Trail Running Calendar California 2026-2027

A free, untimed community trail run on August 26, 2026 at San Andreas Staging Lot in Del Mar, CA. The 3 mile out and back on groomed trail includes a vintage ERS shirt and medal and is limited to 250 participants.

A 5k trail run at Gypsum Canyon Wilderness on June 24, 2026 over fire roads and single track with about 350 ft of elevation gain. One aid station at mile 2.2 and a cupless race policy.

Experience the scenic trails of Lake Chabot Regional Park with a variety of distances including a 5k, 10k, and half marathon. Enjoy a lively atmosphere with a post-race brewfest and handcrafted finisher awards.

A 100 mile trail race along the trans Sierra Western States Trail from Olympic Valley to Auburn, featuring over 15,000 feet of ascent and more than 22,000 feet of descent. Entry for 2026 is allocated by a lottery system.

A weekend fundraiser in Pearblossom that pairs camping with a six hour looped trail challenge summiting Mount Hillyer, offering aid stations, meals, free photos and a finisher's medal in an inclusive women focused space.

A mountain trail run at Mt. Shasta Ski Park with sustained climbs, flowing descents, and multiple distance options. The long route links the top of every chairlift while shorter routes include a roughly 5k to the Marmot lift.

Experience an ultra trail run through the scenic forests between Lake Tahoe and Truckee. This 50 km loop features rocky summits and 4500 feet of elevation gain with full course support and post race festivities in Tahoe City.

A 10 mile trail race in Oakland that starts at Chabot Space and Sciences Center, featuring hilly single track and the Woodmonster climb. The event uses reverse handicap starts by age, includes a team competition, and a hill climb prize.

Multi-day trail runs in Yosemite high country offering summit routes (El Capitan, North Dome, Cloud's Rest), point-to-point mileage across 40-98 miles, glamp-style basecamp at Tioga Pass, guided shuttles, meals, and permit logistics include..

A trail event in Burney, CA offering 5K, 10K and a burro race along part of the Great Shasta Rail Trail. The burro race requires participants to provide their own donkey and follow specific gear and welfare rules.

A community Independence Day event at Sycamore Grove Park featuring a flat 5K on mixed paved and dirt trails and a 400 meter kids run for ages 10 and under. T shirts are included with race fees.

A team navigation run in San Francisco starting at Ghirardelli Square where teams of one to five use a custom map to find checkpoints, with refreshments and social time after the finish.

A community July 4 event in Newhall Park featuring a flat, paved 5K along the parade route, a Kid K, and a Masters Mile Walk, with shirts, medals, an expo, and awards benefiting local high school cross-country programs.

Multiple trail distances from 5K to 50K on very hilly single track and dirt roads at Rancho Cañada del Oro. The course features scenic foothill views, two aid stations, enforced cutoffs, and finishers receive a medal.

Two trail races at Elings Park in Santa Barbara on July 4, 2026 featuring a 5K and a 2K kids run that adults may enter; registration fees are $40 and $20 respectively.

A July 4 trail event at North Tahoe Regional Park finishing on Tahoe Vista Beach, offering 5K and 10K distances, a finish-area costume contest, post-race music and food, and age-group awards.

Experience a scenic trail run through ancient Coastal Redwoods and lush river canyons in Santa Cruz. Choose from multiple distances including a 50K and marathon with several river crossings.

A mountain 5k up Mt Baldy Resort with about 1,500 feet of ascent to the Notch, followed by a BBQ, bar and live music at the finish. Runners can return by lift and dogs are not allowed on the lifts.

Iron X is an extreme ironing half marathon in Auburn, CA where participants run the course and stop to iron a button up shirt at eight specified locations while carrying their own ironing gear and recording video proof.

A mid July trail event on Mulholland ridgeline near Tarzana offering Half Marathon, relay, 10K, and 5K. Expect full sun, rolling climbs, scenic valley and ocean views, and an official shirt and finisher medal.