Santa Cruz
Trail Running Calendar near Santa Cruz 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Santa Cruz for 2026-2027! We've gathered 35 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
May 2027
Spartan obstacle weekend at Toro Park near Salinas with Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, kids races, workshops, and spectator access.
Trail running at Toro Park near Salinas on May 30, 2027, with Trail Marathon, Trail Half Marathon and Trail 10K options and spectator access.
June 2027
Trail ultras at Almaden-Quicksilver County Park on June 12, 2027, offering 100K, 50M, 50K, marathon and 30K with marked courses, aid stations, drop bags and pacer support.
July 2027
Multi-distance trail ultrarun at Calero County Park featuring a 16 mile loop, aid stations, drop bag and pacer options, with hilly single-track and wildlife hazards.
Trail races in Santa Cruz through ancient coastal redwoods, meadows and ridges, with distances from a kids 0.25 mile run up to 50K.
August 2027
A community running event in Felton, California with a 10K through Henry Cowell Redwoods and a one mile kids race plus a pancake breakfast.
September 2027
Point-to-point marathon from Almaden Quicksilver Hacienda Entrance to Mt. Umunhum and back with 5,515 feet of ascent and a nine hour limit.
Trail races through shaded redwood forest at Sanborn County Park with steep climbs, fast descents and three distances 50K, half marathon and 10K.
October 2027
A multi-distance trail event at Almaden Quicksilver Park with marked out-and-back courses, aid stations, toilets, summit sections to Bald Mountain and Mt Umunhum, and varied time limits.
November 2027
Trail races at Rancho Cañada del Oro on November 13, 2027, offering 5K to 50K over very hilly single track with aid stations and limited parking.