Trail Running calendar near Baywood-Los Osos 2025-2026

Spartan Trail Central California at Santa Margarita on November 9 offers 50K, half marathon and 10K over rolling grassy hills, cow pastures and oak lined arroyos. Tackle steep climbs and uneven footing, then enjoy local wine after the race.

Test your grit in a Last One Standing challenge at Smith Ranch: run a 4.18 mile loop each hour on scenic dirt trails until only one remains. Camp, hearty aid station fare, campfire and a western style buckle for the final finisher.

Run the scenic 10 km dirt loop at Smith Ranch for a weekend of trails, live music, nightly bonfires, and family friendly fun. Distances range from 5 km to 48 hour events, with awards for all finishers and handcrafted trophies for top runner..

Island View Endurance Run in Goleta, CA offers distances from 12 km to 100 mile across scenic coastal trails with big climbing. Supportive aid stations and buckle awards for 100 mile finishers make this a memorable ultrarunning test.

La Cuesta Ranch Trail Run invites runners to tackle scenic dirt trails along West Cuesta Ridge and Poly Canyon with 10K, 20K or 30K loop options. Start and finish at the ranch barn with aid stations, finisher awards and a custom tee.

Join Elevate in Santa Maria on Feb 13 and 14, 2026 for a community focused 5k loop or an all day 12 hour lap challenge on the First Baptist Church campus. All proceeds support the Elevate missions project and awards will be given.

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..

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..