Trail Running calendar near Bakersfield 2026-2027

This inaugural Valentine's Day 5K takes runners through the orange orchards of a historic citrus ranch in Ivanhoe. The chip-timed course starts and finishes inside a wedding venue. Participants receive a t-shirt, finisher medal, snack pack,..

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.

A chip timed trail event at Panorama Vista Preserve with 6K and 12K courses, hand made age group awards, event shirt, post race pancake breakfast, raffles, and a finisher medal.

The Santa Barbara Nine Trails is a trail run event on March 14, 2026, featuring 35-mile and 17-mile distances. It takes place in Santa Barbara, California. Registration is handled via an online platform, with a detailed runner guide availab..

Event Details The Nine Trails 35 Mile Endurance Run and a non-competitive 18-mile fun run take place in Santa Barbara, California. The start and finish area is the Jesusita Trailhead on San Roque Road. Course Description The main 35-mile co..

Explore the hills of Valencia on March 21, 2026, with a choice of 10K, half marathon, or 50K ultra trail distances. The course features single-track trails, challenging climbs, and panoramic ridge views. This cupless event provides a shirt,..

A trail event in Inyokern offering 5, 10, 18, and 26.2 mile options where runners may team with burros; proceeds benefit volunteer-run animal and community charities.

Yaya's Run honors a local runner with a celebration on the Ventura beach path. Choose from a 5k, 10k, 15k, or half marathon on this scenic, marked course. Your registration includes a finisher medal, goodie bag, and free photos.

Trail races at The Lakes Community Center in Lake Hughes on April 18, 2026, offering distances from 30K to 100 miles; the 100K and 100M are Western States qualifiers and the 50M awards AC100 Sterling Silver tickets to top finishers.

A community trail event at Porterville Military Academy offering 5K, 10K, a kids 1/4 mile and virtual 5K/10K options, free race shirts and medals, age-group prizes, and support for the local EAA chapter.

A multi distance trail running event May 1 to 3, 2026 in Los Padres National Forest near Ojai, CA. Races range from 10K to 100 miles with large elevation gain, limited to 150 entries and subject to strict qualifying and refund rules.

A trail event in Santa Clarita on May 2, 2026, offering distances from 5K to 120K plus 6 hour, 12 hour, and 24 hour timed categories and team relay options.

A trail run through Dry Creek Preserve in Woodlake, California, with competitive and fun 5k options plus a kids race. The 3.16 mile course features river crossings, 257 feet of elevation gain and chip timing with live results.

Born to Run Ultra Marathon Extravaganza takes place in Los Olivos, California. It features a range of distances from 10 miles to 100 miles, as well as multi-day events. Registration for 2026 opens in December 2025.

The Forever Brave event in Valencia offers four distances on an easy-to-follow loop course. Runners receive custom medals, free photos, and post-race snacks. It's a community-focused race with options for everyone.

A trail race in the Angeles National Forest offering a 50k, half marathon and 21k route across technical singletrack and ridgelines, with aid stations, finish-line food and massage, awards, and shuttle-served parking.

A four-race summer series of open 5k events at Panorama Vista Preserve in Bakersfield from June 13 to July 25, 2026, with Youth, High School and Adult divisions, points-based scoring using best three results, and prizes for top finishers.

Trail running at Corriganville Park in Simi Valley with 50K, 30K and 15K routes through Rocky Peak, Las Lljas and Tapo Canyon. The event features varied terrain, aid stations, and a portion of proceeds benefiting the Challenged Athletes Fou..

Run through the striking rock formations of Vasquez Rocks on one of four trail distances. The courses range from a scenic 5K to a demanding half marathon with significant elevation. The event provides aid station support and commemorative s..

Run or walk on scenic dirt roads and trails in the Sierra foothills. The Springville Apple Run features a 5K, 10K trail run, a 2-mile walk, and a kids' half-mile run. It's a classic community event tied to the local Apple Festival.