Trail Running Calendar California 2026-2027

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.

A trail event in Humboldt Redwoods State Park on June 6, 2026 offering 30K and 10.5 mile courses that climb Grasshopper Peak and finish in a grove of old growth redwoods. Online registration closes June 3.

The inaugural Fullerton Fit 5K Trail Run offers a scenic dirt trail course through the Brea Dam area. The event also includes a Health & Wellness Fair with local vendors and food trucks. Registration includes a shirt, medal, and other race..

A community run and expo in San Francisco on June 6, 2026 featuring group runs of 3.2 miles and 4.5 miles, vendor booths, a pancake breakfast, and a raffle with prizes.

Experience a scenic 10km loop through the Auburn State Recreation Area featuring rolling hills and oak forests. This trail run offers a mix of creek crossings and canyon climbs overlooking the American River.

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.

Trail runs on Lake Natoma’s north shore in Fair Oaks CA with 5K and 10K courses plus a kids run for under 10s. Hosted by the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District with proceeds supporting a local scholarship.

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 following much of the Tahoe Rim Trail, with aspen meadows, rock gardens, small alpine lakes and extended ridgeline views. Event dates are June 12–16, 2026.

A multi-day trail weekend in Big Bear Lake on June 12–14, 2026 featuring a three-day TransRockies stage race plus single-day Holcomb Valley races from 5 to 33 miles, published elevation profiles, and specific entry and refund policies.

Experience a point to point 100 mile ultramarathon from UC Berkeley to Oakland. This trail race features 18,000 feet of elevation gain through redwood forests and scenic ridgelines with expansive California views.

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.

Experience a scenic run through the historic 1960 Winter Olympics site at Palisades Tahoe. Choose between a half marathon, 8 miler, or 5K on flat paved trails following the beautiful Truckee River.

Event Overview The Summer Grand Prix is a series of four 5 km races held on Saturdays throughout the summer of 2026. All events take place at Panorama Vista Preserve in Bakersfield, California. Race Details The series consists of four indiv..

Experience a fixed-time event at Crissy Field with stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Run or walk as many laps as you choose in three six or twelve hour blocks as an individual or part of a team.

Experience the scenic trails of Lagoon Valley Park at The Pena Passage. Choose from 30K, 10K, or 5K distances featuring rolling hills and oak groves in a natural setting.