Trail Running calendar near Minden 2025-2026

Run Rio Del Lago in the Sierra foothills near Folsom Lake on November 1, 2025, with 100 mile and 50K distances. The 100 mile is a Western States qualifier featuring scenic single track, big climbs and full aid support.

Test your limits at NorCal Backyard Ultra at Beals Point on Folsom Lake where runners tackle an hourly loop of about 4.2 miles until one remains. Choose Last Person Standing or the 24 hour Mini and soak in scenic lakefront trails.

Test your limits on the Hidden Valley Hammer in Reno NV with a steep, technical 10K and a scenic 5K loop for a gentler trail option. Celebrate after with food, live music and craft drinks while supporting the Wildland Firefighter Foundation..

Ferris Fifty invites runners to tackle scenic single track and foothill trails around Carson Valley, offering 50 Miler, 50K or 15K. Expect challenging terrain, views near Job's Peak and festive finish with music, food trucks and vendors.

Celebrate Veterans Day with a lively 5K fun run at Korean War Veterans Memorial Park in Carson City. All ages welcome and proceeds support Carson High Safe Grad and Nation's Finest, with discounted entry for veterans, military, and students..

Run the Desert Island Trail Runs in Carson City on November 15, 2025 with 21K, 10K and 5K routes across scenic Prison Hill single and double track. As the final fall series race, it welcomes all levels and features on course water stations.

Hit rolling single track along Folsom Lake at the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge in El Dorado Hills on Nov 15, 2025. Distances from 5K to marathon, with technical terrain, a creek crossing, aid stations and a finisher medal.

Run rugged single track trails above Folsom Lake near Pilot Hill, CA, enjoying stony paths and sweeping water views. Options from a 5K to a 36 Miler make this a great day for trail runners of many paces and goals.

Join the Wild Turkey on Thanksgiving at Beals Point to support Folsom's Hope with scenic 5 km and 10 km trail races plus a free kids 1 km fun run. Strollers and leashed dogs welcome and enjoy post race refreshments and music.

Run a scenic point to point trail half marathon along Folsom Lake, mostly on single track through oak lined sections and rolling hills with lake and Sierra views. Race day bib pick up and shuttle service back to the start keep logistics sim..

Join Doomsday in Cool, CA on December 13 for a scenic but savage trail challenge with 50K and Half Marathon options. Limited to 200 runners, hikers welcome and trekking poles allowed, with live tracking and finisher swag.

Join Placerville's Holiday Jingle & Mingle Run for a festive outing on the scenic El Dorado Trail with distances for every runner from kids to half marathon. Finishers earn a commemorative medal and the event welcomes families rain or shine..

Join the Rattlesnake Mountain Challenge on December 27 in Reno for a scenic trail 5k or virtual 5k that benefits Azteca FC youth cross country and track. Enjoy Huffaker Hills terrain, a performance long sleeve shirt and official timing.

Kick off the new year on trails at Overlook Park in Auburn with the Auburn Resolution Run on January 1, 2026. Choose from 5K, 10K, 10 mile or run virtually and earn a 2026 finisher medal.

Enjoy scenic shore side trail runs at Granite Beach with two distances to choose from and stunning Folsom Lake views. Finish with a locally brewed IPA for 21 and over, a custom IPA Trail Run glass and a hearty post race meal.

Run scenic, technical trails along the American River at the NO HANDS Trail Run in Auburn, CA, with distances from 50K to 8K for all abilities. Expect steep climbs, river canyon single track, plentiful aid stations and a cupless format so b..

Run a scenic trail 10K or 5K along the shores of Folsom Lake at Granite Beach on January 24, 2026. Well marked and supported, the course features aid stations and beautiful lake views to motivate runners of every level.

Run scenic single track along Folsom Lake under oak trees with gently rolling hills and a creek crossing. Distances from 1 mile to 50K, race day registration on site, and every finisher earns a commemorative medal.

Run scenic trails along Folsom Lake surrounded by wildflowers at the Escape from Folsom Trail Runs, offering a 10 mile and a 5K on Feb 7 2026. Aid stations, finisher medals and age group awards make it great for racers and fun runners alike..

Run the Lost Trail 5K or Half Marathon at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake, enjoying lake views and wildflowers along well marked trails. Friendly aid stations and a scenic course make this a great early season challenge.