Trail Running calendar near Bakersfield 2025-2026

Run the scenic Kaweah Lake Bottom Trail on Saturday, November 1 in Three Rivers, CA with 5K and 10K options over paved and dirt trails near Sequoia National Park. Enjoy a finisher tee, custom wood medal, free photos and live results.

Join the Santa Clarita Trail Race Saturday November 1 2025 in Placerita Canyon with 5K, 10K, half marathon and 28K entries. Run flowing singletrack and rugged roads with big climbs and panoramic views over the Santa Clarita Valley.

Take on the rugged Rock Cobbler Run at Rio Bravo Ranch, a scenic off road trail challenge with steep climbs, timed results and special prizes for top finishers. Limited to 300 entrants, it includes pasta dinner, swag and aid stations.

Run or walk the Tulare Santa Fe Trail A Thon 5k at Live Oak Park for a lively community morning that supports local student scholarships. Finishers get commemorative medals and top runners earn trophies.

Run I Didn't Make It to CIF on Nov 15 in Ojai, a lively 3 mile cross country over scenic campus dirt trails with start and finish on the track. Entry includes electronic timing, a finisher medal, T shirt and post race snacks.

Join the 29th annual Patagonia Salmon Run 5K in Ventura on November 16, 2025, a lively community race supporting South Coast Habitat Restoration. This zero waste event celebrates local conservation with scenic coastal streets and post race..

Run the 38th High Desert Ultra in Ridgecrest, California on December 6, 2025, with 50K, 30K, and a new 10K through scenic desert loops. Proceeds support youth running and community charities and all finishers get a handmade ceramic medal.

Join the Hanukkah 8 Krazy Kilometers in Bakersfield for a festive 8K or 2K Latke Loop at Panorama Vista Preserve along the Kern River. Enjoy medals, music, treats and a family friendly community run.

Ring in 2026 with the Happy New Year Run at West Creek Park in Valencia, CA. Choose from 5k, 10k, 15k or half marathon on scenic looped trails, enjoy finisher medals, free photos and a festive start to your year.

Back On The Ranch Trail Run Back On The Ranch Trail Run takes place on October 3 and 4, 2025, in Los Olivos, CA. The event offers timed and multi-duration trail options. Distances and formats listed for the event include: 3 hour 6 hour 12..

Join the VALENCIA Trail Race in Valencia California on March 21, 2026 for scenic, rugged single track and ridge runs with 10K, half marathon and 50K distances. Expect big climbs, friendly aid stations and a festive finish.

Run with the Burros is a Pack Burro Race and trail run in Inyokern, CA on April 11, 2026. Choose from marathon to 5 mile courses, race with or without a burro, and support local donkey rescue and a breakfast burrito charity.

Join Porterville Military Academy for the 3rd Annual 5K/10K Trail Run on April 18 along scenic dirt paths with a kids 1/4 mile and virtual options. Enjoy a race shirt, finisher medal and chip timing while supporting the local EAA chapter.

Challenge yourself on the scenic Sierra foothills at the Leona Divide trail races in Lake Hughes, CA on April 18, 2026. Distances from 30K to 100 Miler include Western States 100 qualifiers for the 100 Miler and 100K.

Join Coyote Two Moon, May 1 to 3, 2026 in Ojai, California, for scenic trail ultras in Los Padres National Forest with distances from 10K to 100 Miler. Expect big climbing, rugged singletrack, and a small field for a true mountain test.

Back On The Ranch Trail Run Back On The Ranch Trail Run takes place on October 3 and 4, 2025, in Los Olivos, CA. The event offers timed and multi-duration trail options. Distances and formats listed for the event include: 3 hour 6 hour 12..

Run high mountain trails around Pacifico Mountain in the scenic Angeles National Forest with options of a 50k ultra or 21k trail race. Enjoy alpine views, aid stations, finish line food and on course support for a true SoCal trail day.

Back On The Ranch Trail Run returns to Sand Creek Ranch, Los Olivos for a weekend of looped trail races from 3 hour to 48 hour formats plus a non runner option. Run a scenic 3.4 mile loop with 400 feet of climbing, camp on course, and earn..