Trail Work Series

Bay Area

Welcome to the 2026 Bay Area Trail Work Series!

We are excited to partner with Dirt G’s, Bay Area Ridge Trail, Mount Diablo Trails Alliance, Rooted Vallejo, and Solano Land Trust to present the 2026 Bay Area Trail Work Series in the Bay Area, California. This brings our local community of runners together to learn about and care for the living landscapes we run with. Through repetitive, hands-on service events with an educational component, we can share ecological values and create strong connections that inspire runners to care for the people and places they love.

This 2026 Bay Area Trail Work Series will include four independent trail work events, some with their own short and unique educational component. Each event will be approved, permitted, and insured by the respective land agency, led by Dirt G’a, and managed by Runners for Public Lands Staff and volunteers. Participants are not required to attend all events but can earn prizes/incentives from our brand coalition sponsors including nomadix, Teva, KEEN, and GU for attending multiple events.

Registration for February 14 and April 18 is open now and more is coming. Please note the days and times of all events are subject to change based on the discretion of the land managers, current conditions and weather.

Click on the events below to learn more and register.

February 28: Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi, Fairfield

March 14: Rooted Vallejo Event (info coming soon)

April 18: Ridge View Trail Dig Day, Mount Diablo

November 7: Bay Area Ridge Trail (info coming soon)

“I have found a deeper appreciation and respect, not only for the trails I enjoy running on, but also for all the volunteers and park staff after experiencing my first trail work. I have become more knowledgeable about different trail systems and the local flora and fauna. These trails become accessible and enjoyable for everyone because of the hard work and time volunteers and park crews put into digging, picking up trash, moving rocks, clearing bushes, and more.

 

RPL’s partnership with the local land management and organizations brings communities together in taking action towards a similar goal—to keep our trails safe and enjoyable for everyone. Seeing people from the running biking, and hiking groups work together is an incredibly heartwarming experience. The more people get involved in trail work, the more they are motivated and inspired to give back and leave a positive impact. It is a lot of work sometimes but is definitely fun and rewarding!”

— Kristine Fuentes, RPL Ambassador, Bay Area