Trail Running Calendar California 2025-2026

Hit the trails at Crystal Cove for Rock It in El Moro Canyon on April 4, 2026, choose a scenic 6K or challenging 10 Miler with climbs, descents and Pacific Ocean views. Run or hike, and enjoy a shirt, race photos and a finisher medal.

Run scenic trails at the Nature Made Great Race in Agoura Hills with distances from 1 mile to a half marathon and combo events. Enjoy a big post race party with food, music and shopping or join virtually.

Run with the Burros in Inyokern CA mixes classic pack burro racing with trail running across desert terrain, raising funds for local animal charities. Choose from marathon to 5 mile distances and race solo or paired with a burro.

Run around Angel Island for stunning views of the Golden Gate, Alcatraz and San Francisco in a scenic but hilly 10K or half marathon loop. Limited to 400 runners, ferry transport and a finisher shirt are included for participants.

Run Lake Sonoma on April 11, 2026, with scenic singletrack options for 100K, 50K and the women only Trail Sisters half marathon. Challenging climbs, lakefront trails and great aid make this a must for trail runners and Western States hopefu..

Two days of scenic trail runs and gravel rides at Bedrock Valley Trail Runs, April 11 and 12, 2026 at Diamond Valley Lake Marina in Hemet, CA. Family friendly with kids and stroller runs, medals and finisher shirts, bring your own hydration..

The Oriflamme 50K near Julian, CA offers sunrise views over Anza Borrego as the route drops from the Pacific Crest to Blair Valley. Limited to 150 runners, this out and back features varied trail footing, full aid, and a 9 hour cutoff.

Run around Lake Chabot's scenic reservoir and rolling hills on April 11, 2026, with distances from a kids dash to a 50K ultra. Pre registered runners get shirts, all finishers earn medals, and well stocked aid stations keep you moving.

Join the Wild Flowers 10K in Auburn, CA on April 11, 2026 for a scenic trail loop featuring rolling terrain, single track and stunning viewpoints. Expect stocked aid stations, lively course support and chances at big prizes and travel award..

Trail run Napa Valley from the Great Lawn at Calistoga Fairgrounds to Mount St. Helena and Oat Hill Mine, with 50K, 35K, half marathon and 10K options. Expect big climbs, scenic single track and rewarding winery views.

Run the scenic Ruth McKenzie Table Mountain Preserve with half marathon, 10k, 5k and kids races, all finishers get medals. Expect rolling hills, a summit climb and post race refreshments including beer for 21 and over.

Soak up ocean views at Yaya's Run in Ventura, offering 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon on the scenic Surfers Point beach path. Enjoy custom finisher medals, free photos and post race snacks while racing along a fast, friendly course.

Badwater Salton Sea is an epic team ultramarathon from the Salton Sea to Palomar Mountain, mixing road and single track through desert and mountain scenery. Teams of two or three tackle 81 miles in a small, supported field.

Run scenic lakeside trails at Folsom Lake on April 18, 2026 in the Outlands Endurance Race. Choose 25K, 50K, or 50M courses across single track and wider trails with stocked aid stations and finisher swag.

Run the Leona Divide trail races in Lake Hughes, CA on April 18, 2026, with distances from 30K to 100 Miler. Western States qualifiers and AC100 tickets are on the line, with athlete guides and optional bib pickup the day before.

Run a scenic 5K on trails and roads through Ramona Wine Country with mud, hills and a choice of one or two loops, then stick around for a fun Beer Mile and wine tasting. Live music, pizza and proceeds supporting veterans add to the festival..

Find your pace along scenic Lake Del Valle at the Badger Cove races in Livermore, with half marathon, 10K, 5K and remote options for runners, hikers and walkers. Enjoy chip timing, custom finisher medals and shirts while supporting East Bay..

Run the Natro Noli trail race on Soboba Reservation in San Jacinto CA with marathon, half, 5k and kids 3k on scenic rugged single track. Limited to 100 runners and raising funds for a Noli student scholarship, with shirts and awards.

Run a scenic 50K along the Mendocino Coast from Big River State Beach to bluffs overlooking the Pacific at Mendocino Village. Trails wind through redwood forests, waterfalls and ocean vistas for an unforgettable coastal ultramarathon on Apr..

Run ocean view trails in Malibu at the Point Mugu Trail Run, with 13.3 mile and 6.9 mile courses that climb scenic switchbacks and ridge lines. Finish to a lively post race festival with food, beer garden, awards, music and finisher medals.