Trail Running Calendar California 2026-2027

Annual 5K and 10K fun run and walk each June at Hunting Hollow in Henry W. Coe State Park. The relatively flat dirt course runs through a wildflower-lined valley with oak trees and occasional wildlife, with proceeds supporting park projects..

Phoenix Rising is a multi distance trail race in Griffith Park Los Angeles offering 5k, 10k, 15k and a half marathon on marked out and back and loop courses. The event includes aid stations, finisher medals and free photos.

A 5K run and walk on the trails of the Cosumnes River Preserve in Galt, CA, offered as an in-person outdoor event on June 13, 2026. The listing notes an overall duration of about three hours and free online ticket availability.

Tails & Trails Charitable Walk/Run in Santa Rosa supports Dogwood Animal Rescue with in person and virtual options, flat scenic trails, a community finish area, and a limited edition 2026 dog bandana for participants.

A second annual running event at the Old Los Angeles Zoo area on June 14, 2026, offering a half marathon and a 12K on relatively flat, scenic trails. Registration runs November 21, 2025 to January 26, 2026 with fees from $49.

Los Mugrosos 5K in South El Monte on June 14, 2026 features a scenic single loop trail and a kids dash for ages 2 to 12. The main 5K includes a shirt and finisher medal and is limited to 90 runners.

A 100 mile loop through Lassen National Forest and the Thousand Lakes Wilderness that starts and finishes at Burney Mountain Guest Ranch. About 14,000 feet of ascent across singletrack, rail trail and forest road, with on site camping and l..

A four day mountain running event at Palisades Tahoe near Lake Tahoe, California. Races range from a kids run to a 46K and include steep off trail sections, ladders, hand lines and a Via Ferrata.

Orange Curtain Run in Orange County, California offers a range of distance and timed events from 10K to 100K on mixed pavement and bike path surfaces. The event is scheduled for June 19 and 20, 2026 and includes a certified marathon.

A trail race at Black Mountain in San Diego with 50K, 25K and a half marathon on June 20, 2026. The event follows Trail Sisters guidelines and features aid stations staffed by ham radio experts.

A cupless trail race in the Susan River Canyon featuring a loop from Hobo Camp that uses the Bizz Johnson Trail outbound and flowy South Side singletrack on the return. Three distances are offered and all finishers receive a towel and medal..

Trail races at Topanga State Park include 10k and a new 15k, a non timed Hiker's Delight, and a kids 1k, with aid stations, chip timing, prize purses, shuttle parking, and a post-race festival.

Trail races of 52k, 34k and 10k take place in the Klamath Mountains west of Mount Shasta City, California. Courses include mountainous single-track loops and a lakeside 10k with staffed aid stations and a post-race meal.

Trail distances at Fort Ord National Monument near East Garrison, CA, traverse rolling hills, fields of wildflowers, single-track, sandy hills and fire roads. Courses are newly designed and differ from the winter Fort Ord Trail Runs.

Nixon 5K for Title IX on June 20, 2026 in Yorba Linda features a 5K and a 1K kids run along El Cajon Trail. The family-friendly event includes commemorative medals, race bibs, a 5K race shirt, and a Nixon Library admission.

A free, untimed community trail run on August 26, 2026 at San Andreas Staging Lot in Del Mar, CA. The 3 mile out and back on groomed trail includes a vintage ERS shirt and medal and is limited to 250 participants.

A 5k trail run at Gypsum Canyon Wilderness on June 24, 2026 over fire roads and single track with about 350 ft of elevation gain. One aid station at mile 2.2 and a cupless race policy.

A community 100 mile project in Auburn with two options: a 100 runner relay where each runner covers 1 mile, or a 100 mile in 20 days individual challenge with a finisher buckle.

Live and virtual options at Lake Chabot feature 5K, 10K, and a half marathon with multiple aid stations, on-course nutrition, race apparel and a woodallion, post-race beverages, and a brewfest atmosphere.

A 100 mile trail race along the trans Sierra Western States Trail from Olympic Valley to Auburn, featuring over 15,000 feet of ascent and more than 22,000 feet of descent. Entry for 2026 is allocated by a lottery system.