Trail Running calendar near Pismo Beach 2025-2026

We have found 10 Trailruns within 80 miles of Pismo Beach. See below where and when you can find the races.

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.

Experience rugged single track loops and scenic ranch country at the Tierra Redonda Mountain Trail Run in Bradley, California, with distances from 5 km up to 48 hour events. Family friendly with dogs on leash, onsite camping, live music and..

December 2025

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.

January 2026

Take on 10 km, 20 km, or 30 km trail loops at La Cuesta Ranch near San Luis Obispo, with sweeping West Cuesta Ridge views and a start and finish at the historic barn. Enjoy stocked aid stations, a custom tee, and a finisher award.

February 2026

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.

March 2026

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.

May 2026

Tierra Redonda Mountain Trail Run and Camp brings runners to scenic Bradley, CA for trails, camaraderie, and camping. Choose from options from 5 km to 48 hour and enjoy singletrack and community vibes.

October 2026

Back On the Ranch is a weekend trail run and camp in Los Olivos with timed 48, 24, 12, 6 and 3 hour events on a scenic 3.4 mile loop. Camp beside the course and enjoy aid stations, great views and festival vibes.