Alameda County
Trail Running Calendar near Alameda County 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Alameda County for 2026-2027! We've gathered 40 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
21st Annual Garin Park XC Challenge at Garin Regional Park is a USATF Pacific Association cross country meet with about 5K courses featuring hills, scenic views, and a half mile flat finish.
A 12.4 mile loop from Mitchell Canyon to the Mount Diablo summit and back, with about 4,000 feet of elevation change, a 5 hour cutoff, and shuttle service.
A trail race at Almaden Quicksilver County Park with distances from 5K to 50K. Courses are out-and-back, marked with colored ribbons, include aid stations and toilets, and the longer races reach Bald Mountain and Mt. Umunhum.
Trail races on Mount Diablo in Walnut Creek on October 17, 2026 offering 30K, half marathon, 10K and 5K on hilly trails with possible mud and creek crossings.
Trail races at Almaden Quicksilver County Park offering a half marathon, 10K and kids 1 mile with historic mining views and local conservation support.
November 2026
Experience a scenic trail run around the Lake Chabot reservoir and hills. With distances from a 50 yard kids dash to a 50K ultramarathon there is an option for everyone at this Castro Valley event.
11th annual 5K trail run at Arbolado Park in Walnut Creek with free registration, Mongolian food, kids activities and community-focused programming.
Thanksgiving Day 5K and canicross fundraiser at San Leandro Marina with races for adults and kids, vegan refreshments, and animal welfare fundraising.
Quarry Turkey in Fremont offers a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a virtual race over Thanksgiving weekend, plus a Little Turkeys kids race and a food drive.
Trail races through Sanborn County Park redwoods on December 12, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and half marathon options with chip timing and finisher medals.
New Year's Eve at Lake Chabot in Castro Valley offers trail races on December 31, 2026, with a half marathon, 10K and 5K; walkers and hikers are welcome and free photos are provided.
January 2027
Multi-distance trail races at Lake Chabot across New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, including 5K, 10K, a half marathon and a virtual option.
Trail races at Almaden Quicksilver Park on January 2, 2027 offering distances from a kids run to a 50K with marked dirt road courses and multiple aid stations.
A mixed-surface running event at Coyote Hills Regional Park offering a half marathon, 10K, and 5K with updated courses, GPX files, and stocked aid stations.
February 2027