Watsonville
Trail Running Calendar near Watsonville 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Watsonville for 2026-2027! We've gathered 19 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A family-friendly themed run in Pebble Beach with zombie costumes, multiple distances, an emergency preparedness fair, and post-race food.
Introductory trail run and walk at Fort Ord National Monument with a 6.5 mile loop, a 2 to 3 mile family friendly walk, on site snacks and post event burritos.
November 2026
A hilly trail running event at Rancho Cañada del Oro on November 13, 2027, offering distances from 5K to 50K with aid stations and strict time limits.
Trail and wilderness navigation in Santa Cruz with 2 hour and 4 hour formats, teams of one to five, and up to 20 checkpoints.
December 2026
Trail races at Sanborn Regional Park on December 12, 2026: 5K, 10K and half marathon through redwoods with chip timing and finisher medals.
January 2027
Trail races at Almaden Quicksilver Park on January 2, 2027 offering distances from a kids run to a 50K with marked dirt road courses and multiple aid stations.
February 2027
Two-day trail event at Fort Ord National Monument near Monterey offering 50K, 25K and 10K courses with aid stations, cupless policy, and an 8.5 hour time limit.
A 50.7 mile trail ultramarathon at Fort Ord with varied terrain, a 35 mile and 15 mile loop, marked aid stations, cupless support, and live tracking.
May 2027
Community run and walk at Pinto Lake County Park on May 9, 2027, offering 1k, 5k, and 10k distances to benefit Pajaro Valley Shelter Services.
Obstacle course weekend at Toro Park near Salinas, CA with Sprint 5 km (20 obstacles), Super 10 km (25 obstacles), kids races and spectator access.
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.
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
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.
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.