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La Cuesta Ranch Trail Run

San Luis Obispo, United States • 24 Jan 2026

La Cuesta Ranch Trail Run takes place at La Cuesta Ranch, near San Luis Obispo, California, with the start and finish at the ranch barn. The event offers three dirt-trail formats: 10 km (one loop), 20 km (two loops), and 30 km (three loops). Runners enjoy 100% dirt trails with sweeping views of West Cuesta Ridge.

Each loop features about 2,000 feet of gain, steep sections, and a per-loop cutoff of three hours. Aid stations are spaced roughly every three miles, offering water, prepackaged foods, Hammer Nutrition products, and a marked course. Registration includes a custom tee, finishers' award, camping options, and parking. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California San Luis Obispo

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20 km
10 km
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