Rock Cobbler Trail Run

Event overview

The Rock Cobbler Run is an off-road trail event held on November 8, 2025 at Rio Bravo Ranch, 15701 Highway 178, Bakersfield, CA. The event grew from the Rock Cobbler gravel ride and is presented as a very demanding trail run with a limited field of 300 runners. Entry fee is $150 and refunds are not offered. Registration and closing dates are listed by the organizer.

Routes, gear and logistics

• Full Cobbler: 26 mi / 41.84 km, roughly 4,500 ft of elevation gain
• Pebbler: 13 mi / 20.92 km, roughly 2,200 ft of elevation gain
• Junior Pebbler: same as Pebbler, for ages 13-17

The course is fully off-road trail style. Good trail shoes and sock/shoe gaiters are required. Shirts are required; no shirtless running. Fully stocked aid stations and SAG stops will provide fluid hydration and food on course. Event provisions include a swag bag, food after the run (including lunch items and beverages), breakfast and coffee from Covenant Coffee, a raffle (all runners auto-entered), and a special gift for participants. Car and RV camping is available for a fee; sites have no services. Basic rules include professional timing and age breakdowns, no ear buds, and no outside support. Prize items are awarded to the first male and female finisher of each run. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.