Outdoor events near Salinas, California
16 outdoor events are on within 25 miles of Salinas over the next three months: 8 races, 5 group outings and classes, and 3 ranger-led or guided programs. 5 are this weekend. A typical October day in Salinas reaches about 74°F and drops to 50°F, with rain or snow about 1 day in 11 (NOAA 30-year average).
- 16 upcoming
- 5 this weekend
- October: 11
- November: 3
- December: 2
- Guided tourWildflower WalkFri, Oct 9 · 3:00 PM · +5 more datesAsilomar State Beach · 17 mi from SalinasFree
- RaceMonterey's Breast Cancer Awareness RunSat, Oct 10 · 8:15 AMMonterey · 16 mi from Salinas
- VolunteerHabitat Restoration Volunteer DaySat, Oct 10 · 9:00 AM · +2 more datesCarmel River State Beach · 20 mi from SalinasFree
- Guided tourFremont Peak Observatory Evening ProgramSat, Oct 10 · 8:00 PM · +1 more dateFremont Peak State Park · 8.9 mi from SalinasFree
- RaceRock & RunSun, Oct 11 · 8:00 AMGraniterock - A.R. Wilson Quarry, Aromas · 13 mi from Salinas
- VolunteerBroom Bash Volunteer DayMon, Oct 12 · 9:00 AM · +2 more datesIshxenta State Park · 21 mi from SalinasFree
- VolunteerHabitat Restoration Volunteer DayWed, Oct 14 · 9:00 AM · +6 more datesPoint Lobos State Natural Reserve · 21 mi from SalinasFree
- VolunteerHabitat Restoration Volunteer DaySat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AM · +2 more datesFort Ord Dunes State Park · 11 mi from SalinasFree
- half marathon · marathon · 10K · 5KMonterey Coastal Trail 26.2, 13.1, 10k, 5kSun, Oct 18 · 3:00 PMMonterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey · 16 mi from Salinas
- 5KEden Rift Haunted Wine Run 5kSat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AMEden Rift Vineyards, Hollister · 19 mi from Salinas
- VolunteerHabitat Restoration Volunteer DayTue, Oct 27 · 9:00 AM · +2 more datesGarrapata State Park · 23 mi from SalinasFree
- Guided tourDiscovering Connections – A Focus on BirdingFri, Nov 6 · 9:30 AMIshxenta State Park · 19 mi from Salinas
- RaceGarlic City Turkey TrotThu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AMGilroy · 21 mi from Salinas
- RaceCVAC Turkey Trot 2026Thu, Nov 26 · 5:00 PMSouth Bank Trail, Carmel · 17 mi from Salinas
- RaceRun Rudolph RunSat, Dec 12 · 8:30 AMPacific Grove · 16 mi from Salinas
- RaceThe Krew Runner's 3rd Annual Santa Con RunSun, Dec 13 · 7:00 AMSalinas · 1.5 mi from Salinas
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Schedules come from park agencies, race sites and organizers' own calendars, checked daily. Events can change, so check the event page before you go. Typical weather is the NOAA 1991–2020 average.
