Trail Running Calendar California 2026-2027

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.

Tackle the Shadow Strike Unsanctioned Run in Chino Hills, a 4+ mile all terrain challenge across trails, gravel and open streets. No clocks, just navigation to checkpoints and cash prizes for top finishers and random participants.

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..

The Northeast Trail 5K offers a run or walk on the trails of Griffith Park. This fourth annual event supports youth programs and features custom medals for the first 500 participants. Awards recognize the top three male and female finishers..

Event Details Coyote Two Moon is a trail running event taking place over three days in early May in Ojai, California. The event is set in the Los Padres National Forest and features multiple race distances. The total number of participant s..

Event Overview The San Diego 100 is a 100-mile ultramarathon scheduled for May 1-2, 2026. The event features two divisions: a standard 100-mile race and a Solo Division for runners competing without crew or pacer support. Solo runners recei..

The Dingneng Wang is a memorial marathon in San Diego, honoring a beloved friend. It is not a race, offering no support or timing, but participants can run the course at their own pace. A free registration is available for those who want to..

The Miwok 100K is a classic 62-mile trail ultramarathon in the Marin Headlands, featuring over 11,000 feet of climbing. This iconic race, which starts in Stinson Beach, is a qualifier for major events like Western States.

Discover one of America's oldest trail marathons in Lone Pine, California. This scenic race winds through the iconic Alabama Hills and Mt. Whitney foothills, offering distances from a 10 miler to a 50 mile ultra.

Trails n Vines Wine Run takes runners through the scenic vineyards of Orfila Winery in Escondido. Choose from 3, 6, or 9-mile trail distances and enjoy wine tastings after the race. Participation is limited to 400 runners.

The Folsom Lake Trail Run returns to the Browns Ravine Marina for a day of running on scenic lakeside trails. Choose from four distances, from a 10K to a 50K, with well-stocked aid stations and post-race food. All finishers earn a custom me..

This trail race in Santa Clarita's historic Placerita Canyon offers a wide range of distances, from a 5K to a 120K ultramarathon. The course travels through the golden hills of the East Walker Ranch Open Space, featuring singletrack trails..

This inaugural trail run takes you through Jack London's historic Beauty Ranch in Sonoma. Choose from a half marathon or 5 mile course past vineyards and into pristine hillsides. The event includes participant T-shirts and finisher medals f..

Tails & Trails is a charitable walk/run supporting an animal rescue. The event on May 3, 2026, in Windsor, CA, features a 5K and a Dogwood Dash, with a virtual option also available.