Trail Running calendar near Santa Barbara 2026-2027

We have found 32 Trailruns within 80 miles of Santa Barbara. See below where and when you can find the races.

Run the scenic Sean O'Brien Trail Races in Calabasas on January 31, 2026, with distances for every trail runner. The 100K is a Western States 100 qualifier, and options from 30K to 50 Miler promise challenge and community.

February 2026

The Boney Mountain Trail Run will take place in Newbury Park on Saturday 7 February 2026. You can run between 7 and 21 kilometers.

The Boney Mountain Trail Run will take place in Newbury Park on Saturday 7 February 2026. You can run between 7 and 21 kilometers.

Trail races at Tejon Ranch near Lebec California include 100k 50k 25k and 11k on fire roads with marked courses aid stations and chip timing. The event offers camping options a finish festival with food and a beer garden for 21 plus.

Pick a scenic 6K or adventurous 12K through Panorama Vista Preserve along the Kern River with flat fast stretches and bluff climbs. Chip timing, custom shirt and finisher medal plus pancakes and raffles make this a fun community run.

March 2026

Santa Barbara Nine Trails in Santa Barbara, CA offers 35-mile and 17-mile trail endurance runs on March 14, 2026. A 2026 runner guide is available and a waitlist for entries is open; charges occur only after USFS permits and confirmation.

Take on scenic singletrack through Las Virgenes Canyon in Calabasas with creek crossings, switchbacks, and expansive views. Choose a challenging 22k or a fun 10k and enjoy a local finisher medal, hot coffee, and race day photos.

A 35-mile Santa Barbara trail endurance run with over 10,000 feet of elevation change on steep, technical trails. The course is minimally marked, requires GPX navigation, and has long unsupported sections with scheduled aid stations.

A trail race in Valencia near Santa Clarita on March 21, 2026 offering 10K, Half Marathon and 50K courses with singletrack, substantial climbing and panoramic ridgeline views. Timing, aid stations and finisher medals are provided.

Join the inaugural Hill Canyon Trail Trot 5K in Camarillo, a creekside run through canyon trails and oak lined paths with a free Kiddie K. Proceeds support the Stepping Stones Riding Program and low cost horse experiences.

April 2026

On April 11, 2026 in Agoura Hills the Nature Made Great Race offers trail and road options from 1 mile to a half marathon plus combo challenges, scenic Southern California routes, and a large post-race party at Chumash Park.

Yaya's Run in Ventura invites runners to a scenic beach path race at Surfers Point with 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon options. Join this memorial event for a morning of ocean views, supportive aid stations and finisher medals.

A trail race day in Lake Hughes, CA on April 18, 2026 offering distances from 30K to 100 miles; the 100K and 100M are Western States qualifiers and the 50M awards AC100 Sterling Silver Tickets.

Challenge yourself on scenic ocean view trails above Malibu at the Point Mugu Trail Run, with a half marathon and a 10k through Sycamore Canyon and up Fireline Trail. Enjoy a finisher medal, free photos and a post race beer garden.

Run the scenic Las Virgenes Canyon Ultra Trail Races in Woodland Hills, CA, offering distances from 6K to 100K across challenging trails with rewarding climbs and views. Fully supported course and lively post-race food, music, and medals ma..

Aut2Run for Autism in Camarillo on April 26, 2026 features multiple distances from 1 mile to a 15K and a virtual option. All proceeds support Autism Society Ventura County programs and community services.

May 2026

Coyote Two Moon is a challenging multi distance trail running weekend in Ojai, California, May 1 to 3, 2026, with options from 10K to a rugged 100 mile featuring massive climbing. Field is limited to 150 runners so sign up early.

Born To Run Ultra Marathon Extravaganza offers distances from 10 miles to 100 miles and multi day formats on May 16, 2026 in Los Olivos, CA. Registration opens December 1, 2025.

Run into the 1980s with The Cobra 5Kai, 10Kai & Half Miyagithon along the LA River Path in Canoga Park. Costume friendly, with throwback tunes, a finisher’s medal and plenty of crowd energy; crane kicks encouraged.

Forever Brave at West Creek Park in Valencia CA on May 24, 2026 invites runners from 5k to half marathon on scenic looped trails with aid stations each lap. Finishers get custom medals, free photos, snacks, and fast posted results.