Monument in Monterey, CA. The race takes place in a scenic area with a mix of dirt trails and fire roads, featuring some challenging climbs towards the end. Runners can enjoy aid stations stocked with..

The Calico Trail Run is an annual event taking place on January 26, 2025, at the Historic Calico Ghost Town and Calico Mountains. Participants can choose between a 30k or 50k trail run, offering a rugged yet beautiful experience. The trail run promises to be an adventure through the historic mining ..

The San Pasqual Valley Trail Race will take place in Escondido on Saturday 1 February 2025. You can run between 10 and 20 miles.

The Race to the Top of Mt Umunhum Vert Trail Challenge is a half marathon race taking place in Almaden Quicksilver Park and Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve in San Jose, CA. The event starts at 8:30 AM with a 6-hour time limit. Participants will race to the top of Mt. Umunhum and transportation back ..

The Old West Trail Runs will take place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Julian, CA, offering a 50K, marathon, and half marathon distance. Participants can enjoy the picturesque and historical trails of Anza Borrego Desert State Park, starting and finishing at Stagecoach Trails RV Resort. The event p..

The Ruck a Chuck 50K trail run takes place in Foresthill, CA, offering participants an unforgettable adventure through the untamed beauty of the Sierra Nevada foothills. The event celebrates rugged terrain, breathtaking views, and the iconic Western States Trail, known for its connection to the West..

The Santa Barbara Nine Trails 35 Mile Endurance Run, originally scheduled for March 16, 2024, has been postponed to March 15, 2025, due to storm damage and trail closures. The course covers steep, rocky, and technical trails with over 10,000 feet of vertical gain and descent in 35 miles. The event i..

The Pirate's Cove 6/12/24 hour Run/Hike takes place at Lake Cuyamaca, CA, on March 21, 2025, starting at 8:00 AM. Participants can choose between 6, 12, or 24-hour options on a 2-mile loop course with beautiful views and moderate elevation gain. The event offers a well-stocked aid station, unique aw..

The South Hills Single Track Trail Run - Spring offers various distances ranging from a 5K to a 50K, starting at Calero County Park in San Jose, CA. Participants can expect challenging single track trails, hills, dirt paths, oak trees, exposure, and panoramic vistas along the course. The event inclu..

The Montana de Oro Trail Run offers various distances including a 50K, 36K, Half Marathon, and 12K, set in the scenic Montaña de Oro State Park near San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay in California. Participants can enjoy running on trails with epic views of the Pacific Ocean, nearby beaches, and Morro B..

The Beyond Limits Ultra - California will take place in Idyllwild-Pine Cove from Wednesday 2 April 2025 to Sunday 6 April 2025. You can run between 50 and 72 hours.

The Santa Teresa King Richard Annual Trail Run is a special event created to honor the organizer's father, Richard Limb, who had a deep connection to Santa Teresa County Park. The event offers a Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 10K, and 5K race options, with a 4-hour time limit. Participants can enjoy the di..

The California Gold Rush Trail Run - Spring takes place in the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma, CA, where gold was discovered in 1848. The event offers a variety of distances from a Half Marathon to a Kids Run, all on scenic single track dirt trails with some technical sections..

The Oriflamme 50K trail run takes place in Anza Borrego Desert State Park, starting at Sunrise Trailhead parking area and following the Pacific Crest Trail North to Mason Valley Truck Trail. Runners will descend down Oriflamme Canyon into the desert, cross S2, and proceed through Box Canyon into Bla..

The Placer Trail Running Festival is set to take place on April 13-14, 2024, offering various race distances including a 50K, 25K, 10K, 5K Canicross, 5K, and 1K Kids Run. The event will be held at Northside Elementary School in Cool, CA for the shorter distances and at Peninsula Campground in Pilot ..

The Lake Sonoma 50 Mile, Marathon, and Trail Sisters Half Marathon will take place in Healdsburg, California on April 12th and 13th, 2024. The 50 Mile and Trail Sisters half marathon courses are out and back, while the marathon course loops around Lake Sonoma. The event offers a challenging yet enco..