Trail Running Calendar California 2026-2027

An annual September trail running event at Lake Chabot Marina offering 100k, 50 mile and marathon races with UTMB Index status and Pacific USATF Grand Prix inclusion for the 50 mile race.

A trail ultramarathon at Mt. Disappointment in the Angeles National Forest offering 25K and 50K options. Technical single-track courses include substantial elevation gain, staffed aid stations, and awards for top finishers.

A 5K out and back at Lower Twin Lakes near Bridgeport, CA on September 26, 2026. The event is a fundraiser for BES PTO; entries include a sweat-wicking Ridge Rambler tee and registration closes the day before the race.

Trail races of 50K, 30K and 15K through Rocky Peak, Las Llajas and Tapo Canyon, held at Corriganville Park with on-course aid stations and event proceeds benefiting a charitable foundation.

Trail races at Andrew Molera State Park on September 26, 2026 featuring marathon, half marathon and 5 Mile routes along Old Coast Road with marked aid stations, limited to 300 participants and offering shirts and medals.

A community ultramarathon and hike at Skyline Wilderness Park in Napa, CA, featuring a 3.3-mile loop repeated up to ten times in an hourly format to raise funds for the Pheo Para Alliance.

A community running event in San Marcos on September 26, 2026 offering a 10K competitive race, a 5K fun run and a free kids trot, with race shirts, wooden medals and an on-site expo.

The Great Trail Race is a point to point event between Truckee and Tahoe City, California, on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Participants may choose gravel bike, mountain bike, or trail run and select either an Elite or Classic course.

Galactic Trail Run is a trail event at Vandenberg Space Force Base on September 26, 2026, offering 10 km and 20 km distances. Online registration closes September 16, 2026.

Trail running in shaded redwood forest at Sanborn County Park on September 27 2026, with 10K, half marathon and 50K options; steep singletrack, shuttle parking, chip timing and specific mandatory gear for the 50K.

A themed run in Long Beach on September 27 with Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, a family mile and kids dash, ocean views, chip timing and a pizza themed finish line festival.

Trail races along the Western States Trail near Auburn, California on September 27, 2026. Distances include a half marathon, 12K and 5K with electronic chip timing and finisher medals and t shirts.

Trailblazer Race on September 27, 2026 in Mountain View features a 10K, 5K, 3 mile walk and a 1 mile kids run. Proceeds support the Friends of Stevens Creek Trail and free kids activities are offered.

A self-guided point-to-point 50K from South Yuba Campground to Bear Valley in Nevada City, CA held during October 2026. Runners complete the course in one continuous effort and self-report results to receive a finisher award and ranking.

Back On The Ranch Trail Run in Los Olivos CA runs October 2 to 4, 2026 and offers timed trail formats from three hours to 48 hours. The event is organized by AllWeDoIsRun, a promoter of California Central Coast trail events.

A loop ultramarathon around a 760,000 year old caldera near Mammoth Lakes, CA, featuring alpine lakes, volcanic rock, tufa towers of Mono Lake and summit sections to 11,053 feet. Prize money is offered to top finishers.

Trail runs near Bear Valley and Lake Spaulding with a 50K and a 24 mile option. The 50K includes a summit loop with about 5,700 ft of gain, rocky sections on Signal Peak OHV Road, cupless aid stations, and finisher medals.

A single-day *100 mile* ultramarathon through the San Gabriel backcountry, held since 1986; the event features volunteer-run aid stations, trail work programs, and qualifying status for major ultraraces.

Cuyamaca 100k is a 100 kilometer trail race in San Diego on Oct 3, 2026, crossing oak woodlands, meadows, pine forest and chaparral. The 2026 event is a Western States 2027 qualifier and supports outdoor education and public lands causes.

A 9.1 mile loop from the Mt Baldy ski area to the 10,064 ft summit of Mt San Antonio via exposed ridgeline and technical alpine trails, then back to the parking lot. The race is capped at 500 runners.