Trail Running calendar near Santa Barbara 2026-2027

Trail runs from the Chesebro Trailhead in the Santa Monica Mountains with **22k** and **10k** options, marked course, aid stations, finisher medals and included race photography.

Born To Run Ultra Marathon in Los Olivos CA on May 16, 2026 offers distances from 10 miles to 100 miles plus 3- and 4-day formats; registration opens December 1, 2025.

An 80s inspired martial arts themed race day in Canoga Park on May 16, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and a 13.1 mile half plus a virtual option with medal shipping.

Páli Peak Trail Run takes place May 23, 2026 in Bakersfield, California and offers in-person and virtual 5K, 10K and 21K options. Race day includes packet pickup, pre-race announcements, awards and closing announcements.

Looped trail races at West Creek Park in Valencia offering 5k, 10k, 15k and a half marathon with aid stations each loop. Registration includes a finisher medal, goodie bag, free photos, and results posted within 24 hours.

Malibu Canyon Trail Races at Point Mugu State Park in Malibu, CA on June 6, 2026 offers trail distances from a half marathon to 100K. The event is sold out with a waitlist and has volunteer shifts that can be traded for a free KHraces entry..

A four race series of open 5 km races at Panorama Vista Preserve in Bakersfield, with Youth, High School and Adult divisions, two waves, a 45 minute time limit, and series scoring that counts each runner's best three races.

A supported trail event at Topanga State Park offering 10k and 15k races, a non-timed Hiker’s Delight, and a kids 1k, with marked singletrack and fire road routes, aid stations, chip timing, and a timed Downhill Mile cash bonus.

A community July 4 event in Newhall Park featuring a flat, paved 5K along the parade route, a Kid K, and a Masters Mile Walk, with shirts, medals, an expo, and awards benefiting local high school cross-country programs.

Two trail races at Elings Park in Santa Barbara on July 4, 2026 featuring a 5K and a 2K kids run that adults may enter; registration fees are $40 and $20 respectively.

A mid July trail event on Mulholland ridgeline near Tarzana offering Half Marathon, relay, 10K, and 5K. Expect full sun, rolling climbs, scenic valley and ocean views, and an official shirt and finisher medal.

Tough Mugu is a Malibu trail running event at Point Mugu State Park offering 25k and 10k courses on the Ray Miller Trail, with marked routes, aid stations, chip timing, finisher medals, race shirts and a post race festival.

A rugged trail event at Malibu Creek State Park offering a 50k (29.4 miles, 5,784 ft) and a 25k (14.87 miles, 2,947 ft), stocked aid stations, enforced cut-offs, and prize money including a $3,500 50k purse.

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 Topanga trail event with a sunset 10k featuring about 1,360 ft of vertical and a non-timed 4.5 mile Hiker's Delight. The event offers aid stations, a 21 plus beer garden, plant-based tacos, sports massage and awards.

Trail races of 50K, 30K and 15K around Corriganville Park in Simi Valley with sandstone outcrops, oak savannahs, water sources and mountain and ocean views. A portion of proceeds supports the Challenged Athletes Foundation.

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 loop-based endurance event on Malibu's Chumash Trail with a 3-mile loop and about 1,250 ft gain per loop. It offers two divisions including X HEAVY with escalating weight and uses the motto "Every loop heavier. Every loop harder. Only one..

A trail race at Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park on October 17, 2026 offering Half Marathon+, 15K, 10K and 5K looped courses over rocky single track, a 500 foot tunnel on the Pacific Crest Trail, multiple aid stations, and finisher swag.

A trail running event in Chesebro Canyon near Agoura, California offering 50K, a trail half marathon and a 5k on varied singletrack and fire roads. Aid stations, finisher medals, post-race tacos and a beer garden for ages 21 and up.