Trail Running calendar near Santa Maria 2025-2026

The Santa Cruz Island Eco-Extreme Trail Half Marathon is a challenging 13.3-mile trail race held on Santa Cruz Island in Channel Islands National Park, California. Organized by the Ventura County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Upper Ojai Team,..

Spartan Trail Central California at Santa Margarita on November 9 offers 50K, half marathon and 10K over rolling grassy hills, cow pastures and oak lined arroyos. Tackle steep climbs and uneven footing, then enjoy local wine after the race.

Last One Standing at Smith Ranch is an elimination loop race where runners run a 4.18 mile loop each hour and must finish and be in the start corral to continue. Compete for a western buckle amid campfire vibes.

Tierra Redonda Mountain Trail Run : November 14-16, 2025 The Tierra Redonda Mountain Trail Run takes place at Smith Ranch in Bradley, California. The event offers multiple race formats over the weekend: 48 hour, 24 hour, 20 km, 10 km, and 5..

Run scenic trails around Goleta, CA on December 5 and 6, 2025 with distances from 12K to 100 mile for a true endurance challenge. Finishers earn special awards like 100 mile belt buckles and gather for a Sunday awards banquet.

La Cuesta Ranch Trail Run invites runners to tackle scenic dirt trails along West Cuesta Ridge and Poly Canyon with 10K, 20K or 30K loop options. Start and finish at the ranch barn with aid stations, finisher awards and a custom tee.

Join Elevate at First Baptist Church in Santa Maria on Feb 13 and 14, 2026 for a community race supporting missions with a quick 5k loop or a social 12 hour endurance challenge. Expect aid stations, awards, and ice cream for 5k finishers.

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..

Coyote Two Moon is a rugged trail weekend in Los Padres National Forest near Ojai with distances from 10K to a 100 mile test. Huge elevation, small fields and a 42 hour cutoff make it a serious challenge for experienced trail runners.

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..