Monterey
Trail Running Calendar near Monterey 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Monterey for 2026-2027! We've gathered 10 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.
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.
A family-friendly themed run in Pebble Beach with zombie costumes, multiple distances, an emergency preparedness fair, and post-race food.
November 2026
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.
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.
May 2027
Community run and walk at Pinto Lake County Park on May 9, 2027, offering 1k, 5k, and 10k distances to benefit Pajaro Valley Shelter Services.
Obstacle course weekend at Toro Park near Salinas, CA with Sprint 5 km (20 obstacles), Super 10 km (25 obstacles), kids races and spectator access.
Trail races of 10K, half marathon, and marathon at Toro Park, Salinas on May 30, 2027, over rocky trails and dirt roads with summer temperatures around 16ºC and an average altitude of 520 meters.
July 2027
Trail races in Santa Cruz through ancient coastal redwoods, meadows and ridges, with distances from a kids 0.25 mile run up to 50K.