San Jose
Trail Running Calendar near San Jose 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near San Jose for 2026-2027! We've gathered 47 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
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.
A map-based 2- or 4-hour team scramble through Santa Cruz redwoods and meadows with timed checkpoints and on-site timing chips.
A Thanksgiving weekend race at Quarry Lakes offering a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a free short Little Turkeys run, plus a food drive and a two-day medal challenge.
December 2026
A multi-distance trail event at Calero County Park in San Jose featuring single-track, hills and varied terrain. Aid stations, drop-bag service for the 50K, free parking and support access at Rancho Cañada del Oro are provided.
Trail races through redwood groves in Sanborn Regional Park on December 12, 2026 with 5K, 10K and half marathon options, chip timing and finisher medals.
Trail races on the Lake Chabot trails in Castro Valley on December 31, 2026 offering half marathon, 10K and 5K; hikers and walkers welcome.
January 2027
Lake Chabot trails in Castro Valley host Brazen New Year's Day on January 1, 2027 with half marathon, 10K, 5K plus remote and hiker options.
A trail race in Huddart Park near Woodside CA on January 17, 2027 offering distances from an 8K to a 50K plus a free kids 50 yard dash. Courses run through redwoods, are well marked, and feature stocked aid stations.
Mixed-surface races at Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont offering half marathon, 10K and 5K with aid stations, GPX files and a half-marathon hiker division.
February 2027
Trail races at Lake Chabot Regional Park near Castro Valley with 50K, 30K, half marathon, 10K and 5K options, organized by Inside Trail Racing.
March 2027
A point to point half marathon to the summit area of Mt. Umunhum on March 8, 2025, covering about 13.35 miles with 4,767 feet of ascent, marked mainly by pink ribbons and supported by aid stations with toilets.
A multi-distance trail event on March 22, 2025 at Calero County Park in San Jose offering runs from a kids race to a 50K, single track and dirt-road courses, multiple aid stations, and per-distance time limits.
A spring race at Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area in Fremont on March 27, 2027 offering half marathon, 10K, 5K and a remote runner option.
April 2027
A spring trail race at Pueblo Day Use Area in Santa Teresa County Park on April 5, 2025 offering 5K, 10K, 10 Mile and a half marathon across marked, hilly trails with aid stations and a four hour half marathon limit.