Trail Running calendar near San Luis Obispo 2026-2027

A community race at Thousand Hills Ranch on 09/06/2026 featuring a Kids Mile, 5K and 10K across mixed trail and paved ranchland. The event supports Central Coast Athletics Foundation and 17 Strong and includes a post-race festival.

A Last One Standing race on a **4.18 mile** loop at Smith Ranch in Bradley, California, where runners repeat hourly loops until one completes the final lap. The winner receives a western-style buckle; a staffed aid station and campsite amen..

Tierra Redonda Mountain Trail Run and Camp in Bradley CA runs September 18 and 19, 2026, and offers multi day timed events plus 20 km and 10 km trail distances, with camping on site.

A multi-day timed event at Sand Creek Ranch in Los Olivos, CA where runners complete as many 3.4 mile laps with about 400 ft gain as they can. Camping and parking are free and aid stations are on course.

A multi distance trail event on the Gaviota Coast near Santa Barbara, with routes to Gaviota Peak and ridgelines. Distances range from 12 kilometers to 100 miles and proceeds support local trail maintenance.

A Spartan race weekend at Santa Margarita Ranch offering obstacle races from a 5 km Sprint to a 50 km Ultra, plus kids races and an obstacle workshop, set among vineyards and forested terrain.

A Spartan Trifecta Weekend at Santa Margarita Ranch with Sprint, Super, Beast and a 50K Ultra across vineyard and forest terrain, plus kids races, an obstacle workshop, spectator access and a multi-race Trifecta Pass.

Rancho Ramble Trail Run takes place at Santa Margarita Ranch on November 8, 2026. The event offers 10K, half marathon and 50K options on soft, hilly trails through rolling pastures and oak-lined arroyos.

Trail races on Rancho San Fernando Rey in the Santa Ynez Valley feature mountainous ranchland, creek crossings, vineyards, oak groves, and views of Loma Alta Mountain. Distances include 51 KM and 25 KM.

La Cuesta Ranch Trail Run takes place in San Luis Obispo on January 23, 2027 and offers 10 km, 20 km and 30 km trail distances as part of the AllWeDoIsRun event calendar.

A two day event at First Baptist Church in Santa Maria featuring a looped 5k and a timed 12 hour loop race, with on course aid, overnight food, and proceeds supporting the Elevate missions project.