Trail Running calendar near Inyokern 2025-2026

Join the Hanukkah 8 Krazy Kilometers on December 14, 2025 at Panorama Vista Preserve in Bakersfield for a scenic trail 8K or family friendly 2K Latke Loop, available in person or virtually. Expect swag, music and community fun.

Explore the historic Calico Ghost Town and Calico Mountains on Sunday January 25, 2026 with 50K and 30K trail options. A USATF sanctioned trail run supporting desert education and community outreach amid rugged mining era scenery.

Run with the Burros in Inyokern CA mixes classic pack burro racing with trail running across desert terrain, raising funds for local animal charities. Choose from marathon to 5 mile distances and race solo or paired with a burro.

Run the Leona Divide trail races in Lake Hughes, CA on April 18, 2026, with distances from 30K to 100 Miler. Western States qualifiers and AC100 tickets are on the line, with athlete guides and optional bib pickup the day 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.

Run the Wild Wild West Marathon & Ultra in Lone Pine CA across the Alabama Hills and Mt Whitney foothills, with distances from 10 miles to a 50 mile ultra. Celebrating 46 years, this community run offers classic alpine views.

Run 8 miles and climb 4,600 feet to the historic ghost town of Cerro Gordo in this no time limit mountain challenge. Finishers are greeted with a mountaintop barbecue, live music, a finisher's medal and shuttle return to Keeler.

Run scenic mountain trails in the Angeles National Forest near Palmdale with 50k and half marathon options. Expect technical singletrack, big elevation and full race services including finisher medals, aid stations and finish line tacos.

Run the legendary Badwater 135, a 135 mile nonstop ultramarathon from Death Valley to Whitney Portal, July 27 to 29, 2026. Limited to invited athletes and requiring a support crew, this iconic race tests endurance across scorching desert fl..

Join the Springville Apple Run at the Apple Festival for community fun on scenic dirt and single track trails in the Sierra foothills. Choose a 5K, 10K trail, 2 mile walk or kids run with chip timing.