Trail Running calendar near Lake Ming 2026-2027

A five-week summer cross country series at College of the Canyons in Valencia, running Thursday evenings from July 16 to August 13, 2026. Main races cover three miles and a kids race takes place on the Cougar Stadium track.

Multiple race distances start and finish at Sam Lynn Ballpark in Bakersfield, featuring mixed terrain on paved and dirt trails and a notable climb on the half. Aid stations, race day services, post race refreshments and awards are provided.

The ABWR Half Marathon - Valencia will take place in Santa Clarita on Sunday 4 October 2026. You can run between 5 and 13 miles.

Haunted Heroes in Valencia on October 4, 2026 offers 5k, 10k, 15k and a half marathon on looped trails with aid stations each loop; registration includes a finisher medal and free photos.

A community 5K at Hart Park in Bakersfield on October 10, 2026, focused on breast cancer awareness, with participant T shirt, finisher medal, refreshments, local vendors, and community booths. Registration fee is $80 and runs July 6 to Octo..

Run through the iconic rock formations and canyons of Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park. This cupless trail event features unique terrain and distances ranging from 5K to an Ultra Half Marathon.

Multiple runs and a walk in Springville, CA on October 17, 2026, with distances from a half mile kids run to a 10K trail held mostly on dirt roads and single track trails as part of the Apple Festival.

A community 5k at Live Oak Park in Tulare supporting the Tulare Sunrise Rotary Club scholarship program; $15 registration covers medals and timing, with finisher medals and age-group awards plus trophies and $100 gift cards for top male and..

The Rock Cobbler Trail Run 2.0 at Rio Bravo Ranch in Bakersfield on November 7, 2026 offers three off road routes from about 6 to 26 miles with stocked aid stations, official timing, camping, weekend food, and mandatory trail gear.

A second annual trail run along the empty Kaweah Lake Bottom in Three Rivers, California with 5K and 10K options, race amenities, and proceeds supporting St. Anthony Retreat Center.

A community endurance event in Bakersfield on 11/21/2026 where a 4.2 mile loop starts each hour. Participants can run one loop, repeat loops through the day, or attempt twelve loops for about 50 miles with aid and free parking provided.

A Thanksgiving Day community run in Santa Clarita offering a 5K cross country course through Central Park and a 1K for children. The event benefits the Santa Clarita Track Club and awards medals to the first 600 competitors.

A December 5, 2026 running event in Ridgecrest, CA featuring 50K and 30K loop ultras plus a 10K. Courses run on desert dirt roads with multiple aid stations and handmade finisher medals.

A holiday themed run in Valencia offering 5k, 10k, 15k and a half marathon on looped trails with aid stations each loop. Entries include finisher medals, goodie bags, photos and posted results.

A multi-distance trail event at Tejon Ranch near Lebec, California on February 27, 2027 featuring 100k, 50k, 25k and 11k courses on fire roads, with aid stations, chip timing, live tracking, camping options and a finish festival with food a..

Trail running event in Valencia California on 03/20/2027 offering 10K, Half Marathon, and 50K Ultra across hills, ridgelines, and canyon terrain with views of the Santa Clarita Valley.

A pack burro trail race in Ridgecrest, CA on April 10, 2027 offering four distances from 5 to 26.2 miles. Teams may run with a burro or as runners only, and proceeds support California Breakfast Burritos and Forever Home Donkey Rescue and S..

Leona Divide takes place April 17, 2027 in Lake Hughes, CA, offering multiple trail distances including 100 mile and 100k races that serve as Western States qualifiers. Athlete guides are available and optional bib pickup is set for April 1..

A multi-distance trail event near Ojai, CA from April 30 to May 2, 2027, featuring high-elevation courses, strict qualification standards for ultras, a 150-person field limit, and no refunds or transfers.

Trail race in Placerita Canyon, Santa Clarita on May 1, 2027. Multiple distances from 1 mile to 60K, 6 and 12 hour categories, and team relays. Camping, cupless aid stations, and finisher medals are part of the event.