Trail Running calendar near Santa Barbara 2026-2027

Tough Mugu at Point Mugu State Park features coastal mountain trail courses of 25k and 10k with ocean views, chip timing, aid stations, handcrafted finisher medals, a post race festival and a $2,000 podium prize purse.

A Malibu Creek State Park trail event offering 25k, 50k and a three-loop 75k ultra with substantial climbing, multiple fully stocked aid stations, finisher medals and prize purses for top 50k finishers.

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.

A trail event in Red Rock Canyon, Topanga featuring a 10k with significant vertical gain and a non-timed 4.5 mile Hiker's Delight, plus aid stations, post-race beer and tacos, massage and finisher medals.

A trail running event at Corriganville Park in Simi Valley offering 50K, 30K and 15K courses across Rocky Peak, Las Lljas, and Tapo Canyon with varied terrain, course maps, and proceeds benefiting Challenged Athletes Foundation.

A loop-based endurance event on Malibu's Chumash Trail with a 3-mile loop and about 1,250 ft gain per loop. It offers two divisions including X HEAVY with escalating weight and uses the motto "Every loop heavier. Every loop harder. Only one..

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.

Trail races in Chesebro Canyon near Agoura, CA featuring a 50k, a half marathon and a 5k on varied singletrack and fire road terrain with aid stations, finisher medals and post-race food.

A multi-distance trail event near Goleta, California, on the Gaviota Coast offering 12K to 100 mile options on marked routes through Los Padres National Forest with significant elevation gain and staffed aid stations.

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.

Ray Miller 50/50 is a trail race at Point Mugu State Park in Malibu on December 5, 2026 offering 50 Miler, 50K and 30K distances. Registration opens April 1, 2026 at 6:00 AM PT and last year it sold out in a day.

A 68 mile ridge line ultra across the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains with about 13,600 feet of gain, relay options, and a 200 runner cap. Solo runners must show a prior 50 mile trail finish.

A looped running event at Will Rogers State Historic Park using a rolling two mile circuit. It offers 6 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour formats plus standard distances and relay plus crew and pacer options.

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.

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