Santa Maria
Trail Running Calendar near Santa Maria 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Santa Maria for 2026-2027! We've gathered 7 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Community 5K, 10K, and Kids Mile at Thousand Hills Ranch in Pismo Beach raising funds for 17 Strong and the Central Coast Athletics Foundation.
A trail event at Vandenberg Space Force Base on September 26, 2026 offering 10 km and 20 km distances. Non-base participants must show a REAL ID for base entry and all finishers receive a medal and a drink ticket.
October 2026
Timed trail event at Sand Creek Ranch in Los Olivos with multiple hour categories on a 3.4 mile loop and free on-course camping.
November 2026
Obstacle course races across vineyard and forest terrain in Santa Margarita, CA with Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and kids races over a two day weekend.
January 2027
La Cuesta Ranch Trail Run takes place in San Luis Obispo on January 23, 2027 and offers 10 km, 20 km and 30 km trail distances as part of the AllWeDoIsRun event calendar.
February 2027
A two day event at First Baptist Church in Santa Maria featuring a looped 5k and a timed 12 hour loop race, with on course aid, overnight food, and proceeds supporting the Elevate missions project.
May 2027
Weeklong trail ultramarathon event in Los Olivos CA with multi day and single day races on 100 percent dirt loops, onsite camping, aid stations, and lap scoring.