Trail Running Calendar California 2026-2027

Experience the coastal beauty of the Marin Headlands at the Golden Gate Trail Run. Choose from distances ranging from a 50K trail race to a fun kids dash with views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco.

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.

Mt. Umunhum Trail Conquest (Winter) is a multi-distance trail event at Almaden Quicksilver County Park offering races from a kids run to a 50K with marked out-and-back courses, multiple aid stations, and summit sections to Bald Mountain or..

Escape from Folsom on February 6, 2027 at Granite Beach offers a 10 mile and a 5K on scenic trails beside Folsom Lake. Aid stations supply water and fuel and every finisher receives a custom medal.

Jed Smith Ultra Classic on February 6, 2027 is a USATF certified loop event on the American River Parkway offering 50 mile, 50 k, marathon, 30 k and half marathon distances with two aid stations and race day packet pick up.

A two day event at First Baptist Church in Santa Maria featuring a looped 5k and a timed 12 hour loop race, with on course aid, overnight food, and proceeds supporting the Elevate missions project.

Trail races at Daley Ranch on February 13, 2027 include a 50K (two 25K loops) and a half marathon, three fully stocked aid stations, defined cut off times, and pre race training runs.

Run or walk along the San Francisco Bay starting from the San Leandro Marina. Choose from half marathon, 10K, or 5K distances with professional timing and custom finisher medals for all participants.

Running For Warriors in Clovis, CA offers in person 5k and 2 mile events plus a virtual 5k to support veteran focused charities. The organizer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides financial assistance to groups serving veterans.

A trail race in San Pasqual Valley with 10K, half marathon and 20 mile options through vineyards and orange groves. Longer routes summit Raptor Ridge twice and the finish includes a free local wine tasting. Field limited to 450 runners.

Experience the unique Coastal Mountain Habitat and Pacific Coast views at this trail event in Pacifica. With distances from a kids dash to a 50K there are options for many different types of trail runners.

Experience a trail running event in Auburn featuring four major climbs and 6000 feet of elevation. Choose from distances ranging from 13km to 50km on a course with less than one mile of pavement.

Experience scenic lake views and wildflowers at Granite Beach during this trail event featuring a half marathon and 5K. Enjoy well stocked aid stations and earn a finisher medal on the trails of Folsom Lake.

A self supported single loop trail run of about 51 miles in San Diego on February 20, 2027. The course is unmarked, requires navigation, and has no aid stations or entry fee.

A point to point 50 kilometer trail ultramarathon in the Sacramento foothills, running mostly on Cronan Ranch area trails from Magnolia Ranch Trail Head to Folsom Lake. A new half marathon distance has been added and proceeds support Breakt..

Trail races in Sanborn County Park on mostly single track, technical forest trails with multiple distances, significant elevation gain, marked courses, and full aid at key points.

Timed 6-hour, 12-hour, and 24-hour events on a rolling 2.2 mile loop at Will Rogers State Historic Park in Pacific Palisades, with relay options, a stocked aid station each loop, and crew and pacer allowances.

Trail races on a loop course at Goodman Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve near San Diego. Distances include 100K, 50K and a 1/2 Marathon with solo and 4 person relay options.

A multi-distance trail event at Tejon Ranch near Lebec, California on February 27, 2027 featuring 100k, 50k, 25k and 11k courses on fire roads, with aid stations, chip timing, live tracking, camping options and a finish festival with food a..

Experience a trail run across the forest and hills of Angel Island with views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate. Choose from multiple race distances including a youth dash and enjoy a picnic at Ayala Cove.