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The Broken Arrow Skyrace
Squaw Valley, United States
June 18, 2027 to June 20, 2027Date confirmed
42.5 km21.75 km18 km10.4 km+1
High AltitudeForest+4
USRunning Territory & Spot
Running races in Northern California
11 verified events (2 confirmed dates) and 29 races in Northen California with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events112 confirmed dates
Competitions29Races & courses
Distances5 - 160.9 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+5,400 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Western States 100-Miles Endurance Run
Squaw Valley, United States
June 26, 2027 to June 27, 2027Date confirmed
160.93 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+3
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Bishop High Sierra Ultras
Bishop, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
100 km80 km53 km32.2 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+1
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Nail the Rail
Sashta Lake, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
Lakes & PondsCity Run
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Avenue des Géants
Crescent City, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km
Public ParkForest+2
Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
paiute meadows
Susanville, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
50 km30 km21.1 km
Public ParkNature & Off-Road+2
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Revel Reno Tahoe Marathon
Nevada City, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km
DesertNight Run+3
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Run to the Beach
Tahoe Vista, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
10 km5 km
Lakes & PondsCulture & History+4
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
June 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2027 - Jun 20, 2027 | The Broken Arrow Skyrace | Squaw Valley, California, US | Trail Running | 42.5 km21.75 km18 km10.4 km |
| Jun 26, 2027 - Jun 27, 2027 | Western States 100-Miles Endurance Run | Squaw Valley, California, US | Trail Running | 160.93 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Bishop High Sierra Ultras | Bishop, California, US | Trail Running | 100 km80 km53 km32.2 km |
| Date to be announced | Nail the Rail | Sashta Lake, California, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Avenue des Géants | Crescent City, California, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | paiute meadows | Susanville, California, US | Road Running | 50 km30 km21.1 km |
| Date to be announced | Revel Reno Tahoe Marathon | Nevada City, California, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Run to the Beach | Tahoe Vista, California, US | Trail Running | 10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Signal Peak Trail Runs | Emigrant Gap, California, US | Trail Running | 50 km38 km |
| Date to be announced | Truckee Half Marathon and 5K | Truckee, California, US | Trail Running | 21 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Run in RedWoods | Orick, California, US | Road Running | 5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running territory of Northen California (United States, California) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 11 public events and 29 individual races, including 2 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running and Road Running. Key host locations include Squaw Valley, Bishop, Sashta Lake, and Crescent City. Notable events in the selection include The Broken Arrow Skyrace, Western States 100-Miles Endurance Run, and Bishop High Sierra Ultras.
Race distances span from 5 km to 160.9 km, reaching up to +5,400 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Northen California includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Northen California?
RunningCompass currently lists 11 verified events with 29 individual races in Northen California. A total of 2 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include The Broken Arrow Skyrace, Western States 100-Miles Endurance Run, and Bishop High Sierra Ultras.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Northen California?
Events in Northen California focus on Trail Running and Road Running. Course distances range from 5 km entry-level races up to 160.9 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Squaw Valley, Bishop, Sashta Lake, and Crescent City.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Northen California?
The most selective courses in Northen California climb up to +5,400 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Northen California?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.