Trail Races & Ultramarathons Near Sacramento, CA

As of October 6, 2026, Crewable lists 54 upcoming trail races and ultramarathons near Sacramento, CA from October 2026 to August 2027. The next is Euchre Bar Massacre on October 10 in Foresthill, CA. Registration is open for 13. One advertises prize money.

Sources: UltraSignup, RunSignUp, UTMB, race organizers and race websites

Race calendar

October 2026

15 races
  1. The Rubicon

    Oxbow Reservoir, CA19,300 ft gain
    Closes Oct 22

November 2026

8 races
  1. Quad Dipsea

    Mill Valley, CA
    28.4 mi
    Registration open

December 2026

7 races
  1. Doomsday

    Cool, CA
    50KHalf Marathon

January 2027

2 races

February 2027

2 races

March 2027

7 races
  1. The Big Alta

    Marinwood, CA
    50K
    Open until Mar 14, 2027from $160

April 2027

5 races

May 2027

2 races

June 2027

3 races

July 2027

2 races
  1. Iron X

    Auburn, CA
    Half Marathon

August 2027

1 race

Quick answers

What is the next trail race or ultramarathon near Sacramento, CA?

Euchre Bar Massacre, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Foresthill, CA. Distances: 50 mi, 25 mi.

What is the closest trail race or ultramarathon to Sacramento?

Haunted Sacramento 5K, 10K in Sacramento, CA, about 3 miles from Sacramento, on October 31, 2026.

How many trail races and ultramarathons near Sacramento, CA have open registration?

13 of the 54 list registration as open as of October 6, 2026, including Granite Head Trails and Ales, Sunset & Cider Trail Races and Champion Mine Trail Race.

Which trail races and ultramarathons near Sacramento, CA offer prize money?

One race advertises prize money.

How many of the trail races near Sacramento, CA are ultramarathons?

28 of the 54 are ultramarathons (longer than a marathon, or a backyard, timed or 200+ mile format). The other 26 are shorter races.

What is the busiest month for trail races and ultramarathons near Sacramento, CA?

October 2026, with 15 of the 54. November 2026 follows with 8.

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