Trail Running calendar near Goleta 2025-2026

Take on the rugged Rock Cobbler Run at Rio Bravo Ranch, a scenic off road trail challenge with steep climbs, timed results and special prizes for top finishers. Limited to 300 entrants, it includes pasta dinner, swag and aid stations.

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.

Run I Didn't Make It to CIF on Nov 15 in Ojai, a lively 3 mile cross country over scenic campus dirt trails with start and finish on the track. Entry includes electronic timing, a finisher medal, T shirt and post race snacks.

Join the 29th annual Patagonia Salmon Run, a scenic 5K in Ventura on November 16, 2025 that supports South Coast Habitat Restoration and its Ventura River fish passage project. Run, reduce waste, and celebrate local habitat conservation.

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.

Challenge yourself on rugged coastal trails at the Ray Miller 50/50 at Point Mugu State Park in Malibu on December 6, 2025. With 50 mile, 50K and 30K options, the 2025 race is sold out and the waitlist is closed.

Run under the stars on fully marked fire road courses at Mulholland Gateway Park in Tarzana, with 5K and 10K night options. Bring a working headlamp, enjoy aid stations, and collect a finisher medal and shirt.

Celebrate Hanukkah with the Hanukkah 8 Krazy Kilometers at Panorama Vista Preserve in Bakersfield. Run an 8K or 2K Latke Loop in person or virtually and enjoy a custom finisher medal, Hanukkah swag, and festive community spirit.

Join Paramount Ranch Trail Runs on December 20, 2025 for scenic trail races through the historic Paramount Ranch in Agoura Hills. Choose from 10K up to 50K and enjoy varied terrain, stunning views and a community race day organized by KHrac..

Ring in 2026 with the Happy New Year Run at West Creek Park in Valencia, CA. Choose from 5k, 10k, 15k or half marathon on scenic looped trails, enjoy finisher medals, free photos and a festive start to your year.

Run looped 10K, 20K or 30K courses on dirt trails and ranch roads at La Cuesta Ranch, with sweeping views of West Cuesta Ridge and a historic barn start and finish. Aid stations, finisher awards and onsite camping make for a rustic, well su..

The Sean O'Brien event in Calabasas, California, offers multiple trail running distances including 100K, 50 miles, 50K, marathon, and 30K. The 100K race serves as a qualifier for the 2026 Western States 100. The course features scenic trail..

Run the Boney Mountain Trail Run at Rancho Sierra Vista Satwiwa on Feb 7, 2026 for ocean views, creek crossings and steep climbs in Point Mugu. Choose 13.1 or 4.4 mile routes and finish with a medal, shirt and plant based breakfast.

Run beneath Boney Mountain on rugged single track with creek crossings and ocean views. Choose a backcountry half or 7k and enjoy a lively post race festival with tacos, massages and finisher swag.

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.

Experience rugged mountain trails and sweeping views at Tierra Redonda Mountain Trail Run and Camp in Bradley California on November 15 2025. Choose from epic 48 hour and 24 hour challenges or 20 km 10 km and 5 km distances.

Experience rugged mountain trails and sweeping views at Tierra Redonda Mountain Trail Run and Camp in Bradley California on November 15 2025. Choose from epic 48 hour and 24 hour challenges or 20 km 10 km and 5 km distances.

Run scenic singletrack through Las Virgenes Canyon in Calabasas with 22k and 10k options featuring hills, switchbacks and creek crossings. This March event is Race 2 of the SoCalTrail Trail 1/2 Series and includes shirts, finisher medals an..

Join the VALENCIA Trail Race in Valencia California on March 21, 2026 for scenic, rugged single track and ridge runs with 10K, half marathon and 50K distances. Expect big climbs, friendly aid stations and a festive finish.

Run the scenic Point Mugu Trail Run in Malibu with ocean view switchbacks and challenging climbs on the Fireline Trail. Choose a half marathon or 10k, enjoy a finisher medal, free breakfast tacos and a beer garden and a course record bonus.