Trail Running Calendar California 2024-2025

Participants can join the ZombieRunner Halloween trail run on November 2, 2024, at Hellyer County Park in San Jose, CA. The event offers various distances including 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon, with different age categories. Runners are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes and can particip..

The Santa Cruz Island Eco-Extreme Trail Half Marathon is a challenging 13.1+ mile trail run through the Channel Islands National Park, organized by the VENTURA COUNTY SHERIFF'S SEARCH AND RESCUE UPPER OJAI TEAM. The race features steep hills, with an average runner time of 2:45 and a 4:15 hour finis..

The Rio Del Lago 100 Mile Endurance Run is a premier 100-mile event taking place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in the Sierra Foothills of California. The race starts at Beal's Point and offers a scenic course with varied terrains, including oak woodlands, meadows, bridges, and creeks. Runners will ..

The Saddleback Marathon in Lake Elsinore, CA offers a variety of distances including a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K. Due to trail conditions, the route has been modified to include paved campground roads, dirt truck trails, and single track trails. The race starts at 7:30 am with an early st..

The Catalina Island Half Marathon & 10K offers a trail running paradise with stunning views and wildlife. Participants can enjoy a cupless course, promoting sustainability by reducing the footprint on the island. There is also the Catalina Island Triple Crown Challenge, where runners can complete th..

Participants can enjoy a 6-hour race around a serene urban lake in San Diego, covering a 5-mile loop course. The event, sponsored by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team and sanctioned by USATF, is suitable for those training for marathons or looking to test their endurance beyond the marathon distance. At..

The Lake Chabot Trail Run offers various distances including an 8K, half marathon, 30K, marathon, and 50K, taking place on November 16, 2024, in Castro Valley, CA. The course starts at the Marina and loops around the Lake Chabot reservoir and surrounding hills, making it ideal for first-time trail r..

Caspers Trail Races in San Juan Capistrano, CA, will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024. The event offers a variety of race distances including a 10k, half marathon, 30k, marathon, and 50k. The races promise excellent support, clear markings, and great swag for participants. Registration open..

The Mt. Tam Trail Run is a trail running event that takes place in Stinson Beach, CA. The race offers four distances: 10K, Half Marathon, 30K, and 50K. The course starts at Stinson Beach and includes a challenging climb up Mt. Tamalpais, offering stunning views before descending back to the beach. T..

The Joshua Tree Traverse 60K trail run takes place on November 17, 2024, starting at 7:00 AM. The run covers 37 miles across Joshua Tree National Park in one day, with optional camping the night before. Aid stations with food and water are provided at the start, halfway point, and finish line. The e..

The trail run will take place on November 23-24, 2024, in San Francisco, CA, offering distances of 15K, 25K, 50K, and 50MI. Participants will experience the Golden Gate magic, starting in San Francisco and crossing the Golden Gate Bridge into the Marin Headlands, with stunning views of the mountains..

Run along the popular Coyote Creek trail on Thanksgiving morning at the Zoom Turkey Trot in San Jose, CA. Participants can choose from a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon race, with special categories for kids. The Half Marathon course is USATF certified, and the event offers a chance to win a turkey. The c..

The Black Mountain Turkey Burner Trail Race is set for November 30, 2024, at Black Mountain Community Park in San Diego, CA. This event offers a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K race, with technical trails and significant hill climbs. The race is limited to 450 runners and is part of the ERS Sunshine Seri..

The Calero Trail Run - Winter offers various distances ranging from a 5K to a 50K, starting at Calero County Park in San Jose, CA. The trail features single tracks, hills, and dirt paths, providing a challenging yet scenic experience. The 50K distance is highlighted as a great trainer for Western St..

The Quarry Lakes Trail Run offers various distances including a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, 30K, and Marathon, with special categories for kids. The event takes place at the Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area in Fremont, CA, featuring flat and fast courses along the Alameda Creek Trail. Participants ..

The Anza Borrego Cuyamaca 50 Mile Run is set to take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, starting at 6:30 AM. This 50-mile trail run will lead participants from the Sunrise Trailhead down into Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, offering stunning views and challenging terrain. The race finishes at Stagecoa..

The Death Valley Trail Marathon & Half Marathon will take place in Death Valley on Saturday 7 December 2024. You can run between 21 and 42 kilometers.

The Ray Miller 50/50 trail run is set to take place on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Point Mugu State Park in Malibu, CA. The event offers three different race distances: 50 miles, 50K, and 30K. Unfortunately, the race is already sold out, and the waitlist has been closed. The registration deadline..

Participants of all ages are invited to the 7th annual Hanukkah 8 Krazy Kilometers trail run, which also includes the 2K Latke Loop Fun Run/Walk. The event will take place at the Panorama Vista Preserve in Bakersfield, California, on Sunday, December 8. All registrants will receive a custom finisher..

The Dixon Lake 10/10 Trail Race will take place in Escondido on Saturday 14 December 2024. You can run between 5 and 10 miles.