Trail Running calendar near Santa Barbara 2025-2026

Join the Santa Clarita Trail Race Saturday November 1 2025 in Placerita Canyon with 5K, 10K, half marathon and 28K entries. Run flowing singletrack and rugged roads with big climbs and panoramic views over the Santa Clarita Valley.

Take on the rugged Rock Cobbler Run at Rio Bravo Ranch, a scenic off road trail challenge with steep climbs, timed results and special prizes for top finishers. Limited to 300 entrants, it includes pasta dinner, swag and aid stations.

Run I Didn't Make It to CIF on Nov 15 in Ojai, a lively 3 mile cross country over scenic campus dirt trails with start and finish on the track. Entry includes electronic timing, a finisher medal, T shirt and post race snacks.

Join the 29th annual Patagonia Salmon Run, a scenic 5K in Ventura on November 16, 2025 that supports South Coast Habitat Restoration and its Ventura River fish passage project. Run, reduce waste, and celebrate local habitat conservation.

Island View Endurance Run in Goleta, CA offers distances from 12 km to 100 mile across scenic coastal trails with big climbing. Supportive aid stations and buckle awards for 100 mile finishers make this a memorable ultrarunning test.

Challenge yourself on rugged coastal trails at the Ray Miller 50/50 at Point Mugu State Park in Malibu on December 6, 2025. With 50 mile, 50K and 30K options, the 2025 race is sold out and the waitlist is closed.

Run under the stars on fully marked fire road courses at Mulholland Gateway Park in Tarzana, with 5K and 10K night options. Bring a working headlamp, enjoy aid stations, and collect a finisher medal and shirt.

Celebrate Hanukkah with the Hanukkah 8 Krazy Kilometers at Panorama Vista Preserve in Bakersfield. Run an 8K or 2K Latke Loop in person or virtually and enjoy a custom finisher medal, Hanukkah swag, and festive community spirit.

Join Paramount Ranch Trail Runs on December 20, 2025 for scenic trail races through the historic Paramount Ranch in Agoura Hills. Choose from 10K up to 50K and enjoy varied terrain, stunning views and a community race day organized by KHrac..

Ring in 2026 with the Happy New Year Run at West Creek Park in Valencia, CA. Choose from 5k, 10k, 15k or half marathon on scenic looped trails, enjoy finisher medals, free photos and a festive start to your year.

The Sean O'Brien event in Calabasas, California, offers multiple trail running distances including 100K, 50 miles, 50K, marathon, and 30K. The 100K race serves as a qualifier for the 2026 Western States 100. The course features scenic trail..

Run the Boney Mountain Trail Run at Rancho Sierra Vista Satwiwa on Feb 7, 2026 for ocean views, creek crossings and steep climbs in Point Mugu. Choose 13.1 or 4.4 mile routes and finish with a medal, shirt and plant based breakfast.

Take on scenic Santa Monica Mountains and Point Mugu trails with creek crossings and ocean views at the Boney Mountain Trail Run. Choose a half marathon or 7k, chase a $500 course record bonus, and enjoy post race tacos and festival awards.

Join Elevate in Santa Maria on Feb 13 and 14, 2026 for a community focused 5k loop or an all day 12 hour lap challenge on the First Baptist Church campus. All proceeds support the Elevate missions project and awards will be given.

Back On The Ranch Trail Run Back On The Ranch Trail Run takes place on October 3 and 4, 2025, in Los Olivos, CA. The event offers timed and multi-duration trail options. Distances and formats listed for the event include: 3 hour 6 hour 12..

Run scenic singletrack through Las Virgenes Canyon in Calabasas with 22k and 10k options featuring hills, switchbacks and creek crossings. This March event is Race 2 of the SoCalTrail Trail 1/2 Series and includes shirts, finisher medals an..

Join the VALENCIA Trail Race in Valencia California on March 21, 2026 for scenic, rugged single track and ridge runs with 10K, half marathon and 50K distances. Expect big climbs, friendly aid stations and a festive finish.

Run the scenic Point Mugu Trail Run in Malibu with ocean view switchbacks and challenging climbs on the Fireline Trail. Choose a half marathon or 10k, enjoy a finisher medal, free breakfast tacos and a beer garden and a course record bonus.

Run the Nature Made Great Race in Agoura Hills at Chumash Park, featuring scenic trail and road courses with distances from 1 mile to the Chesebro Half Marathon and virtual entries. Finishers enjoy medals, tech shirts and a lively expo.

Test yourself on the scenic Leona Divide trails in Lake Hughes on April 18, 2026 with distances from 30k to 100 miles. The 100 and 100k are Western States qualifiers and the 50 mile offers an AC100 Silver ticket; register by April 1.