Trail Run races in California

Looking for trail races near you in California? There are 41 upcoming trail races listed here. The next one is Rodeo Valley Trail Run on Sat, Aug 1, 2026 at Mitchell Road — see the full list below for dates, venues, and registration links, and browse trail races in other cities.

All 5K (507) 10K (354) Half Marathon (268) Marathon (39) Trail Run (41)

Sat, Aug 1, 2026 Rodeo Valley Trail Run Mitchell Road · Sausilto, CA Half MarathonTrail Run Trail
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 Redwood (Summer) Trail Run Chabot Space & Science Center (annex lot) · Oakland, CA · From $60 5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonTrail Run Trail
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 SPASM Crystal Springs Trail Run Huddart Park · Woodside, CA · From $60 5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonTrail Run Trail
Sun, Sep 6, 2026 Mammoth Bar Trail Runs Old Foresthill Rd · Auburn, CA · From $49 5K10KHalf MarathonTrail Run Trail
Sun, Sep 6, 2026 Diablo Trail Run Diablo State Park (Mitchell Canyon Trailhead) · Clayton, CA · From $50 5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonTrail Run Trail
Sat, Sep 12, 2026 Los Angeles Sunset Relays | 5K & Kid Run 4800 Crystal Springs Dr · Los Angeles, CA · From $15 5KTrail Run Trail
Sun, Sep 13, 2026 Saddle2Surf 2191 Fifth Street · Norco, CA · From $75 Trail Run Trail
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 Mile Madness Endurance Run 3770 Richardson Drive · Auburn, CA · From $75 Trail Run Trail
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 Gold Rush Adventure Challenge: Dawn to Dusk 2100 bridgeway · Sausalito, CA · From $250 Trail Run Trail
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 JP's Backyard Ultra/Hike, The Final Edition 2201 Imola Avenue · Napa, CA Trail Run Trail
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 Palos Verdes Trails 5K Ernie Howlett Park · Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA · From $45 5KTrail Run Trail
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 Ruth Anderson Memorial Endurance Run Lake Merced Blvd Parking Lot (North) · San Francisco, CA Trail Run Trail
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 Bike to Hope 2026 Lagunitas Brewery · Petaluma, CA Trail Run Trail
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 Lake Hodges Trail Festival Piedras Pintadas Trailhead · San Diego, CA · From $15 5K10KTrail Run Trail
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 SPACEROCK Trail Race 10700 Escondido Canyon Rd · Aqua Dulce, CA · From $70 5K10KHalf MarathonTrail Run Trail
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 Heart of Cool Trail Run 860 Cave Valley Rd. · Cool, CA · From $30 5K10KHalf MarathonTrail Run Trail
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 Bike The Coast Pierview Way · Oceanside, CA · From $35 Trail Run Trail
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 Filthy 50+ - MTB Ride with Benefits 18194 Bandy Canyon Rd · Escondido, CA · From $20 Trail Run Trail
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 Lake Chabot Trail Run Lake Chabot Regional Park - Marina · Castro Valley, CA · From $25 5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonTrail Run Trail
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 RunThrough San Francisco at Crissy Field 5k, 100k & Half Marathon Crissy Field · San Francisco, CA · From $43 5K10KHalf MarathonTrail Run Trail
Sun, Nov 22, 2026 Anaheim Turkey Trot 5K/10K -Corner of Katella on the SANTA ANA RIVER TRAIL. Across the street from Honda Center SANTA ANA RIVER TRAIL. East of all the CONSTRUCTION for the new DOWNTOWN. . 2610 E Katella Ave. Just South of the Honda Center. · Anaheim, CA · From $30 5K10KTrail Run Trail
Thu, Dec 31, 2026 New Year's One Day Hellyer County Park (Buena Vista Pavilion) · San Jose, CA · From $90 Trail Run Trail
Sat, Jan 9, 2027 Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run Catalina Island · Avalon, CA · From $135 Trail Run Trail
Sat, Jan 9, 2027 San Diego 50 & Trail Runs 18195 Bandy Canyon Rd · Escondido, CA · From $15 5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonTrail Run Trail
Sun, Jan 17, 2027 Crystal Springs Trail Run Huddart Park (Werder Shelter) · Woodside, CA · From $60 5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonTrail Run Trail
Sun, Jan 24, 2027 Hollywood Sign Run | Hike - 8M | 8K | 5K | Kid Fire Road Just North of Old Zoo · Los Angeles, CA · From $25 5KTrail Run Trail
Sat, Feb 6, 2027 Golden Gate Trail Run Rodeo Beach · Sausalito, CA · From $60 5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonTrail Run Trail
Sat, Feb 20, 2027 FOURmidable 855 Pacific ave · Auburn, CA · From $40 5KHalf MarathonTrail Run Trail
Sat, Feb 20, 2027 Montara Mountain Trail Run San Pedro Valley Park · Pacifica, CA · From $60 5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonTrail Run Trail
Sat, Feb 20, 2027 L.A. CHINATOWN FIRECRACKER 5K/10K/KIDDIE/PAW'ER DOG RUN/WALK & BIKE RIDE 943 N. BROADWAY · Los Angeles, CA · From $11 5K10KHalf MarathonTrail Run Trail
Sat, Mar 20, 2027 VALENCIA Trail Race 29889 San Francisquito Canyon Road · Valencia, CA · From $67 5K10KHalf MarathonTrail Run Trail
Sat, Mar 20, 2027 Redwood (Spring) Trail Run Chabot Space & Science Center · Oakland, CA · From $30 5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonTrail Run Trail
Sat, Mar 20, 2027 Finish The Ride and Finish The Run Griffith Park 4700 Western Heritage Way · Los Angeles, CA · From $10 5K10KHalf MarathonTrail Run Trail
Sat, Apr 17, 2027 Horseshoe Lake Trail Run Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve (Circle Parking Lot) · Los Gatos, CA · From $60 5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonTrail Run Trail
Sun, Apr 18, 2027 2027 Granfondo San Diego 585 Harbor Ln · San Diego, CA · From $59 Trail Run Trail
Sat, Apr 24, 2027 SPASM Lake Chabot Trail Run Lake Chabot Regional Park - Marina · Castro Valley, CA · From $60 5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonTrail Run Trail
Sat, May 1, 2027 Santa Clarita Trail Race 16723 Placerita Canyon Rd · Santa Clarita, CA · From $45 5K10KTrail Run Trail
Sun, May 9, 2027 Trailquake 16055 Sanborn Rd · Saratoga, CA · From $45 5K10KHalf MarathonTrail Run Trail
Sun, Jun 6, 2027 Griffith Park Trail Marathon Relay & 8K 4730 Crystal Springs Dr · Los Angeles, CA · From $45 10KMarathonTrail Run Trail
Thu, Jun 24, 2027 Run the Robie (100 Mile relay ) Robie point · Auburn, CA · From $50 Trail Run Trail
Sun, Jul 25, 2027 San Francisco Marathon San Francisco 5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonTrail Run Trail

Quick answers

When is the next trail race in California?

The next Trail Run in California is Rodeo Valley Trail Run on Sat, Aug 1, 2026 at Mitchell Road.

How many trail races are coming up near me in California?

There are currently 41 upcoming trail races listed in California, each with a date, venue, and direct registration link.

What's the cheapest Trail Run in California?

The lowest listed entry right now is Finish The Ride and Finish The Run Griffith Park at from $10. Registration prices usually rise as race day nears, so early entry is cheapest.