Trail Running calendar near Santa Barbara 2026-2027

Experience the beauty of Thousand Hills Ranch with a scenic run through rolling hills and trails. Enjoy a community festival with live music and food while supporting meaningful local causes in Pismo Beach.

Experience a sunset run through the red sandstone cliffs of Topanga California. Choose between a timed 10k trail race or a non-competitive 4.5 mile hike featuring a post race beer garden and vegan tacos.

Bandit Ultra Trail offers three scenic distances through the mountains and canyons of Simi Valley, starting at the historic Corriganville Park. The 50K route features several aid stations with specific cut-off times. A portion of proceeds s..

Run loops on a scenic 3.4-mile dirt trail at Sand Creek Ranch in Los Olivos. Choose from 3 to 48 hour timed events with free camping next to the course. All runners get a custom shirt and finisher's amulet.

Run through the iconic rock formations of Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park in a variety of trail distances. Challenge yourself on technical terrain including the Pacific Crest Trail and a 500 foot tunnel.

The No Name Trail Races offer a 50K, half marathon, and 5K on scenic trails in Cheeseboro National Park. Participants receive finisher medals and can enjoy post-race tacos and a beer garden. The event is part of a larger trail series with a..

A Thanksgiving tradition in Santa Clarita Central Park. Choose between a hilly 5K cross country course or a 1K event for younger participants. Proceeds benefit local youth track and field programs.

The Island View Endurance Run returns to Goleta, California in December 2026. Runners can choose from five distances, from a 12K to a 100-mile ultramarathon. Registration opens in April.

Experience the coastal beauty of Point Mugu State Park in Malibu. Choose between 50 mile, 50K, and 30K trail distances at this popular California endurance event.

Traverse the entire Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains during this 68 mile ultra. Choose between a solo run or a relay team and experience over 13,000 feet of elevation gain with Pacific Ocean views.

The Will Rogers 24 Hour will take place in Santa Monica State Beach on Saturday 27 February 2027. You can run between 10 and 100 miles.

Experience the natural beauty of the California Central Coast at the Santa Barbara Nine Trails. This event features 35 mile and 17 mile trail runs organized according to national athletic standards.