Trail Running calendar near Bakersfield 2026-2027

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Farmer Bob's Live, Love, Run 5K winding through orange orchards on a picturesque citrus ranch in Ivanhoe. Chip timed with a custom finisher medal, fresh picked oranges and a lively DJ celebration.

Trail races at Tejon Ranch near Lebec California include 100k 50k 25k and 11k on fire roads with marked courses aid stations and chip timing. The event offers camping options a finish festival with food and a beer garden for 21 plus.

Pick a scenic 6K or adventurous 12K through Panorama Vista Preserve along the Kern River with flat fast stretches and bluff climbs. Chip timing, custom shirt and finisher medal plus pancakes and raffles make this a fun community run.

Santa Barbara Nine Trails presents two endurance runs in Santa Barbara, CA on March 14, 2026, with 35-mile and 17-mile options. Waitlist registration is open and entries await USFS permit approval.

A 35 mile endurance run in Santa Barbara on March 14, 2026, traversing steep, rocky, technical trails with over 10,000 feet of vertical gain and limited support. A shorter half course of about 17 to 18 miles is also offered.

A trail race in Valencia near Santa Clarita on March 21, 2026 offering 10K, Half Marathon and 50K courses with singletrack, substantial climbing and panoramic ridgeline views. Timing, aid stations and finisher medals are provided.

Join the unique Run with the Burros in Inyokern, CA, a pack burro race and trail run across scenic desert terrain. Choose from marathon, 18 mile, 10 mile or 5 mile courses while supporting local animal rescues and community causes.

Yaya's Run in Ventura invites runners to a scenic beach path race at Surfers Point with 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon options. Join this memorial event for a morning of ocean views, supportive aid stations and finisher medals.

Challenge yourself on scenic, rugged Southern California trails at the Leona Divide Races in Lake Hughes, with distances from 30K to a 100 mile Western States qualifier. Race day is April 18 with optional packet pickup the Friday before.

Join the 3rd Annual Porterville 5K and 10K Trail Run on April 18, 2026 at Porterville Military Academy for dirt path out and back courses, kids races and a virtual option. Enjoy shirts, medals, chip timing and support the local EAA chapter.

Coyote Two Moon is a challenging multi distance trail running weekend in Ojai, California, May 1 to 3, 2026, with options from 10K to a rugged 100 mile featuring massive climbing. Field is limited to 150 runners so sign up early.

Run the Sasquatch Trail Run in Woodlake CA on May 9, 2026 with competitive, fun and virtual 5k options plus a kids race. Scenic 3.16 mile course has river crossings, finisher shirt and medal and benefits Dry Creek Preserve.

A multi distance ultramarathon in Los Olivos CA on May 16, 2026 offering races from 10 mile to 100 mile plus 3 day and 4 day options. Registration for 2026 opens December 1, 2025.

Forever Brave at West Creek Park in Valencia CA on May 24, 2026 invites runners from 5k to half marathon on scenic looped trails with aid stations each lap. Finishers get custom medals, free photos, snacks, and fast posted results.

Pacifico Ultra is a fully supported trail race near Palmdale CA with a challenging 50k and half marathon across technical singletrack and mountain roads. Expect high elevation, aid stations, shuttle service and a true wilderness vibe.

A trail running event at Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park on October 17, 2026 offering Half Marathon+, 15K, 10K and 5K courses with rocky single track, a 500 foot tunnel on some routes, and multiple aid stations.

Run the Springville Apple Run during the Apple Festival for scenic trail courses in the Sierra foothills. Options include a 5K, 10K trail, 2 mile walk and a half mile kids race for the whole family.

Join the 23rd annual Tulare Santa Fe Trail A Thon 5k Run/Walk on November 7 at Live Oak Park to support the Tulare Sunrise Rotary scholarship fund. All finishers get a commemorative medal and top runners receive trophies and gift cards.

Run the unique empty Kaweah Lake bottom in Three Rivers CA. Choose 5k or 10K, snag a finisher tee and wood medal, enjoy post race food and music, and support St Anthony Retreat.

Join the Third Annual SCTC 5K Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving in Santa Clarita Central Park, a scenic hilly 5K with a 1K kids run. Support Santa Clarita Track Club as runners of all ages race for a great cause.