Trail Running Calendar California 2026-2027

A point-to-point trail race around Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe, covering about 7 miles / 11 km on mostly single-track terrain with moderate climbs, technical granite steps, scenic lake views, shuttle service, and standard race amenities.

A trail race weekend at Mendocino Woodlands Park featuring a half marathon, 10K and 6 and 12 hour timed events, combined with camping options, weekend food passes and evening live music.

An obstacle course event at Bear Mountain on September 12, 2026 with 5K and 10K options featuring multiple named obstacles. Finishers receive medals, a shirt, a headband, and a finisher drink while spectator and group options are available.

A chip timed one mile hill climb to the top of Pincushion Mountain at Millerton Lake SRA, with individual and team categories, awards for top finishers and a Mountain Goat edition that allows multiple ascents within a four hour window.

A Stadion 5 km obstacle race with 20 obstacles at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 12, 2026, plus a kids race and spectator options; the Stadion shows an average duration of about 1 hour 32 minutes and a 4.8 rating from 40 testimonials..

Trail running at Tilden Regional Park in Berkeley with 50K, 35K, half marathon, and 10K options; aid stations appear every 5 to 7 miles and the event is cupless so participants carry their own bottle or reusable cup.

A family-oriented mud run in Redding on September 12, 2026 featuring a course just under 5 km with obstacles, creek crossings, vendors, food, and children's activities. The event supports the Active 20-30 Club of Redding.

Trail races at Stevens Creek Reservoir in Cupertino on September 12, 2026 include a half marathon, an 11K, and a charity 2.5 mile Lollipop Loop. Courses use shaded single track and ridge views with aid stations and a post race BBQ.

An evening trail event in Griffith Park with 10 mile relays for teams of 2 or 4, a 5K solo race, a 1 mile kid run, and a free agent leg, on scenic, well marked courses with chip timing and on-course aid.

A trail running event at Calero County Park offering distances from a kids run to a 50K across single-track and dirt roads, with named aid stations, drop bag support, bib color assignments, and time limits for longer races.

Trail running at Bass Lake, CA on September 12, 2026, with 50 mile, 50K and half-marathon options through Sierra National Forest terrain, aided by stocked stations and a shuttle to the start.

A Last One Standing race on a **4.18 mile** loop at Smith Ranch in Bradley, California, where runners repeat hourly loops until one completes the final lap. The winner receives a western-style buckle; a staffed aid station and campsite amen..

Tierra Redonda Mountain Trail Run and Camp in Bradley CA runs September 18 and 19, 2026, and offers multi day timed events plus 20 km and 10 km trail distances, with camping on site.

A looped endurance event in Auburn, California from September 18–21, 2026 offering timed runs from 6 to 72 hours, a 100 mile race, glow run, and relay options on a one mile loop with full aid support.

Trail runs at Granite Beach on Folsom Lake with new 10 mile and 5K courses, aid stations, age group awards, a finisher beer glass and a postrace meal.

Kiwanis River Run in Fresno presents multiple trail and fun-run distances along the San Joaquin River while supporting the Pediatric Trauma Injury Prevention Program at Valley Children's Hospital. The event includes participant shirts, meda..

A Topanga trail event with a sunset 10k featuring about 1,360 ft of vertical and a non-timed 4.5 mile Hiker's Delight. The event offers aid stations, a 21 plus beer garden, plant-based tacos, sports massage and awards.

Trail running event in Las Trampas Wilderness on September 19, 2026, offering a half marathon, 10K and 5K with hilly trail terrain and scenic vistas. Remote participation options and a parks campership fundraiser are included.

A community road and trail event on September 19, 2026 in Fresno with 10K, 5K, 2 mile and a kids 1/4 mile run. Scenic riverside routes, participant shirt and medal, and proceeds support Valley Children's Hospital injury prevention.

A trail 5K at San Pedro Valley Park on September 20, 2026, with a kids run and member picnic. The course features an uphill switchback first mile, scenic mid-mile views, and a flat fast final mile.