Trail Running Calendar California 2026-2027

Trail races of 5K, 10K and a half marathon take place at China Camp State Park near San Rafael, CA, on single-track and fire road routes with bay and Mt. Tam views. Courses are chip timed and supported by aid stations; this is a cupless eve..

A mountain trail race in Sierra Madre on May 23, 2026 featuring an 8.6 mile out-and-back course from Kersting Court to Orchard Camp, a Kids Fun Run, and community-led trail repair efforts supported by the Fletcher Trail Maintenance Fund.

The Páli Peak Trail Run takes place at the scenic Rio Bravo Ranch in Bakersfield. Choose from a 5K, 10K, or 21K half marathon, with proceeds supporting a college scholarship fund. Runners receive a shirt, medal, photos, and post-race snacks..

A trail event on the El Dorado Trail in Placerville on May 23, 2026, offering distances from a kids run to a half marathon, paved and unpaved sections, aid stations, color-coded course markings, and medals for finishers.

Return to Hahamongna Watershed Park on May 24, 2026 for a day of team relays and solo challenges. Choose a 50 km relay with teams of up to five, a solo 50 km ultra, or a 10 km fun run amid scenic Pasadena trails.

Join the Forever Brave event in Valencia for a 5k, 10k, 15k, or half marathon at West Creek Park. Enjoy a loop-based course with finisher medals and professional timing for all participants.

A 5k trail run at Black Star Canyon in Silverado, California, with mixed fire road and single track, 390 ft elevation gain, one aid station, a cupless policy, and pre-run access restricted to authorized days.

A Spartan obstacle weekend at Toro Park near Salinas on May 30 and 31 2026, featuring a Sprint 5 km with 20 obstacles and a Super 10 km with 25 obstacles. The course runs through wooded trails, rolling hills and coastal views.

Nitro Trail on May 30, 2026 at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Park features a half marathon, 10K and 5K plus a remote runner option. A hiker start is available for half marathon walkers and the event supports a parks campership program.

Experience the natural beauty of the Angeles National Forest at the Pacifico Ultra. Runners can choose between 50k and 21k distances on mountain trails this May.

Experience a technical trail race through the redwood groves of Joaquin Miller and Redwood Regional parks. Choose from multiple distances ranging from an 8K to a 50K ultra marathon on accurately measured courses.

Experience a scenic run through Coyote Point Recreation Area with a 5K or 10K event supporting mental health. Enjoy a free community wellness fair featuring local health vendors and family friendly activities.

A dog friendly 5K and 1 mile event at North Tahoe Regional Park with an expo, non competitive activities, and a fundraiser supporting local animal rescue and veterinary care.

An annual 5K and 10K run and walk in Rolling Hills Estates on May 30, 2026, using the city bridle trails around Ernie Howlett Park. Overall and age division winners receive plaques and medals.

These trail runs explore the beautiful Sonoma Coast State Park. The courses traverse a scenic ridgeline with ocean views and summit Red Hill. The event will return in 2027 with a planned new location in Monte Rio.

Calero Trail Run at Calero County Park in San Jose offers trail distances from a kids run to a 50K, with single-track, hills, aid stations, parking at the park, and time limits for longer races.

A free, social, slower paced group run at El Moro and Laguna Coast Wilderness Park in Newport Beach with an approximately 5 mile route and about 500 feet of ascent. Runners should have some prior trail experience.

Toro Park Trail Run in Salinas presents scenic trail routes through rolling golden hills and oak stands. Distances include a 10K, a half marathon and a 50K and the weekend also features Spartan obstacle races.

Experience the natural beauty of the Sierra mountains on the Arnold Rim Trail with distances ranging from a 10K to a 22-mile point-to-point run. Join a community event at White Pines Lake that supports local trail maintenance and conservati..

Trail runs of 50k and 20k near Yosemite, with a start and finish at Camp Green Meadow Outdoor School and aid stations every 5 to 7 miles. The 50k passes Nelder Grove sequoias and includes overall and age-group awards.