Island View Endurance Run

Island View Endurance Run

Island View Endurance Run is an endurance trail event organized by the Santa Barbara County Trails Council on the Gaviota Coast between Santa Barbara and Buellton, California. The event is scheduled for October 24 and 25, 2026, with the race staging at the Baron Ranch Trailhead in Goleta.

The route combines ranch roads and single-track trails through the Los Padres National Forest and the Santa Ynez Mountains. Course features include climbs to Gaviota Peak, panoramic ridgelines, canyon sections, chaparral vegetation, and coastal riparian areas. Multiple distances are offered and courses vary in total elevation gain.

Course elevation highlights:

• 100 mile
• 100 km
• 50 km
• 25 km
• 12 km

Reported elevation gain figures include 24,059 feet for the 100 mile course and 15,994 feet for the 100 km course; highest points are around 2,769 feet on several courses. Aid and support items listed for participants include official race shirts, finisher hardware for longer distances, EMT support, multiple course aid stations, drop bag valet for some distances, and finish line water and food. Event proceeds support trail maintenance in Santa Barbara County and the Trails Council’s mission to protect and maintain public trail access. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.