Nevada City
Trail Running Calendar near Nevada City 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Nevada City for 2026-2027! We've gathered 30 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Mile Madness is a looped trail endurance event in Auburn, California, held September 18-21, 2026. Timed events run from 3 to 72 hours with a 0.75 mile loop and options including a 100 mile race plus on-site aid and amenities.
Trail half marathon in Auburn, California on September 27, 2026, using the Western States Trail; 12K, 5K, and remote runner options are available.
October 2026
Yuba Gold is a self guided 50K point to point in Nevada City, CA, completed anytime in October with self reported results and a finisher award.
Trail runs near Bear Valley and Lake Spaulding with a 50K and a 24 mile option. The 50K includes a summit loop with about 5,700 ft of gain, rocky sections on Signal Peak OHV Road, cupless aid stations, and finisher medals.
A free fatass trail run near Foresthill CA offering 25 and 50 mile courses with extensive climbing, off-trail sections, and a 50 person entry limit.
Nevada City trail event on October 11, 2026 offering half marathon, 10K and 5K courses through mixed terrain and historic trail sections.
Trail running in Cool, California with 5k, 10k and half marathon options on Sierra Foothills trails. Proceeds support Georgetown Divide Ready by 21 and a Camp Taylor scholarship; family packages, childcare, and a post-race breakfast are included.
A remote, unmarked backcountry foot race at Oxbow Reservoir, CA offering three long routes from about 15 to 43+ miles with large elevation gains.
Trail race at Salmon Falls Ranch with a one lap 10K and a two lap half marathon on singletrack trails, aid stations, and shuttle support for parking.
November 2026
Trail running event in Auburn, California on November 14, 2026, offering a 50k, half marathon, 10K and 5K with entry fees from $53.50 to $110.00.
Trail race at Darrington Trail Head by Folsom Lake offering 5K, 10K, 18M and 36M on rocky single-track with rolling hills, aid stations, drop bags, and a 10-hour overall time limit.
A Thanksgiving event at Nevada Union High School featuring a kids race plus 5K run, 10K run and 5K walk on mixed trail and street terrain.
December 2026
Trail race in Pilot Hill, CA on December 12, 2026 offering distances from a Kids Run to a 50K over stony dirt trails and hilly terrain.
Trail event in Cool, California with 50K and half marathon courses, live tracking, aid stations, GPX maps, and a 200 runner limit.
January 2027
Annual New Year’s Day 5K and 10K run and walk in Chicago Park supporting local firefighters, the 4-H club, and the school PTA.
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.
February 2027