Trail Running calendar near Goleta 2026-2027

Multiple looped trail distances from 5k to a half marathon at West Creek Park, Valencia on May 24, 2026, with aid stations each loop, finisher medals, goodie bags, free photos, and posted results.

A movement-focused running event in San Luis Obispo with in-person and worldwide virtual options. Timed loop races and a 5.5 mile King of the Mountain loop plus a post-run ceremony offer a finish without alcohol.

Malibu Canyon Trail Races at Point Mugu State Park in Malibu, CA on June 6, 2026 offers trail distances from a half marathon to 100K. The event is sold out with a waitlist and has volunteer shifts that can be traded for a free KHraces entry..

A four race series of open 5 km races at Panorama Vista Preserve in Bakersfield, with Youth, High School and Adult divisions, two waves, a 45 minute time limit, and series scoring that counts each runner's best three races.

A supported trail event at Topanga State Park offering 10k and 15k races, a non-timed Hiker’s Delight, and a kids 1k, with marked singletrack and fire road routes, aid stations, chip timing, and a timed Downhill Mile cash bonus.

A sober-focused running event on June 27 at Cerro San Luis with a one-loop 5.5 mile race and 2, 4, and 6 hour timed loops, offering in person and worldwide virtual participation plus a post run ceremony and live results.

A community July 4 event in Newhall Park featuring a flat, paved 5K along the parade route, a Kid K, and a Masters Mile Walk, with shirts, medals, an expo, and awards benefiting local high school cross-country programs.

Two trail races at Elings Park in Santa Barbara on July 4, 2026 featuring a 5K and a 2K kids run that adults may enter; registration fees are $40 and $20 respectively.

A mid July trail event on Mulholland ridgeline near Tarzana offering Half Marathon, relay, 10K, and 5K. Expect full sun, rolling climbs, scenic valley and ocean views, and an official shirt and finisher medal.

Tough Mugu is a Malibu trail running event at Point Mugu State Park offering 25k and 10k courses on the Ray Miller Trail, with marked routes, aid stations, chip timing, finisher medals, race shirts and a post race festival.

A rugged trail event at Malibu Creek State Park offering a 50k (29.4 miles, 5,784 ft) and a 25k (14.87 miles, 2,947 ft), stocked aid stations, enforced cut-offs, and prize money including a $3,500 50k purse.

A community race at Thousand Hills Ranch on 09/06/2026 featuring a Kids Mile, 5K and 10K across mixed trail and paved ranchland. The event supports Central Coast Athletics Foundation and 17 Strong and includes a post-race festival.

A Topanga trail event with a sunset 10k featuring about 1,360 ft of vertical and a non-timed 4.5 mile Hiker's Delight. The event offers aid stations, a 21 plus beer garden, plant-based tacos, sports massage and awards.

Trail races of 50K, 30K and 15K around Corriganville Park in Simi Valley with sandstone outcrops, oak savannahs, water sources and mountain and ocean views. A portion of proceeds supports the Challenged Athletes Foundation.

A multi-day timed event at Sand Creek Ranch in Los Olivos, CA where runners complete as many 3.4 mile laps with about 400 ft gain as they can. Camping and parking are free and aid stations are on course.

A trail running event in Chesebro Canyon near Agoura, California offering 50K, a trail half marathon and a 5k on varied singletrack and fire roads. Aid stations, finisher medals, post-race tacos and a beer garden for ages 21 and up.

A multi distance trail event on the Gaviota Coast near Santa Barbara, with routes to Gaviota Peak and ridgelines. Distances range from 12 kilometers to 100 miles and proceeds support local trail maintenance.

A Spartan race weekend at Santa Margarita Ranch offering obstacle races from a 5 km Sprint to a 50 km Ultra, plus kids races and an obstacle workshop, set among vineyards and forested terrain.

A Spartan Trifecta Weekend at Santa Margarita Ranch with Sprint, Super, Beast and a 50K Ultra across vineyard and forest terrain, plus kids races, an obstacle workshop, spectator access and a multi-race Trifecta Pass.

Rancho Ramble Trail Run at Santa Margarita Ranch offers 10K, half marathon and 50K races over soft, hilly trails with changing terrain. The event is part of a Spartan OCR festival weekend and features Central Coast scenery.