Trail Running calendar near Santa Maria 2026-2027

A sober-focused running event on June 27 in San Luis Obispo with in-person and worldwide virtual options, timed loop formats, an official tee, and a post-run ceremony celebrating participants.

Two trail races at Elings Park in Santa Barbara on July 4, 2026 featuring a 5K and a 2K kids run that adults may enter; registration fees are $40 and $20 respectively.

Community races at Thousand Hills Ranch include a 5K, 10K and Kids Mile on mixed dirt and paved ranch roads. The event benefits Central Coast Athletics Foundation and 17 Strong and features a victory lap, festival, awards, and team competit..

A loop elimination race at Smith Ranch on a 4.18 mile dirt course where runners repeat the loop each hour until one remains, carrying their own aid; the final runner receives a custom western style trophy buckle.

Trail running weekend at Smith Ranch in Bradley, CA featuring 10 km loop races plus 24 and 48 hour options. Onsite camping, nightly bonfires and live music accompany aid stations roughly every three miles.

A trail event at Vandenberg Space Force Base on September 26, 2026 offering 10 km and 20 km distances. Non-base participants must show a REAL ID for base entry and all finishers receive a medal and a drink ticket.

Back On The Ranch Trail Run in Los Olivos CA runs October 2 to 4, 2026 and offers timed trail formats from three hours to 48 hours. The event is organized by AllWeDoIsRun, a promoter of California Central Coast trail events.

Multi-distance trail races on the Gaviota Coast feature ocean and valley views on October 24 and 25, 2026. Distances range from 12 km to 100 miles and courses include aid stations and on-course EMT support.

A rugged half marathon on Santa Cruz Island featuring oak canyons, five creek crossings, steep climbs and exposed ridge running. Organized by Ventura County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue, proceeds benefit SAR charities and entry includes boat..

A multi-distance Spartan weekend at Santa Margarita Ranch featuring trail and vineyard terrain, obstacle counts for each race from 5K to 50K, a kids race, workshop, and spectator access.

Central California Spartan Trifecta Weekend at Santa Margarita Ranch on Nov 7 to 8 2026 offers obstacle races from a 5 km Sprint to a 50 km Ultra set among vineyards and the Los Padres National Forest. Spectator access and an obstacle works..

Rancho Ramble Trail Run at Santa Margarita Ranch offers 10K, half marathon and 50K races over soft, hilly trails with changing terrain. The event is part of a Spartan OCR festival weekend and features Central Coast scenery.

The Pacific Trails California by UTMB will take place in Lake Los Carneros from Saturday 14 November 2026 to Sunday 15 November 2026.

La Cuesta Ranch Trail Run takes place in San Luis Obispo on January 23, 2027 and offers 10 km, 20 km and 30 km trail distances as part of the AllWeDoIsRun event calendar.

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.

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.

A multi-distance trail event near Ojai, California from April 30 to May 2, 2027, featuring races from 10K to 100 miles, large elevation gains, and a cap of 150 total entries.

A multi day trail ultramarathon near Los Olivos, CA offering several timed and distance options on dirt loops with aid stations about every 5 miles and onsite camping; capacity is limited and entries are nonrefundable.