Trail Running Calendar California 2026-2027

Explore the scenic Bay Area Ridge Trail at the Horseshoe Lake Trail Run. Choose from a 5-mile run to a 50K ultramarathon on marked trails through multiple open space preserves. The event is cupless, offers aid stations, and all finishers ge..

A community trail event at Porterville Military Academy offering 5K, 10K, a kids 1/4 mile and virtual 5K/10K options, free race shirts and medals, age-group prizes, and support for the local EAA chapter.

Run for a cause at the Annadel Half Marathon in Santa Rosa's Spring Lake Regional Park. Choose from a half marathon, 10K, or 5K on scenic trails, with proceeds supporting Trione-Annadel State Park. It's a low-waste event featuring a race me..

A trail running event in San Carlos on April 18, 2026 offering 1K kids, 5K, 10K and a new 15K with substantial climbing through Big Canyon Eaton and Pulgas Ridge. Festival atmosphere at Crestview Park with timed results and awards.

Explore the forested trails of Huddart Park and Purisima Creek Redwoods on the San Francisco Peninsula. Choose from four distances, from a 10K to a 50K, on courses featuring redwood canyons and ridge-line views. All finishers get a custom m..

A 14.5 mile trail run near Bullards Bar Reservoir in Camptonville, CA, hosted by the Tahoe Hotshots. Proceeds go to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation and the course features three stocked aid stations plus a taco truck at the finish.

Experience the majestic Solomon Hills during this trail event featuring a scenic five mile loop with 900 feet of elevation. Choose between 5, 10, or 15 mile distances starting from the historic Newlove Picnic Grounds in Orcutt.

A community trail event in Mariposa on April 19, 2026, with 5K and 12K courses starting at the historic courthouse. Aid stations and Search and Rescue support are provided, and children under 18 may participate for free.

A 5k run and walk through the scenic grounds of CASS Winery in Paso Robles. Registration includes a wine glass, a wine stopper medal, and a post race pour. The event supports the Family Care Network charity.

About the event The Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB is an event in the historic gold-rush town of Auburn, California. It takes place in the northern California foothills of the Sierra Nevada range. The event is described as taking you back t..

The Mt. Tam Wild Boar Half Marathon & 10K is a scenic trail run on Mt. Tamalpais with ocean views. Taking place on April 25, 2026, it features half marathon and 10K distances. Participants receive T-shirts, and half marathon finishers get m..

Machete Trail Madness features 10K, 50K, and 100K races on looped courses around Lake Perris. The event includes free lakeside camping for participants and their families. It offers long cut-off times and a community-focused, multi-lap race..

Choose your challenge on the rugged trails of Woodland Hills. The Las Virgenes Canyon Ultra Trail Races offer six distances, from a 6K to a new 100K ultra. Enjoy fully supported aid stations and a festive post-race atmosphere.

Join the SJVDHA for their annual Pacing for Prevention 5K, supporting oral cancer research. Walk or run a paved, scenic trail that welcomes strollers and dogs. Connect with health professionals and participate in wellness activities.

Test your speed and navigation skills in this unsanctioned 4+ mile race through Chino Hills. Navigate four checkpoints across gravel and trail terrain to compete for cash prizes in a format where you choose your own route.

Trail races held inside Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park near Coloma offer distances from a kids run to a half marathon. Courses mix singletrack, switchbacks and paved sections, with marked routes, aid stations and on-course mars..

Trail running in the Sierra Nevada foothills on April 25, 2026, with 10K, 15K and 30K options over rocky single track and fire roads. The finish area includes food, drinks and race swag.

A 13.5-mile trail race on fire roads and single track in Limestone Canyon with 2,719 feet of elevation gain, two aid stations, cupless policy, and limited packet pickup options.

Join the 14th annual Aut2Run for Autism on April 26, 2026 at Cal State University Channel Islands. Choose from a 15K, 10K trail race, 5K, 1 mile, or a Fun-K for kids and adults with special needs. Every step supports the Autism Society Vent..

This 5K run and walk supports the Northeast Division Youth Programs. The event takes place at Griffith Park in Los Angeles, with awards for top finishers and custom medals for the first 500 participants.