Trail Running calendar near Ridgecrest 2025-2026

The Wild Wild West Marathon & Ultra, held in Lone Pine, California, is the oldest trail marathon in the U.S., celebrating over 46 years. This scenic trail race traverses the Alabama Hills and the foothills of Mt. Whitney, offering stunning natural views.Participants can choose from a 50-mile ultra,..

The John Wayne Grit Series - Lone Pine is a scenic running event held in Lone Pine, California, featuring a half marathon and 10K race through the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area. The course includes dirt roads, single-track trails, hills, and stunning views of Mt. Whitney at an elevation of 3,70..

The Rock Cobbler Trail Run is a challenging off-road trail running event held at Rio Bravo Ranch in Bakersfield, California. Featuring a tough course with roughly 26 miles (41.8 km) and 4,500 feet of elevation gain for the full route, and a shorter 13-mile (20.9 km) option, the run promises a rugged..

Over The Hill Track Club presents the High Desert Ultra, a Ridgecrest, California event offering 50K and 30K for desert trail runners, with a new 10K added. Runners traverse looping dirt roads through rolling desert terrain, offering views of the southern Sierras, Rademacher and Spangler Hills, and..

The Death Valley Trail Marathon, held annually in Death Valley National Park, California, offers a stunning course along the Westside Road in the Badwater Basin. Participants can choose between a marathon and a half marathon, with the marathon covering the route twice. The course features breathtaki..

The Hanukkah 8 Krazy Kilometers is an annual family-friendly running event held at Panorama Vista Preserve in Bakersfield, California. Participants can choose between an 8K race and a 2K Latke Loop Fun Run/Walk, both set on scenic trails along the Kern River beneath the Panorama Bluffs. The event ce..

Calico Trail Run is held at Historic Calico Ghost Town and the Calico Mountains, about 10 miles north of Barstow, California. The event offers 30K and 50K trail courses through a rugged Mojave Desert landscape, highlighting the dramatic scenery of Calico’s historic mining district. It’s described as..

Run With The Burros is a unique pack burro race and trail run held annually on the second Saturday of April in Inyokern, California. The event offers four distances: 5, 10, 18, and 26.2 miles, with participants having the option to run with or without a donkey. The course features challenging terrai..

The Leona Divide is a premier trail running event held in Lake Hughes, California, featuring multiple race distances including 30K, 50K, 50 Mile, 100K, and 100 Mile. The 100 Mile and 100K races serve as qualifiers for the prestigious Western States 100, while the 50 Mile race offers a Sterling Silve..

The Badwater 135 Ultramarathon, hosted by AdventureCORPS, is globally recognized as the world's toughest foot race. It covers a grueling 135 miles (217 km) non-stop from Badwater Basin in Death Valley, California—the lowest point in North America at 282 feet below sea level—to Whitney Portal at 8,36..