Aptos
Trail Running Calendar near Aptos 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Aptos for 2026-2027! We've gathered 32 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Run by the Sea at Wilder Ranch State Park on October 4, 2026 features a half marathon, 12K and 4K on mostly flat coastal bluff trails.
Free in-person demo run at Sports Basement Campbell where runners try three Topo models on a beginner-friendly group route with a raffle afterward.
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.
Free group run from Sports Basement Sunnyvale to test Topo shoe models on a beginner friendly route with all paces welcome and a raffle afterward.
Group trail run meeting at Other Brother Beer Aptos in Aptos, CA, with after work routes in Nisene Marks State Park or Seacliff; bring a headlamp and ID for beverages.
Trail races at Almaden Quicksilver County Park offering a half marathon, 10K and kids 1 mile with historic mining views and local conservation support.
A Halloween-themed family event in Pebble Beach on October 24, 2026 with 10K, 5K, and 2K courses plus an emergency preparedness fair and public-safety exhibits.
November 2026
A November trail event at Rancho Cañada del Oro offering distances from 5K to 50K, with steep climbs, single track and two main aid stations. Runners should carry water and be aware of exposed terrain and rattlesnakes.
Navigate the redwood forests and meadows of Santa Cruz in this 2 or 4 hour map based adventure scramble. Explore the wilds in teams of up to five while hunting for 20 unique checkpoints.
December 2026
Trail races through Sanborn County Park redwoods on December 12, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and half marathon options with chip timing and finisher medals.
January 2027
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.
February 2027
Two-day trail event at Fort Ord National Monument near Monterey offering 50K, 25K and 10K courses with aid stations, cupless policy, and an 8.5 hour time limit.
A 50.7 mile trail ultramarathon at Fort Ord with varied terrain, a 35 mile and 15 mile loop, marked aid stations, cupless support, and live tracking.
March 2027
Point to point half marathon from the Hacienda Entrance up to Mt Umunhum with 4,767 feet of ascent, marked aid stations, drop bag service and shuttle transport back to the start.
April 2027