Santa Cruz
Trail Running Calendar near Santa Cruz 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Santa Cruz 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.
February 2027
Two-day trail running event at Fort Ord National Monument near Salinas CA featuring 50K, 25K and 10K with cupless aid stations and electronic timing.
Two-day trail running event in Monterey featuring 50M, 50K, 25K and 10K courses through Fort Ord National Monument and Laguna Seca with multiple aid stations and awards.
March 2027
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.
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.
May 2027
Two-day obstacle race weekend at Toro Park near Salinas with Sprint 5K, Super 10K, kids races and spectator options.
Beer City Half San Jose on May 29, 2027 at Almaden Lake Park pairs trail and park running with a beer festival. Events include a half marathon, 10k, 5k, a 1 mile Beer Stroll, the Beat the Beast beer mile, and beer tastings.
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.