Trail Running calendar near Ventura 2026-2027

A trail running event in October at Hahamongna Watershed Park offering 5K, 10K and a hilly half marathon across mixed single track and fire roads.

Trail races in Agoura, CA organized by SoCalTrail, featuring a 50K ultra, a half-marathon and a short trail distance through Chesebro Canyon with varied singletrack, fire roads, aid stations and finisher medals.

A multi-distance trail event on the Gaviota Coast near Santa Barbara, California, featuring routes to Gaviota Peak and ridge views. Distances range from 12 kilometers to 100 mile with substantial elevation gain and on-course aid.

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..

Three off-road trail distances at Rio Bravo Ranch with aid stations, mandatory trail gear and a First Responder Challenge for agency teams.

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

Trailsgiving at Elysian Park on November 14, 2026 features marked out and back trail routes on hard packed dirt with hills. Distances include 5k, 10k, 15k, and a half marathon with on-course aid and finisher medals.

The 30th annual Patagonia Salmon Run takes place in Ventura on November 15, 2026, as a 5K (listed at 3.14 miles). Online registration is required, the event aims for zero-waste, and a Patagonia store discount is available to bib holders.

Friendsgiving at Whittier Narrows offers 5k, 10k, 15k and Half Marathon options on Nov 15, 2026 with marked out and back loops, aid station, medals and race photos.

Trail running event in Griffith Park, Los Angeles on Nov 21, 2026, offering multiple distances from 10K to 50K and organized by Keira Henninger Events.

A community endurance event in Bakersfield on 11/21/2026 where a 4.2 mile loop starts each hour. Participants can run one loop, repeat loops through the day, or attempt twelve loops for about 50 miles with aid and free parking provided.

A Thanksgiving Day community run in Santa Clarita offering a 5K cross country course through Central Park and a 1K for children. The event benefits the Santa Clarita Track Club and awards medals to the first 600 competitors.

A Thanksgiving morning trail event in the Santa Monica Mountains offering a half marathon, 10k and 5k, with fire road and singletrack courses, finisher medals, race photography, a post-race beer garden 21 plus and a taco breakfast.

An ultramarathon at Point Mugu State Park in Malibu on December 5, 2026, offering 50 mile, 50K and 30K distances. The race is organized by Keira Henninger Events with a registration window, a waitlist, and multiple entry fee options.

Nighttime trail race in Tarzana on Dec 5, 2026 offering 5K and 10K courses with elevation gain, required headlamp, cupless aid stations, and post-race awards.

Holiday-themed Jingle Bell races in Valencia on December 6 offering 5k, 10k, 15k and a half marathon on marked looped trails with aid stations and finisher medals.

A holiday-themed Reindeer Run at Griffith Park on December 19, 2026, with 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon options on a marked dirt trail and an aid station.

A 68-mile point-to-point trail ultra across the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains with 13,600 feet of gain and relay options for teams of 2, 3, or 4.

Trail run and hike events in Griffith Park on January 24 2027, featuring 8M, 8K, 5K and a 2.2K kids run with marked courses, aid stations, participant shirts and finisher medals.

Trail events in Griffith Park on January 24, 2027, including an 8 mile out and back to the Hollywood Sign viewpoint, an 8K, a 5K, and a 2.2K kids loop with aid stations, timing, shirts, and finisher medals.