Trail Running Calendar California 2026-2027

A New Year’s Day 5K and 10K run and walk in Chicago Park that raises funds for local fire services, the long running 4 H club and the school PTA. Routes pass through scenic areas of Nevada County.

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.

Trail races on Catalina Island featuring a 50 Mile and a 50K course that start and finish in Avalon. Organized by the Avalon Lions Club to raise funds for island charities and schools, with ocean views and possible bison sightings.

Experience a diverse trail running event in Escondido featuring everything from a 50 mile ultra to a stroller friendly 5k. Explore the valley floor or climb to the summit of Raptor Ridge in this cupless race series.

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.

Two scenic trail races along Folsom Lake on January 9, 2027, offering a 12K and 5K on single-track trails, post-race local beer for athletes over 21, commemorative items, hot food and age-group awards.

A 68 miles trail event across the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains with about 13,600 feet of climb and relay options for teams of two, three, or four. Field is limited to 200 entrants and solo runners must have completed a prior..

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.

A Spartan Race weekend at Lake Perris State Recreation Area on Jan 23 and 24, 2027 features 5K, 10K and 21K obstacle races plus a kids race. The course is described as flat and fast with lakeside views and park facilities.

La Cuesta Ranch Trail Run takes place in San Luis Obispo on January 23, 2027 and offers 10 km, 20 km and 30 km trail distances as part of the AllWeDoIsRun event calendar.

Experience the magic of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Marin Headlands. This Spartan Trail event offers distances from 15k to 50 miles with panoramic mountain and sea views.

Trail races on single-track trails around Folsom Lake with distances from a kids run to 50K, marked routes and staffed aid stations; parking is paid and dogs are not allowed on course.

Trail runs at Granite Beach along Folsom Lake with well-marked routes, multiple aid stations, finisher medals, pre-order shirts, and age-group awards for both the 10K and 5K distances.

Trail run and hike events in Griffith Park on January 24 2027, featuring 8M, 8K, 5K and a 2.2K kids run with marked courses, aid stations, participant shirts and finisher medals.

Trail events in Griffith Park on January 24, 2027, including an 8 mile out and back to the Hollywood Sign viewpoint, an 8K, a 5K, and a 2.2K kids loop with aid stations, timing, shirts, and finisher medals.

Trail races at Lake Hodges in Escondido on January 24, 2027, offering 5K to 50K distances on dirt roads and single track with 100 to 1000 feet of elevation gain.

A 24 hour individual and team trail race at Lake Perris featuring repeated laps of the Molcajete 1.0 loop of about four miles with significant climbing. Teams of four run in a fixed rotation and awards go to top individuals and teams.

Runs along the bay at Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont include a half marathon, 10K and 5K on mostly flat courses with mixed surfaces and boardwalks through marsh areas. Walkers are welcome.

Trail races in Calabasas, CA on January 30, 2027 offering 100K, 50 mile, 50K, marathon and 30K distances; the 100K is a 2026 WS100 qualifier and registration opens July 1, 2026.