Trail Running calendar near Carson City 2026-2027

A trail running event at Jacks Valley Elementary School featuring fire roads and single track with steep sections and scenic views, multiple distance options, mapped courses in CalTopo, and no finisher or division awards.

A remote, very difficult backcountry foot race near Oxbow Reservoir, CA, offering three progressive route options and run as a fatass-style group event with no course support.

Experience the autumn scenery of Jenkinson Lake at the Trail Run at Sly Park. This event offers distances from a 5K to a 50K ultra on shaded pine forest trails with rolling hills and lakeside views.

Trail races at Acorn Creek Trailhead near Pilot Hill CA feature a half marathon and a 10K on singletrack with climbs, creek crossings, and lake overlooks. The event is limited to 175 runners and benefits trail maintenance.

The Sand Harbor 5K and 10K will take place in Sand Harbor on Saturday 31 October 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

An endurance trail event in Carson Valley with 50 mile, 50k and 15k courses over single-track and OHV trails, a finish-line festival at TJ's Corral, and finisher awards including shirts, a buckle for the 50 mile, and podium prizes.

A multi-distance trail event in the El Dorado Hills foothills offering routes from 5K to a trail marathon on mostly single-track dirt with rolling hills, aid stations, drop-bag service, and a creek crossing.

Trail running at Prison Hill OHV Staging Area near Carson City with single-track and two-track routes, course maps for multiple distances, water-only aid on the longest route, on-site bib pickup and race-day registration.

Trail race at Darrington Trail Head by Folsom Lake offering 5K, 10K, 18M and 36M on rocky single-track with rolling hills, aid stations, drop bags, and a 10-hour overall time limit.

A point to point half marathon on the Southside Trail at Folsom Lake featuring mostly single track, an overall ascent of 1,683 ft, multiple aid stations and a 4.5 hour time limit, starting at Salmon Falls and finishing at Brown’s Ravine.

A multi-distance trail race at Magnolia Ranch Trailhead in Pilot Hill, CA on December 12, 2026, organized by Troy's California Trail Runs, featuring stony dirt paths, hill sections, and lake views with options from a kids run to a 50K.

A trail event on the El Dorado Trail in Placerville offering distances from a kids run to a half marathon, marked courses with aid stations, on-site registration, and medals for finishers.

Trail 5k and virtual 5k at Huffaker Hills and Rattlesnake Mountain in Reno on December 26, 2026. Includes a long sleeve performance shirt, official timing, medical coverage, and supports the Azteca FC youth program.

A New Year’s Day 5K and 10K run and walk in Chicago Park that raises funds for local fire services, the long running 4 H club and the school PTA. Routes pass through scenic areas of Nevada County.

Trail races on single-track trails around Folsom Lake with distances from a kids run to 50K, marked routes and staffed aid stations; parking is paid and dogs are not allowed on course.

Experience a trail running event in Auburn featuring four major climbs and 6000 feet of elevation. Choose from distances ranging from 13km to 50km on a course with less than one mile of pavement.

A point to point 50 kilometer trail ultramarathon in the Sacramento foothills, running mostly on Cronan Ranch area trails from Magnolia Ranch Trail Head to Folsom Lake. A new half marathon distance has been added and proceeds support Breakt..

Trail runs at Granite Beach and Auburn Overlook Park offering 31K, 10K and 5K distances, finisher medals for all and a custom long sleeve hoodie for 31K finishers. Aid stations, post race food and a limited shuttle for 31K runners are provi..

A cross-country ski event at Tahoe Cross Country Center on March 7, 2027 offering 26 km and 10 km loops. The race raises funds for Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue and includes a finish line party with food and live music.

A trail event at Granite Beach offering 5K and 10K courses plus a Mighty Mile for senior dogs, with divisions by dog size and Cani Cross, single aid station, finisher medals, and awards for multiple categories.