Trail Running calendar near Bakersfield 2025-2026

Join the Hanukkah 8 Krazy Kilometers on December 14, 2025 at Panorama Vista Preserve in Bakersfield for a scenic trail 8K or family friendly 2K Latke Loop, available in person or virtually. Expect swag, music and community fun.

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.

Celebrate Valentine's Day at Farmer Bob's Live, Love, Run 5K through orange orchards to a finish inside a historic wedding venue. Collect five sealed cards for a poker showdown at the finish with prizes, custom medals and live chip timing.

Run scenic trails at Tejon Ranch near LA with options from 11k to a rugged 100k through canyons, creeks and sage country. Fully marked courses, staffed aid stations, camping and a finish festival with food and beer.

Experience rugged mountain trails and sweeping views at Tierra Redonda Mountain Trail Run and Camp in Bradley California on November 15 2025. Choose from epic 48 hour and 24 hour challenges or 20 km 10 km and 5 km distances.

Tackle the Santa Barbara Nine Trails 35 mile course on scenic coastal trails with steep, technical terrain and over 10,000 feet of climbing. This remote, challenging route rewards experienced trail runners with amazing views.

Take on scenic ridgelines and canyon trails at the VALENCIA Trail Race in Valencia Santa Clarita CA on March 21 2026, with 10K, half marathon and 50K ultra distances. Expect big climbs, aid stations and a finisher medal in a limited field e..

Run with the Burros in Inyokern CA mixes classic pack burro racing with trail running across desert terrain, raising funds for local animal charities. Choose from marathon to 5 mile distances and race solo or paired with a burro.

Soak up ocean views at Yaya's Run in Ventura, offering 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon on the scenic Surfers Point beach path. Enjoy custom finisher medals, free photos and post race snacks while racing along a fast, friendly course.

Run the Leona Divide trail races in Lake Hughes, CA on April 18, 2026, with distances from 30K to 100 Miler. Western States qualifiers and AC100 tickets are on the line, with athlete guides and optional bib pickup the day 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 multi distance trail running event May 1 to 3, 2026 in Ojai, CA set in the rugged Los Padres National Forest. Expect big climbs, sweeping views and a limited 150 person field for an intimate mountain challenge.

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.

Tierra Redonda Mountain Trail Run and Camp brings runners to scenic Bradley, CA for trails, camaraderie, and camping. Choose from options from 5 km to 48 hour and enjoy singletrack and community vibes.

Run scenic mountain trails in the Angeles National Forest near Palmdale with 50k and half marathon options. Expect technical singletrack, big elevation and full race services including finisher medals, aid stations and finish line tacos.

Test your limits at SPACEROCK in Vasquez Rocks on October 17, 2026 with looped trail options from 5K to a Half Marathon+ just under 14 miles and 3,200 feet of climbing. Expect rocky single track, a 500 foot Black Hole tunnel and cupless aid..

Join the Springville Apple Run at the Apple Festival for community fun on scenic dirt and single track trails in the Sierra foothills. Choose a 5K, 10K trail, 2 mile walk or kids run with chip timing.

The Tulare Santa Fe Trail-A-Thon will take place in Tulare on Saturday 7 November 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

The Kaweah Lake Bottom Trail Run will take place in Three Rivers on Saturday 14 November 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.