Trail Running calendar near Santa Barbara 2026-2027

A community endurance event in Bakersfield on 11/21/2026 where a 4.2 mile loop starts each hour. Participants can run one loop, repeat loops through the day, or attempt twelve loops for about 50 miles with aid and free parking provided.

A Thanksgiving Day community run in Santa Clarita offering a 5K cross country course through Central Park and a 1K for children. The event benefits the Santa Clarita Track Club and awards medals to the first 600 competitors.

An ultramarathon at Point Mugu State Park in Malibu on December 5, 2026, offering 50 mile, 50K and 30K distances. The race is organized by Keira Henninger Events with a registration window, a waitlist, and multiple entry fee options.

A night trail race in Tarzana on December 5, 2026, with lighted routes through the Santa Monica Mountains. Offered as 5K and 10K, the event has notable elevation, aid stations, required headlamps, and post race medals and shirts.

A holiday themed run in Valencia offering 5k, 10k, 15k and a half marathon on looped trails with aid stations each loop. Entries include finisher medals, goodie bags, photos and posted results.

A 68 mile ridge-line trail race across the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains with about 13,600 feet of climbing. Solo runners need prior 50 mile trail experience; relay teams of 2, 3, or 4 are permitted.

A multi distance trail race in Calabasas, CA on January 30, 2027. The event includes a 100K that is a 2026 WS100 qualifier and entry fees range from 152.60 to 323.00 USD.

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.

Timed 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour events on a rolling 2.2 mile loop at Will Rogers State Park in Pacific Palisades, CA. Solo entries and relay teams are accepted and a stocked aid station is available each loop.

A multi-distance trail event at Tejon Ranch near Lebec, California on February 27, 2027 featuring 100k, 50k, 25k and 11k courses on fire roads, with aid stations, chip timing, live tracking, camping options and a finish festival with food a..

A family friendly run and walk in Valencia CA featuring 1K, 5K and 10K options plus virtual races. The USATF certified course runs along the South Fork River Trail and proceeds support Students Off And Running with an expo and festive activ..

Santa Barbara Nine Trails is a trail running event in Santa Barbara, CA on March 13, 2027, offering 35 mile and 17 mile race options organized by AllWeDoIsRun.

Nine Trails in Santa Barbara, CA on March 13, 2027 offers 35 mile and 17 mile trail course options. The event is organized by AllWeDoIsRun, a member of national trail and running organizations.

Trail running event in Valencia California on 03/20/2027 offering 10K, Half Marathon, and 50K Ultra across hills, ridgelines, and canyon terrain with views of the Santa Clarita Valley.

A long-running multi-distance event in Agoura Hills with half marathon, 10K, 5K, mile and multi-race challenges, scenic courses through the Santa Monica Mountains, and a post race party.

Leona Divide takes place April 17, 2027 in Lake Hughes, CA, offering multiple trail distances including 100 mile and 100k races that serve as Western States qualifiers. Athlete guides are available and optional bib pickup is set for April 1..

A multi-distance trail running event in Ojai, CA featuring ultra distances up to 100 miles, significant elevation gain, a 42 hour race cutoff, and a 150 participant field limit.

Trail race in Placerita Canyon, Santa Clarita on May 1, 2027. Multiple distances from 1 mile to 60K, 6 and 12 hour categories, and team relays. Camping, cupless aid stations, and finisher medals are part of the event.

A multi day trail running week in Los Olivos, CA with options from 10 miles to 200 miles on dirt ranch roads and single track, onsite camping, aid stations, and limited entry.

Trail races in Malibu on June 5, 2027 with distances from a half marathon up to 100K, organized by Keira Henninger Events at Point Mugu State Park; registration opens December 1, 2026.