Trail Running Calendar California 2025-2026

Folsom Lake Point to Point Trail Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile trail race held in El Dorado Hills, California, along the south shore of Folsom Lake. The course is predominantly single-track (about 95%) with some dirt-road sections, featuring rolling hills, technical segments, and scenic views of Fols..

Run for a Claus presented by Optima Tax Relief is an annual charity run in Irvine, California, hosted on the University of California, Irvine Ring Road campus. The event features a 5K and a Kids 1 Mile Run/Walk, with virtual 5K and virtual 1 Mile options for those who prefer to participate remotely...

Doomsday is a two-distance endurance event in Cool, California, offering a 50K and a Half Marathon on a beautifully scenic, backcountry-style course. The 50K features about 5,100 feet of elevation change with a 9.5-hour cutoff, while the Half Marathon covers roughly 1,250 feet of gain/loss and a 5-h..

Crystal Cove Trail Run is a SoCalTrail event held at Crystal Cove State Park, El Moro in Laguna Beach, California. The race offers three distances: 15K, 6K, and a Kids 1K, all designed to showcase Orange County’s immaculate trails. The course combines fire-road climbs, ridgeline descents and action-..

8 Krazy Kilometers Bakersfield is a family-friendly running event featuring an in-person 8K and a 2K Latke Loop at Panorama Vista Preserve in Bakersfield, California. The scenic course winds through the 937-acre Kern River Parkway nature preserve along the Kern River, with dogs on leashes welcome. R..

Placerville's Holiday Jingle & Mingle Run takes place on the scenic El Dorado Trail in historic Placerville, California. This festive event offers multiple race distances including a half marathon, 15K, 10K, 5K, mile, and a kids run, accommodating runners of all ages and abilities. The course featur..

The Paramount Ranch Trail Runs, held in Agoura Hills, California, offer a variety of race distances including 50K, marathon, 30K, half marathon, and 10K. Set on scenic trails within the historic Paramount Ranch, the event provides runners with a challenging and picturesque course. The race atmospher..

Woodside Ramble is a multi-distance trail race on the San Francisco Peninsula, centered at Huddart County Park in Woodside, CA. Distances include 10K, half marathon (13.2 miles), 35K, and 50K. The course threads through Huddart and Wunderlich Parks, along streams beneath towering redwoods, then clim..

The Dirty December Trail Run, held in San Diego, California, is a festive holiday trail running event featuring multiple race distances: a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and a unique 6-hour hill climb challenge. The course includes significant elevation gains—approximately 3,500 feet for the mar..

Brazen Racing’s Almost New Year’s Eve is a trail-running event at Lake Chabot in Castro Valley, California. Runners may choose from a Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K, with hikers and walkers welcome. The race navigates Lake Chabot’s scenic trails, delivering a festive, outdoor atmosphere as participants c..

The Auburn Resolution Run is a trail running event held at Overlook Park in Auburn, California. Scheduled for January 1, 2026, it offers multiple race distances including 5K, 10K, 10 miles, and a virtual run option for any distance. This event provides a refreshing and adventurous way to start the N..

Brazen New Year's Day 2026 takes place at Lake Chabot in Castro Valley, California. Runners can choose from a half marathon, 10K, or 5K on Lake Chabot’s scenic trails. The course loops around the lake and is described as scenic and invigorating, offering a family-friendly atmosphere as participants..

The Hacienda Hills Trail Run - Winter is a trail running event held at Almaden Quicksilver County Park near San Jose, California. It offers nine race distances ranging from a Kids Run and 1 Mile to challenging 50K and Marathon options, all featuring increasing elevation gain through scenic Northern..

The Lost Coast 55K is a challenging ultramarathon held in Humboldt County, California, starting at the Horse Mountain Creek Trailhead near Whitethorn. Covering 34.3 miles with about 6,500 feet of elevation gain, the course features a mix of rough backcountry gravel roads and quiet pavement. The rout..

Del Dios Trail Race, billed as The Race of the Gods, unfolds at Lake Hodges in Escondido, California. The event offers four distances: 5K (3.1 miles), 10K (6.1 miles), Half Marathon (13 miles), and a 50K (31 miles). Courses traverse dirt service roads and single-track trails, with elevation gains ra..

Hope in Every Step 5K takes place on January 10, 2026 in Modesto, California. The event is a 5K run/walk on a 3.1-mile course using the trails at East La Loma Park, located at 2001 Edgebrook Drive, Modesto, CA 95355. Proceeds and donations from the event will benefit the Sutter Pediatrics Departmen..

The IPA Beer Trail Runs, held at Granite Beach in Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, offer two scenic trail race options: a 5K and a 12K along well-marked single-track paths with beautiful lake views. The event combines challenge and fun, culminating in a festive atmosphere where runners over 21 can..

The No Hands Trail Run takes place on January 10, 2026 at American River Overlook Park in Auburn, California. The event offers multiple distances and has a total capacity of 400 runners. Races are professionally chip timed using MyLaps and Race Director; disposable chips attach to the back of each..

San Diego 50 & Trail Runs is a multi-distance trail running festival staged at the San Pasqual Valley Staging Area in Escondido, California. The lineup includes a 50-mile ultramarathon, a Trail Marathon (plus a 2-person relay), a Trail Heavy Half, Summit Chase 10M (with a youth version), plus Valley..

The Crystal Springs Trail Run takes place on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Huddart Park (Werder Shelter), 1100 Kings Mountain Road, Woodside, CA 94062. Distances offered: 8K Half Marathon 35K Marathon 50K Kid's Run (6 years and younger, 50 yd dash, free) Check-in and bib/shirt pick-up begin at 7:0..