Trail Running Calendar California 2025-2026

The Pasadena Trail Half Marathon, hosted by Pasadena Running Company, takes place at Hahamongna Watershed Park in Pasadena, California. This event offers three distance options: 5K, 10K, and a challenging half marathon. The half marathon course spans 13.1 miles with an elevation gain of 1,855 feet,..

The Fleet Feet Fall Classic Trail race takes place in Upper Bidwell Park, Chico, California, featuring two events: a challenging half marathon and a 4-mile endurance challenge. The half marathon includes a steep 1600 ft climb in the first half, followed by a downhill finish through scenic single-tra..

The Heart of Cool Trail Run, held in Cool, California, offers a family-friendly trail running event featuring 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances. Set amidst the scenic Sierra Foothills, the course shares trails with renowned races like the Western States 100 and Way Too Cool 50k. Proceeds support..

Weekend at Burney is a unique running event held in Burney, California, featuring a scenic 4.6-mile loop course through Lassen National Forest. The course offers a mix of flowy single-track trails and forest roads, with rolling hills, lush greenery, and views of Baum Lake. Participants can choose fr..

The Oakland Hills Trail Run, held at Redwood Regional Park in Oakland, California, offers three challenging distances: 10K, half marathon, and 35K ultramarathon. Set in a serene redwood forest with towering 150-foot coast redwoods, the course features technical dirt trails and fire roads with signif..

The Twilight's Last Gleaming Cross Country Challenge will take place in Ventura on Saturday 25 October 2025.

The Range of Light Trail Races, held in Bishop, California, offer four distances: 5k, 10k, 33k, and 50k, showcasing the scenic Eastern Sierra trails and dirt roads. The event benefits Inyo County Search and Rescue and features courses with varied terrain, including steep single tracks and fast dirt..

The Quicksilver Trail Challenge, hosted by the Quicksilver Running Club in San Jose, California, is an annual trail running event held in late summer or early fall at Almaden Quicksilver County Park. It features a half marathon, a 10K race, and a free one-mile kids' fun run. The courses traverse sce..

The Trail Run at Sly Park - Fall is a scenic trail running event held at the Sly Park Recreation Area in Pollock Pines, California, within the El Dorado National Forest. The race offers multiple distances including 5K, 10K, 8 Mile, Half Marathon, 17 Mile, Trail Marathon, and 50K, all featuring rolli..

The Napa Fall Wine Country Marathon is an annual trail running event held at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park in Saint Helena, California. Celebrating its 33rd year, the race offers marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances. The course features lush single-track trails with hills, streams, and rocky te..

The Santa Cruz Island Eco-Extreme Trail Half Marathon is a challenging 13.3-mile trail race held on Santa Cruz Island in Channel Islands National Park, California. Organized by the Ventura County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Upper Ojai Team, this rugged course features steep hills, creek crossings, a..

The Encinitas Beach Run is a unique running event held at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, California. Participants run on the sand at low tide along a scenic coastal course between Moonlight Beach and Grandview. The event offers 5k and 10k distances with turnaround options, plus a kids' 1k race for ch..

The Haunted Hills 10K in Redwood City is a unique nighttime running event featuring a spooky, fun atmosphere perfect for adults and families. Participants run in teams of 1 to 5, equipped with headlamps or flashlights, as they navigate through wickedly decorated neighborhoods. The course includes 36..

Caspers Trail Races, held in San Juan Capistrano, California, offer a variety of distances including 10K, 13.2 miles (half marathon), 30K, marathon, and 50K. The event features well-supported and clearly marked trail courses, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for participants. Runners can exp..

Machete Muertos 200 is an ultramarathon event held at Lake Perris, California, featuring multiple race distances including 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 miles, plus a 20-mile ruck division. The course consists of challenging loops with significant elevation gains—2,300 feet per lap for shorter distances..

The Roosters Backyard Ultra will take place in San Diego on Saturday 1 November 2025.

The Wildwood Canyon Trail Run takes place in Wildwood Canyon State Park, Yucaipa, California, featuring a scenic 3.6-mile loop course with nearly 600 feet of vertical gain per loop. Participants have 8 hours to complete as many loops as possible, showcasing the park's rugged canyons, meadows, and oa..

The Griffith Park Trail Marathon is a scenic trail running event held in Los Angeles, California, within the iconic Griffith Park. The race features multiple distances including a marathon, 50K, 30K, half marathon, and 10K, all showcasing a mix of beautiful single-track trails and double-track fire..

The Almaden Hills Trail Run - Fall takes place in Almaden Quicksilver Park, located in the scenic Almaden Valley near San Jose, CA. The event offers a variety of distances including 50K, trail marathon, 30K, half marathon, 10K, 8-mile, and 5K races. The course features a challenging mix of terrain,..

The ZombieRunner Halloween is a festive running event held at Hellyer County Park in San Jose, California. Scheduled for November 1, 2025, it offers a variety of race distances including 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, and age-specific 5K and 10K races, plus a free 50-yard Kid's Run for children s..