La Cuesta Ranch Trail Run

San Luis Obispo, United States • 24 Jan 2026

La Cuesta Ranch Trail Run : January 24, 2026

La Cuesta Ranch Trail Run takes place at La Cuesta Ranch near San Luis Obispo, CA. The event uses 100% dirt trail and ranch roads and features views of West Cuesta Ridge. The start and finish area is staged at the historic ranch barn.

Distances offered:

  • 10 km one loop
  • 20 km two loops
  • 30 km three loops

The 10 km loop is described as counter clockwise with Elev Gain / Loss 2000 ft, -2002 ft. Reported slopes: Max Slope 40% 154% and Avg Slope 10% -12%. Cutoffs are applied at three hours per loop.

On-course support includes a well marked course and fully stocked aid stations approximately every three miles. Aid station supplies include prepackaged foods, water, and Hammer Nutrition products. Registration includes a custom tee shirt, special awards for top male and female in each distance, and a custom award for all finishers. The organizer states there are no refunds or deferrals for this event.

Onsite camping is available Friday night for a per vehicle fee payable on arrival at Miossi Barn. Camping is primitive and dry, first come with no reservations; portable and fixed restrooms are provided and open fires are not allowed. Onsite parking has a per vehicle daily fee payable on arrival at the main gate. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

30 km
20 km
10 km
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