Trail Running calendar near Bakersfield 2026-2027

We have found 23 Trailruns within 80 miles of Bakersfield. See below where and when you can find the races.

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..

Course Overview The Santa Barbara Nine Trails 35 Mile Endurance Run is a point-to-point course that covers much of the Santa Barbara front country trail system. The route starts at the Jesusita Trailhead on San Roque Road and goes to the Ro..

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,..

April 2026

Santa Barbara Tough Enough The Santa Barbara Tough Enough is a 59-mile event that runs mostly along the Transverse Range ridgeline. It starts at Toro Canyon Park in Montecito and finishes at Nojoqui Falls Park near Solvang. The course is ru..

Run with or without a donkey in this unique trail race supporting donkey rescue. Choose from four distances on a scenic course near Inyokern. It's a full fundraising event with team competitions available.

Join this community focused event at Ventura Beach featuring multiple distances from 5k to a half marathon. Enjoy a relaxed run along beach path loops with finisher medals, photos, and snacks included for all participants.

Leona Divide offers five trail distances from 30K to 100 miles in Lake Hughes, California. The event serves as a qualifier for Western States and awards tickets for the Angeles Crest 100. Registration closes on April 1.

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.

May 2026

Event Details Coyote Two Moon is a trail running event taking place over three days in early May in Ojai, California. The event is set in the Los Padres National Forest and features multiple race distances. The total number of participant s..

This trail race in Santa Clarita's historic Placerita Canyon offers a wide range of distances, from a 5K to a 120K ultramarathon. The course travels through the golden hills of the East Walker Ranch Open Space, featuring singletrack trails..

Chase the legend through the scenic Dry Creek Preserve. This unique 5k trail run features river crossings and a playful Sasquatch theme. Part of the proceeds support the local nature preserve.

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 Páli Peak Trail Run takes place at the scenic Rio Bravo Ranch in Bakersfield. Choose from a 5K, 10K, or 21K half marathon, with proceeds supporting a college scholarship fund. Runners receive a shirt, medal, photos, and post-race snacks..

Join the Forever Brave event in Valencia for a 5k, 10k, 15k, or half marathon at West Creek Park. Enjoy a loop-based course with finisher medals and professional timing for all participants.

Event Information The Pacifico Ultra is a trail running event taking place on May 30, 2026, in the Angeles National Forest near Palmdale, California. It features a 50k Ultra and a Half-Marathon (21k Trail) distance. Courses The event offers..

June 2026

Event Overview The Summer Grand Prix is a series of four 5 km races held on Saturdays throughout the summer of 2026. All events take place at Panorama Vista Preserve in Bakersfield, California. Race Details The series consists of four indiv..

September 2026

Bandit Ultra Trail offers three scenic distances through the mountains and canyons of Simi Valley, starting at the historic Corriganville Park. The 50K route features several aid stations with specific cut-off times. A portion of proceeds s..

October 2026

Run among the iconic rock formations at Vasquez Rocks Natural Park in Aqua Dulce on October 17, 2026. SPACEROCK Trail Race features 5K, 10K, 15K and half marathon routes on scenic trails for runners of all abilities.

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.

November 2026

A community 5k in Tulare that begins and ends at Live Oak Park and benefits the Tulare Sunrise Rotary Club’s High School Scholarship Program. Awards include finisher medals, age-group medals, and prizes for the fastest male and female.