Trail Running calendar near Ventura 2026-2027

Join this spring event at Griffith Park featuring distances from a 5k to a half marathon on a scenic dirt trail course. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with finisher medals and free race photos for all participants.

Santa Barbara Tough Enough The Santa Barbara Tough Enough is a 59-mile event that runs mostly along the Transverse Range ridgeline. It starts at Toro Canyon Park in Montecito and finishes at Nojoqui Falls Park near Solvang. The course is ru..

Experience the scenic beauty of the Santa Monica Mountains at the 41st annual Great Race. Choose from multiple distances including a panoramic half marathon, 10K, and 5K, followed by a large post-race celebration in Chumash Park.

Join this community focused event at Ventura Beach featuring multiple distances from 5k to a half marathon. Enjoy a relaxed run along beach path loops with finisher medals, photos, and snacks included for all participants.

Experience a historic trail event in Lake Hughes featuring distances from 30k to 100 miles. Conquer the terrain and earn a Western States 100 qualifying time on the scenic 100k or 100 mile courses.

Point Mugu Trail Run offers ocean view trail routes at Point Mugu State Park near Malibu with half marathon and 10k options. The event includes finisher medals, free course photography, a 21 plus beer garden, breakfast tacos and sports mass..

Experience the majestic Solomon Hills during this trail event featuring a scenic five mile loop with 900 feet of elevation. Choose between 5, 10, or 15 mile distances starting from the historic Newlove Picnic Grounds in Orcutt.

Trail races at Victory Trailhead in Woodland Hills offer distances from 6K to a newly added 100K over rugged trails and climbs. The event is fully supported but cupless and includes drop bag options, pacer rules, parking, and post race prov..

Celebrate the 14th anniversary of Aut2Run at CSU Channel Islands with distances from a 1 Mile Run to a 15K Hero Run. Support the local autism community through this inclusive event featuring both trail and road courses.

Support youth programs while running or walking through beautiful Griffith Park. This community trail event features a 5K course for all ages and offers medals and t-shirts to the first 500 participants.

Coyote Two Moon in Ojai, California offers trail races from 10K to 100 mile across Los Padres National Forest. The field is limited to 150 entries and specific prior mountain ultramarathon results are required for the 100K and 100 mile dist..

This trail race in Santa Clarita's historic Placerita Canyon offers a wide range of distances, from a 5K to a 120K ultramarathon. The course travels through the golden hills of the East Walker Ranch Open Space, featuring singletrack trails..

An annual 10K trail event in Glendale with a climb to 2,536 feet and panoramic views of the L.A. Basin and San Gabriel Mountains. Produced by the City of Glendale and benefiting the Glendale Parks and Open Space Foundation.

Singletrack Stampede returns to Calabasas on May 9, 2026 with trail options from 10k to 22k. The event includes finisher medals, free course photography, plant based breakfast, sports massage, age group awards and a 22k course record bonus.

Born To Run Ultra Marathon in Los Olivos CA on May 16, 2026 offers distances from 10 miles to 100 miles plus 3- and 4-day formats; registration opens December 1, 2025.

Run along the iconic LA River Path in Canoga Park with a fun, 80s martial arts theme. Choose from a 5K, 10K, or half marathon, or join virtually. Expect themed music, costumes, and a finisher's medal.

A mountain trail race in Sierra Madre on May 23, 2026 featuring an 8.6 mile out-and-back course from Kersting Court to Orchard Camp, a Kids Fun Run, and community-led trail repair efforts supported by the Fletcher Trail Maintenance Fund.

The Páli Peak Trail Run takes place at the scenic Rio Bravo Ranch in Bakersfield. Choose from a 5K, 10K, or 21K half marathon, with proceeds supporting a college scholarship fund. Runners receive a shirt, medal, photos, and post-race snacks..

Return to Hahamongna Watershed Park on May 24, 2026 for a day of team relays and solo challenges. Choose a 50 km relay with teams of up to five, a solo 50 km ultra, or a 10 km fun run amid scenic Pasadena trails.

Join the Forever Brave event in Valencia for a 5k, 10k, 15k, or half marathon at West Creek Park. Enjoy a loop-based course with finisher medals and professional timing for all participants.