Trail Running Calendar California 2024-2025

The Mt. Umunhum Ultras is an exclusive trail racing event offering a variety of distances including a 52 Mile, 50K, Trail Marathon, 30K, Half Marathon, 9 Mile, 10K, and 5K. The races take place in the Santa Clara Valley, Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, and the Santa Cruz Mountains, providing runner..

The Shadow of the Giants trail run takes place in Fish Camp, CA, offering both a 50k and a 20k course through the scenic Sierra National Forest. Runners will pass by 3000-year-old Giant Sequoias in the Nelder Grove. The elevation ranges from 5,000 to 6,500 feet, with a time limit of 8 hours for the ..

The Malibu Canyon Trail Races, organized by Keira Henninger, will take place at Point Mugu State Park in Malibu, CA. The race offers distances of 100K, 50 miles, 50K, and 30K. Unfortunately, the 100-mile distance will not be available for this event. Registration closes on June 1st at 11:59 PM PT.

The Sonoma Coast Trail Runs, presented by SkyBreaker Racing, offer a 50K, Trail Marathon, and 30K race on the stunning trails and fire roads of Sonoma Coast State Park in Duncans Mills, CA. Runners will enjoy breathtaking views of the coastline, ocean, and redwoods while traversing a beautiful ridge..

The Trailquake will take place in Saratoga on Saturday 8 June 2024. You can run between 5 and 21 kilometers.

The Greenhorn Ranch Trail Run offers 5km, 10km, 25km, 35km, and 50km distances on a single direction loop course with 100% dirt forest roads and single track trails. With 4200 vertical gain in each 25km loop, the event takes place at 3500 feet above sea level in Quincy, California. Registration incl..

The Reservoir Dogs Trail Run offers a scenic and challenging course that completely circumnavigates the Briones Reservoir on EBMUD trails. Participants can choose from a 10K, Half Marathon, or 35K race, all starting and finishing at the San Pablo Reservoir Recreation Area. The trail features rolling..

The Holcomb Valley Trail Run offers three distances: 33 Miles, 14 Miles, or 7 Miles, taking place on the famous Pacific Crest Trail in Big Bear Lake, CA. The event, in its 28th year, is scheduled for Saturday, June 8, 2024, with registration opening on January 1, 2024. Participants can enjoy scenic ..

The trail run offers various distances including an 8K, half marathon, 30K, marathon, and 50K, taking place at Joaquin Miller Park in Oakland, CA. Participants will traverse through Joaquin Miller & Redwood Regional parks, passing by tall redwoods and technical trails. The event features a Cinderell..

The Tahoe 200 Endurance Run is a challenging 200-mile race around Lake Tahoe, California. The route follows the Tahoe Rim Trail, offering breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding landscapes. Participants will experience diverse terrains including aspen meadows, rock gardens, lakes, forests, an..

The 50th Healdsburg Fitch Mountain Footrace is a family fun run event in Healdsburg, CA, offering both 10k and 3k courses. The run raises money for scholarships for local youth, with over $10K awarded annually. The courses start and end at the Historic Healdsburg Downtown Plaza, with the 10K route t..

The Broken Arrow Skyrace is a three-day trail running event held at Palisades Tahoe, featuring eight iconic distances ranging from 11k to 46k, including a Vertical K, Iron Crown, and Triple Crown options. The races offer challenging terrains above tree line with steep ascents, descents, and technica..

The trail run event takes place from June 21-23, 2024, offering various race distances including 46K, 23K, 18K, and 11K, as well as a Vertical Kilometer (VK) and Iron Face Challenge. The event also features activities such as shakeout runs, panel discussions, gear demos, live music, film screenings,..

The Orange Curtain Endurance Run offers various distances including a 100K, 24hrs, 50K AM, Marathon, 30K, 12hrs, 10K, and 6hrs. The course consists of an out and back route with different loops depending on the distance. The surface is an asphalt bike path with some dirt sections. There are aid stat..

The Headwaters Trail Runs offer 56k, 31k, and 10k trail running events in the Klamath Mountains near Mount Shasta City, CA. The races are named after the headwaters of the Sacramento River and provide scenic, mountainous loop courses with varying levels of elevation gain. The backdrop includes majes..

The Tough Topanga trail run, usually held at Trippet Ranch, is taking a break in 2024 due to beautification projects. In its place, a challenging and rewarding trail run will be held in Topanga Canyon, promising a tough course and a fun experience. The event features a hard 10k race with cash prizes..

The Red Rock Rumble is a challenging 10k trail run taking place in Topanga, CA, featuring steep uphills, epic views, and a unique descent to the finish. The event also includes a Hiker's Delight, a kids' 1.5-mile race, and a kids' 1/2-mile race. Participants can enjoy finisher medals, age group awar..

The Southside Scramble trail run offers three distances: 22K, 14K, and 7K, showcasing the best of the Susan River Canyon. Runners will experience beautiful scenery, including rockslides, vista points, and flowy single tracks. The races start at the Hobo Camp Bridge and end at the Hobo Camp Day Use A..

The Black Mountain Trail Races offer three race distances - 50K, 25K, and half marathon - through the challenging trails of Amat Kwanyil in San Diego. The course, set on an extinct volcano with a rich history, features rocky, steep, and technical terrain, providing opportunities for all levels of ex..

The Burton Creek Trail Run offers participants the choice of a Half Marathon, 6K, or 12K race through the beautiful and challenging trails of Burton Creek State Park near Tahoe City, CA. The event takes place on June 23, 2024, and features single track paths winding through pine forests and high sie..