Nevada City
Trail Running Calendar near Nevada City 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Nevada City for 2026-2027! We've gathered 33 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, CA on the Western States Trail with 12K and 5K options and a remote runner choice.
October 2026
Experience the original Yuba Gold 50K point to point course as a self guided hybrid event through the trails of Nevada City during the month of October.
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 self-sufficient fatass style run in Foresthill featuring up to 20,000 feet of climbing, bushwhacking, and route-finding along the American River.
Nevada City trail event on October 11, 2026 offering half marathon, 10K and 5K courses through mixed terrain and historic trail sections.
Trail race in Cool, California on October 17, 2026 featuring 5k, 10k and a half marathon with proceeds supporting local youth programs.
Remote, self supported on and off trail foot event at Oxbow Reservoir with three escalating routes from about 15 to 43 miles.
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 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 races in Pilot Hill, CA on Dec 12, 2026 with distances from 5K to 50K on stony, hilly trails and lake views.
Trail races in Cool CA on Dec 12 2026 offering 50K and Half Marathon with live tracking, course maps, aid stations, and a 200 runner limit.
January 2027
New Year 5K and 10K run and walk starting at Chicago Park School in Grass Valley, with proceeds supporting local community organizations.