California Trail Running Calendar 2025-2026

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Explore the best trail runs in California for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 791 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in California below and join the running community at these great events!

July 2026
Jul
4
Saturday

Run Like a Hero 5k

5 km
Jul
4
Saturday

IRVINE 4th of July-Red, White, & Blue 5k

5 km
Jul
4
Saturday

Freedom Run on the Ranch

5 km 10 km
August 2026
Aug
30
Sunday

BRA Run - Los Angeles

5 km 13 km
October 2026
Oct
3
Saturday

Signal Peak Trail Runs

Trail Run 24 mi 50 km
Oct
18
Sunday

Beverly Hills Run of the Stars

5 km
November 2026
Nov
7
Saturday

Saddleback Marathon

Trail Run 10 km 13 mi 26 mi
Nov
26
Thursday

Plymouth Rock n Run

5 km 10 km
March 2027
Mar
1
Monday

Screenland 5K

5 km
Mar
21-22
Su - Mo

Bakersfield Marathon

6 km 10 km 13 mi 26 mi
January 2030
Jan
1
Tuesday

Gemini Timing Demo

5 km
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