Trail racing in the Bay Area for October 2013

Trail racing in the bay area is at its best in  October in my opinion. The heat of summer is mostly behind us replaced by the crisp, cool autumn weather. A little rain starts to creep in and the dry dusty hardpack gives way to a softer more forgiving trail. The colors are changing and the trees are really begging to be looked at. If your not out in the woods in October you may want to check your status as a trail runner. Check out the upcoming races around the bay and do yourself a solid, sign up for an awesome race.


Brazen Racing

• Lets Go 510- Saturday October 19th- 10k- Golden Gate Fields, Berkeley
• Rocky Ridge- Saturday October 26th- Half, 10k, 5k- Las Trampas Wilderness, San Ramon

Coastal Trail Runs

• Diablo Trail Run- Saturday October 5th- 4 mi, 10 mi, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50 Km- Mount Diablo State Park, Clayton
• Bizz Johnson- Saturday October 12th/13th- 10 Km, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50 Km- Lassen National Forest, Susanville
• Coyote Ridge Trail Run- Saturday October 19th- 7 mi, 10 mi, 20 mi, Marathon, 50 Km- Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Muir Beach

Enviro Sports

• Napa Wine Country Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K- Saturday October 26th- Bothe-Napa State Park, Calistoga

Troys California Trail Races

• Mt Umunhum 100k- Saturday October 5th- Almaden Quicksilver Park, San Jose

Wolf Pack Events

• The Fall Showdown- Saturday October 5th- 5K, 5mi, Half Marathon- San Pablo Reservoir, El Sobrante

Inside Trail Racing

• Dirty Dare Trail Run- Sunday October 20th- 10k, 25k, 50k- Sunol Regional Wilderness, Sunol

Pacific Coast Trail Runs

• Skyline to Sea Marathon & 50k- Saturday October 12th- Saratoga Gap, Los Gatos/ Boulder Creek Area
• Stinson Beach- Saturday October 26th- 12k, 25k, 37k, 50k- Stinson Beach

Sasquatch Racing

• Honey Badger Half- Saturday October 12th- Half, 10k, 5k, Miwok Meadows, China Camp State Park, San Rafael

One off events

• Dick Collins Firetrails 50- Saturday October 12th- 50 mi- Lake Chabot, Hayward
• Golden Hills Marathon- Saturday October 12th- Marathon- Tilden Park, Berkeley
• Quicksilver Challenge- Saturday October 19th- Half, 10k, Kids Run- Almaden County Park, San Jose
• Whiskey Hill Redwood Run- Sunday October 20th- 10k- Huddart Park, Woodside
• Los Vaqueros Tarantula Run- Saturday October 19th- Half, 5k- Los Vaqueros Watershed, Brentwood
• Bean Creek Run- Sunday October 20th- 5mi- Scotts Valley Community Center, Scotts Valley
• San Bruno Mountain 5k/12k- Sunday October 20th- San Bruno Mountain Park, Brisbane