Island View Endurance Run
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Island View Endurance Run
The Island View Endurance Run is a multi-distance trail event held on the Gaviota Coast in Santa Barbara County, California. The event is organized by the Santa Barbara County Trails Council, takes place October 24 to 25, 2026, and is authorized on National Forest System lands under a special use permit. Proceeds benefit trail maintenance and stewardship in the Santa Ynez Mountains and Los Padres National Forest.
The route runs between Santa Barbara and Buellton and begins at the Baron Ranch Trailhead on the Gaviota Coast. Course terrain combines ranch roads and single-track trails, with climbs and descents through canyon corridors to ridgelines and Gaviota Peak. The landscape is Mediterranean chaparral with some coastal riparian zones; several vantage points provide ocean and valley views.
Distances:
- 100 miles
- 100 kilometers
- 50 kilometers
- 25 kilometers
- 12 kilometers
Entry fees and included services vary by distance. Sample race entry fees listed for 2026 are: $350 for 100 miles, $250 for 100 kilometers, $150 for 50 kilometers, and $75 for 25 kilometers. Race support details include aid stations (counts vary by distance), EMT support, race shirts, finisher items for longer distances, drop bag service, and official event insurance and permits. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
