Trail Running calendar near Santa Barbara 2026-2027

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.

Tough Topanga is a SoCalTrail trail race at Topanga State Park offering 15k, 10k, a non-timed Hiker's Delight and a kids 1k, with marked singletrack and fire-road routes, aid stations, prize purses and festival amenities.

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.

Valley Crest Trails returns July 12, 2026 in Tarzana, Los Angeles, with a half marathon, a new two-person half marathon relay, 10K and 5K on the exposed Dirt Mulholland fire road featuring rolling climbs and a fast downhill finish.

A fully supported trail running event at La Jolla Canyon in Point Mugu State Park offering 25k and 10k courses with marked routes, aid stations, chip timing, finisher medals, festival amenities and a $2,000 podium prize purse.

A trail running event at Malibu Creek State Park offering a 50k (about 29.4 miles) and a 25k (about 14.8 miles). Fully stocked aid stations, a $3,500 50k prize purse, finishers medals, post race food and a beer garden.

A community running event at Thousand Hills Ranch featuring a Kids Mile, 5K and 10K across mixed ranch terrain. Proceeds support Central Coast Athletics Foundation and 17 Strong and the day includes a victory lap, awards, and a festival.

A trail event in Topanga featuring a rugged 10k with 1,360 ft of climb, a shorter Hiker's Delight route, aid stations, a beer garden and postrace amenities.

A trail running event at Corriganville Park in Simi Valley with three distances and aid stations, crossing Rocky Peak and Tapo Canyon on varied sandstone and oak savannah terrain.

A trail event at Vandenberg Space Force Base on September 26, 2026 offering 10 km and 20 km distances. Non-base participants must show a REAL ID for base entry and all finishers receive a medal and a drink ticket.

Back On The Ranch Trail Run in Los Olivos CA runs October 2 to 4, 2026 and offers timed trail formats from three hours to 48 hours. The event is organized by AllWeDoIsRun, a promoter of California Central Coast trail events.

The ABWR Half Marathon - Valencia will take place in Santa Clarita on Sunday 4 October 2026. You can run between 5 and 13 miles.

A Halloween themed running event in Valencia offering 5k, 10k, 15k and a half marathon on a marked out and back trail. Each loop has an aid station and registration includes a finisher medal, photos, and posted results.

A trail race at Vasquez Rocks in Agua Dulce on October 17, 2026 offering Half Marathon+, 15K, 10K and 5K loops through rock formations, canyons and a 500 foot tunnel on the Pacific Crest Trail with multiple aid stations.

No Name Trail Races in Agoura, CA on October 24, 2026 feature trail courses through Chesebro Canyon, including a 50K, a 14.1-mile half-marathon, and a 3.6-mile 5k, with aid stations, finisher medals and post-race refreshments.

Multi-distance trail races on the Gaviota Coast feature ocean and valley views on October 24 and 25, 2026. Distances range from 12 km to 100 miles and courses include aid stations and on-course EMT support.

A wilderness 13.1 mile trail run on Santa Cruz Island in Channel Islands National Park with limited entries. Registration opens June 20, 2026; proceeds support Ventura County Sheriff’s volunteer search and rescue.

Trail and gravel running events in Bakersfield, California on November 6, 2026. The Rock Cobbler Run pairs trail running with gravel rides and includes photo galleries, results and several event support pages.

The Pacific Trails California by UTMB will take place in Lake Los Carneros from Saturday 14 November 2026 to Sunday 15 November 2026.