Trail Running calendar near Ridgecrest 2025-2026

The Pacifico Ultra is a scenic trail running event held in the Angeles National Forest near Palmdale, California. It offers two race distances: a challenging 50k ultra marathon covering 31.4 miles with 5,597 feet of elevation gain, and a half marathon with 13 miles and 2,510 feet of gain. The course..

The Badwater 135 Ultramarathon is renowned as the world's toughest foot race, covering a grueling 135 miles (217 km) from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney, California. This extreme endurance event features a challenging course with a total elevation gain of 14,600 feet (4,450 m) and a time limit of 48 ho..

The Wild Wild West Marathon & Ultra, held in Lone Pine, California, is a historic trail race celebrating its 46th year. It offers a variety of challenging courses, including a 50-mile ultramarathon, a 50K, a marathon, and a 10-mile race, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Alabama Hills and..

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 Over The Hill Track Club High Desert 50K & 30K is an annual ultramarathon held in Ridgecrest, California, organized by the Over The Hill Track Club since 1986. The race features two distances—50 kilometers and 30 kilometers—starting and finishing at Cerro Coso Community College. The course consi..

The Death Valley Trail Marathon, held annually in Death Valley National Park, California, offers a scenic wilderness trail run on a gravel jeep road from Beatty, Nevada, through Titus Canyon, finishing within the park. The event features both marathon and half marathon distances, limited to 200 part..

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 Parkway. The event celebrates Hanukkah, t..

Run With The Burros is a unique pack burro race and trail run held annually on the second Saturday of April in Inyokern, California, near Highway 14 and Indian Wells Canyon Road. The event offers four distances: 5, 10, 18, and 26.2 miles, with participants having the option to run with or without a..