Trail Running Calendar California 2026-2027

Malibu Canyon Trail Races at Point Mugu State Park in Malibu, CA on June 6, 2026 offers trail distances from a half marathon to 100K. The event is sold out with a waitlist and has volunteer shifts that can be traded for a free KHraces entry..

A 50 mile out and back on the Pacific Crest Trail in Cleveland National Forest on June 6, 2026. The route gains about 7,500 feet between 3,000 and 6,000 feet and includes multiple staffed aid stations and specified crew access rules.

Trail races near Weott, CA, with a 30K and a 10.5-mile course that climb Grasshopper Peak and finish among old growth redwoods. Online registration closes June 3; no in-person registration.

The City of Fullerton’s inaugural Fullerton Fit 5K Trail Run takes place June 6, 2026 on a dirt course near Brea Dam, accompanied by a Health & Wellness Fair with vendors, demonstrations, and food trucks.

A free community festival in San Francisco hosted by UltraSignup with social group runs of about 3.2 or 4.5 miles, an expo with brands and race directors, a pancake breakfast, raffle prizes, shoe demos, and local partners.

A 10km trail run on the Olmsted Loop at Auburn State Recreation Area in Cool, California on June 6, 2026. The race takes place the same day as the Coolest Ride and Tie and Equathon events.

The Cool Summer Night Run will take place in Cool on Saturday 6 June 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

Trail races on the north shore of Lake Natoma in Fair Oaks with 5K and 10K courses through oak bluffs, wetlands, and historic dredge terrain. Proceeds benefit the Rachel Anne Gray Memorial Scholarship.

A trail event at Almaden-Quicksilver County Park on June 7, 2025 offering distances from 5K to 50K, steep climbs, marked courses, aid stations, and toilet facilities. The 52 mile race is not held in 2025 and is planned to return in 2026.

Lake Natoma Trail Run in Fair Oaks, CA on June 6, 2026 features 5K and 10K trail courses plus a kids run for under-10s. The route follows wetlands, oak and single-track trails on the north shore of Lake Natoma and supports a local scholarsh..

An unsanctioned, route-choice run in Chino Hills on June 6, 2026 covering more than 4 miles over gravel and trail. Runners navigate four checkpoints on an open course and compete for cash prizes.

A trail marathon relay and 8K in Griffith Park on June 7, 2026, featuring a true loop course with varied terrain, team relays or solo 8K, three aid stations, chip timing, race shirts and medals, music, food trucks and cash awards.

Experience the 42nd annual Lake Chabot Trail Challenge featuring a scenic half marathon loop and a paved 5K run. Enjoy views of the San Francisco Bay and Mt Diablo while competing for medals on chip timed courses.

A 200 mile trail race around Lake Tahoe on sections of the Tahoe Rim Trail, featuring lake views, aspen meadows, rock gardens, small alpine lakes and long ridgelines. The event dates are June 12–16, 2026.

A three day TransRockies style stage race and single day trail races in Big Bear Lake on June 12 to 14, 2026, featuring distances from 5 to 33 miles with substantial elevation gain and courses pending USFS approval.

A 100-mile point-to-point ultramarathon on June 13, 2026, from UC Berkeley to Skyline High School in Oakland, featuring about 18,000 feet of ascent across East Bay ridgelines, redwood forest, and lake-shore fire trails with a 33-hour limit.

Multiple trail distances take place on two scenic loops near Cool, California on June 13-14, 2026, with live tracking and chip timing. Routes combine single track and fire roads and range from a 5K up to 100K.

A 100 mile looped trail ultramarathon near Cool, California covering alternating 13.5 mile and 11.5 mile loops, with live tracking, timed cutoffs, aid stations, and finisher buckle, shirt, and medal.

Three distances start and finish at the Village at Palisades Tahoe with scenic out and back courses along paved trails by the Truckee River. Aid stations, race shirt, finisher medal, free photo, and beer for participants 21 years or older.

A four race series of open 5 km races at Panorama Vista Preserve in Bakersfield, with Youth, High School and Adult divisions, two waves, a 45 minute time limit, and series scoring that counts each runner's best three races.