Trail Running Calendar California 2025-2026

The Peak is a challenging trail running event held near Julian, California, featuring 50K, marathon, and half marathon distances. The course primarily follows single-track trails with stunning mountain views, including a climb to Cuyamaca Peak, the second highest point in San Diego County. Runners f..

Elder Creek Night Runs is a unique nighttime trail running event held near Anza, California, on land graciously provided by the Cahuilla Band of Indians. The race features distances of 9 miles, 13 miles, 30K, and 50K, all run on a 4.6-mile loop combining single-track trails and wide dirt roads throu..

The San Lorenzo River Trail Run is an exciting running event set in Santa Cruz, California, featuring multiple race distances including a 10K, Half Marathon, 30K, Marathon, and 50K, along with a free Kid's Run for children aged 6 and under. Participants will experience a scenic course that winds thr..

The Dirty Dozen Run is an annual trail running event hosted by Brazen Racing at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline in Richmond, California. Scheduled for July 12, 2025, it features 12-hour, 6-hour, and 3-hour endurance races on a scenic 3.37-mile loop composed mostly of dirt fire trails. The course off..

The Mt. Baldy 5000 is a challenging 5K mountain race held on the slopes of Mt. Baldy Resort near Los Angeles.The 3.1-mile course features nearly 1,500 feet of elevation gain, primarily uphill on fire roads with good footing, offering spectacular views and a tough climb suitable for runners of all le..

The Harding Hustle is a challenging trail running event held in the scenic Cleveland National Forest and Santa Ana Mountains near Silverado, California. It offers three distances: 50K, 30K, and 15K, all primarily on the Harding Truck Trail, featuring steep climbs, exhilarating descents, and breathta..

Tough Mugu is a challenging trail running event held at La Jolla Group Campground in Point Mugu State Park, Malibu, California. Featuring 25k and 10k distances, the race showcases Southern California’s stunning coastal mountain trails with scenic views of the Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands, and Bone..

Blood, Sweat & Beers is a trail running event held in Auburn, California, nestled in the scenic American River Canyon. The race offers two challenging distances: a Long Course of 10.5 miles with over 2,470 feet of elevation gain and loss, and a Short Course of 5.9 miles with approximately 860 feet o..

The SoCal Summer 6K/12K, organized by Pasadena Running Company, is a vibrant trail running event set in Lower Arroyo Park, Pasadena. Participants can choose between two distances: a 6K and a 12K trail run, both designed to showcase the area's beautiful interconnected trails. The event features a wav..

The Calero Hills Trail Fest is a trail running event held at Calero County Park in San Jose, California. It offers a variety of race distances including a marathon, 30K, half marathon, 10-mile, 10K, and 5K. The courses feature challenging ascents and descents through scenic old oak groves, single tr..

The Great Shasta Rail Trail run, held near McCloud, California, offers multiple distances including 10K, 30K, and 50K, as well as burro races at 10K and 30K. The course is relatively flat with excellent footing, featuring out-and-back routes that showcase stunning views of Mt. Shasta and crisp mount..

Mountain Tiger Donner Summit is an 11-mile point-to-point mountain trail race held on Donner Summit in Tahoe, California. The challenging course features four summits and extensive ridge running along Sugar Bowl and Royal Gorge trails, with 3,300 feet of elevation gain starting at 7,000 feet altitud..

The Lost Sierra Endurance Race, held in Downieville, California, offers a challenging and scenic trail running experience through the Sierra Buttes. Scheduled for July 26, 2025, the event features three distances: 25K, 50K, and 100K. The 100K is an out-and-back course starting in downtown Downievill..

The Folsom 100 is an exhilarating 100-mile ultramarathon that takes place around Folsom Lake, California. Scheduled for August 1, 2025, this challenging race features a point-to-point course with a single out-and-back section. Participants have 34 hours to complete the loop, which includes stunning..

The Angeles Crest 100 Mile Endurance Run, held annually since 1986, is a challenging point-to-point ultramarathon in the San Gabriel Mountains of Southern California. Covering 100 miles from Wrightwood to Altadena, the course features elevations from 1,135 to 9,300 feet, with steep climbs, rocky ter..

The Rodeo Valley Trail Run, held in the scenic Marin Headlands near Sausalito, CA, offers trail races of 8K, Half Marathon, 30K, and 50K distances. Starting near historic Fort Cronkhite and Rodeo Beach, the course features challenging steep climbs and descents along coastal trails with stunning view..

The Point Mariah Trail Marathon, hosted by Donner Party Mountain Runners, takes place near Truckee, California, at the Soda Springs Ski Resort. This unique trail marathon covers approximately 26.4 miles with about 4,300 feet of elevation gain, featuring a multi-loop course through the protected Roya..

The Riley Park Trail Races, held in Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park in Orange County, California, offer a variety of distances including a 30k, half marathon, 10 miler, 10k, 5k, and a unique 6-hour race. This family-friendly event features scenic single and double track trails, providing a fun and c..

The Green Valley Lake Half Marathon, along with 5K and 10K events, is scheduled for August 2, 2025, in the scenic San Bernardino Mountains. Participants will enjoy a picturesque course that begins with a flat loop around the lake, followed by a gradual ascent with a 400-foot elevation gain, offering..

The Skyline 50K Endurance Run, held annually in August at Lake Chabot Marina in Castro Valley, California, is one of the oldest continuously running 50K races in the U.S. The course features a large loop through the scenic East Bay Regional Parks, reaching Skyline Gate. Known for its welcoming atmos..