Trail Running calendar near Bakersfield 2026-2027

Celebrate Valentine's Day at Farmer Bob's Live Love Run 5K in Ivanhoe's Seven Sycamores Ranch. Chip timed 5K through orange orchards with DJ music, finisher medal and freshly picked oranges for a fun, festive morning.

Explore scenic fire roads and foothill trails at Tejon Ranch with sweeping Tehachapi views and chances to spot elk, deer or raptors. Distances from 11k to 100k, plus camping and a lively finish festival with food and beer.

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.

Join AllWeDoIsRun for scenic trail events across central California with distances from 5K to 100 mile and multi day endurance options. ATRA and RRCA standards guarantee a quality race experience for ultrarunners and trail fans.

Run Santa Barbara's rugged front country on the Nine Trails 35 mile endurance race March 14, 2026, with an option for a half out and back route. Expect steep, technical trails, big climbs, aid stations, and spectacular coastal views.

Experience scenic single track ridgelines and canyon trails in the Valencia hills north of Los Angeles on March 21, 2026. Choose a 10K, half marathon or challenging 50K ultra with big climbs, aid stations and finishers' swag.

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 at Surfers Point in Ventura invites runners to 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon distances along a scenic beach path held in memory of a local runner. Enjoy marked out and back loops, an aid station 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.

Join AllWeDoIsRun for scenic trail events across central California with distances from 5K to 100 mile and multi day endurance options. ATRA and RRCA standards guarantee a quality race experience for ultrarunners and trail fans.

Run Forever Brave at West Creek Park in Valencia on May 24, with 5k, 10k, 15k and a half marathon on scenic out and back loops. Aid stations every loop, finisher medals, free photos and post race snacks make for a fun, community day.

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.

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 on October 17, 2026 in Springville CA for trail 5K, 10K, 2 Mile Walk and a kids run during the Apple Festival. Scenic Sierra foothill trails and family friendly fun make this a beloved community tradition.

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.