Trail Running calendar near Zephyr Cove 2026-2027

Two scenic trail races along Folsom Lake on January 9, 2027, offering a 12K and 5K on single-track trails, post-race local beer for athletes over 21, commemorative items, hot food and age-group awards.

Trail races in Auburn CA across 50K, 35K, Heavy Half and 8K on technical single track featuring No Hands Bridge, steep climbs, cupless aid stations, and chip timing.

A trail running event at Folsom Lake offering distances from a Kids Run to 50K on mostly single-track trails with multiple aid stations and a 9-hour limit.

Trail 10K and 5K at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake on January 23, 2027 with aid stations, finisher medals, pre-order shirts and age group awards.

Experience a winter run through the technical terrain of the Red Hills Recreation Area in the Sierra Foothills. Choose between six or twelve mile distances featuring water crossings and muddy trails in a scenic natural environment.

Escape from Folsom on February 6, 2027 at Granite Beach offers a 10 mile and a 5K on scenic trails beside Folsom Lake. Aid stations supply water and fuel and every finisher receives a custom medal.

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.

Experience scenic lake views and wildflowers at Granite Beach during this trail event featuring a half marathon and 5K. Enjoy well stocked aid stations and earn a finisher medal on the trails of Folsom Lake.

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.

Trail races in Auburn and Cool, CA in March 2027 on sections of the Western States trail with 5K, 10K, half marathon, and 35K distances.

A women only 10K trail loop in Auburn with aid stations, age group awards, packet pickup the day before, and travel prizes to Spain awarded by placement and random draw.

Outlands is a two day endurance event in Pilot Hill, California on April 17 and 18 2027, featuring 25K, 50K and 50M trail runs plus a 50K mountain bike course over single track and double wide trails.

Auburn trail races from 25 km to 100 miles that share sections of the Western States Trail and qualify runners for UTMB World Series and Western States.

A new backyard ultra near Pacerville, California runs a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner remains. The weekend combines a community campout, a kids race, on-site crew areas, and net proceeds to local nonprofits.

Backyard Ultra at Sparks Marina on May 22, 2027 where runners complete repeated 4.167 mile laps hourly until one remains; mini races of 3, 6, 12, and 24 hours are offered.

A paved out-and-back along the Truckee River Trail in Olympic Valley with Half Marathon, 8 Miler, and 5K options, aid stations, finisher medals, event shirts, and beer for those 21 and older.

A 200.4 mile loop ultramarathon around Lake Tahoe on single-track trails with 32,093 feet of elevation gain and staffed aid and sleep stations.