Trail Running calendar near Ridgecrest 2026-2027

An invitational 135 miles non stop ultramarathon from Death Valley's Badwater Basin to Whitney Portal with about 100 runners and a 45 hour time limit.

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.

A community Breast Cancer Awareness 5K at Hart Park in Bakersfield on October 10, 2026, featuring a scenic park course and post-race food, music, sponsor booths, and giveaways. Registration includes a performance T-shirt, finisher medal, me..

Experience the Sierra foothills at the Springville Apple Run featuring trail routes and dirt roads. Choose between 10K and 5K runs or a 2 mile walk as part of the local Apple Festival.

Trail loops through Alabama Hills with a half marathon and 10K, chip timing, aid stations, and fundraising for the John Wayne Cancer Foundation.

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.

Trail marathon and half marathon in Titus Canyon, Death Valley National Park on December 5, 2026, limited to 200 runners with aid stations along a single dirt road course.

A December trail event in Ridgecrest, California offering 50K, 30K and 10K loop courses over rolling desert terrain with multiple aid stations, handmade finisher medals, age-group and military awards.

Trail races of 30K and 50K through the historic Calico Ghost Town and Calico Mountains on Sunday, January 24, 2027.

A pack burro race and trail run in the Mojave Desert each second Saturday of April, offering four distances for runner-and-burro teams or runners without burros, and fundraising for local donkey rescue and charity organizations.

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 long-running trail event in Lone Pine, CA on May 1, 2027 offering 50-mile, 50K, marathon and 10-mile courses through the Alabama Hills.

A spring trail event in the Angeles National Forest featuring a supported 50k with 5,317 ft ascent and a 13.1 mile half, multiple aid stations, finish festival amenities and hand crafted finisher medals.

An 8 mile uphill race climbing 4,600 ft from Keeler to the historic Cerro Gordo town, finishing with a mountaintop barbecue, music, and shuttles back down. Spectator passes include the shuttle ride and food.