Trail Running calendar near Bakersfield 2025-2026

The Bandit Ultra Trail is a premier trail running event held in Simi Valley, California, at Corriganville Park. Offering three race distances—50K, 30K, and 15K—the course traverses the scenic Rocky Peak area, known for its striking sandstone boulders, oak savannahs, and diverse wildlife habitats. Ru..

The Back On The Ranch Trail Run, held at the private Sand Creek Ranch in Los Olivos, California, is an annual trail running event featuring multiple timed race options including 3, 6, 12, 24, and 48-hour runs. Participants complete as many 3.25-mile loops as possible on a clockwise, single-direction..

The SPACEROCK Trail Race is an annual trail running event held at the iconic Vasquez Rocks Natural Park in Agua Dulce, California. Scheduled for October 18, 2025, it offers multiple race distances including a challenging Half Marathon+ (nearly 14 miles with over 3,200 feet of elevation gain), 15K, 1..

The Twilight's Last Gleaming Cross Country Challenge will take place in Ventura on Saturday 25 October 2025.

The Tulare Santa Fe Trail-A-Thon 5k is an annual community running event held in Tulare, California, hosted by the Tulare Sunrise Rotary Club. The race starts and finishes at Live Oak Park, offering a scenic course with ample space for participants to enjoy the day. This 5k run/walk supports the clu..

The Over The Hill Track Club High Desert 50K & 30K is an annual ultramarathon held in Ridgecrest, California, organized by the Over The Hill Track Club since 1986. The race features 50K and 30K loop courses through rolling desert terrain with elevations ranging from 2,400 to 3,500 feet. Starting and..

The Hanukkah 8 Krazy Kilometers is an annual family-friendly running event held at Panorama Vista Preserve in Bakersfield, California. Participants can choose between an 8K race and a 2K Latke Loop Fun Run/Walk, both set on scenic trails along the Kern River Parkway. The event celebrates Hanukkah, t..

The Santa Barbara Nine Trails is a trail running event held in Santa Barbara, California, featuring two distance options: 35 miles and 17 miles. Organized by AllWeDoIsRun, the race takes place on scenic trails along the California Central Coast, offering runners a challenging and picturesque course...

The Valencia Trail Race, held in Valencia, California, offers a challenging and scenic trail running experience with three distance options: 10K, half marathon, and 50K ultra. Set against the backdrop of Southern California's hills and mountains near state park boundaries, the course features single..

Run With The Burros is a unique trail running event held annually on the second Saturday of April in Inyokern, California, near Highway 14 and Indian Wells Canyon Road. The race offers four distances: 5, 10, 18, and 26.2 miles, with participants having the option to run with or without a donkey, com..

The Leona Divide is a challenging trail running event held in Lake Hughes, California, at The Lakes Community Center. It offers multiple race distances including 30K, 50K, 50-mile, 100K, and 100-mile options, with the 100K and 100-mile races serving as Western States 100 qualifiers. The course featu..

Coyote Two Moon is a challenging trail running event held in the scenic Los Padres National Forest near Ojai, California. The race offers a variety of distances ranging from a 10K fun run to ultra distances including 30K, 55K, 55 miles, 100K, and a grueling 100-mile course. The ultra courses feature..

The Born to Run Ultra Marathon Extravaganza is a multi-day trail running event held in Los Olivos, California. Scheduled for May 16, 2026, it offers a variety of distances including 10, 20, 30, and 100 miles, as well as challenging 3-day and 4-day race options. The event is part of the AllWeDoIsRun..