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SoCalTrail’s premier ultra distance event - across the untouched Tehachapi’s on California's largest expanse of private land.

SoCalUltraTrail returns to climb the California Grapevine for year two at Tejon Ranch!! Taking place entirely on Tejon Ranch, just 1-hour north of Los Angeles, 30 minutes from Bakersfield and conveniently off the 5 freeway, this is the only opportunity to explore these close-to-the-public trails, preserved in time, and fully-supported on race day!!!

No heatmaps. No FKT’s. No preview runs. No trespassing until race day!!

Discover the world-class diversity of southern California through canyons, along creeks, over mountains and across rolling sagebrush plains. The course runs entirely on fire roads, and may encounter abundant wildlife populations from Rocky Mountain elk, wild turkey, California mule deer, wild boar, black bear, bobcat, coyotes, raptors, to cattle roaming the working ranch.

SoCalUltraTrail at Tejon Ranch covers a full spectrum of pristine eco biomes home to ancient 300-year old oaks, springtime poppy and wildflower blooms, as well as distant Joshua Trees. This one-of-a-kind trail running adventure offers spectacular views from the Tehachapi Mountain range of Mount Pinos in the Angeles National Forest to the high desert and central valley expanses. The 50k and 100k are an ultrarunner’s dream taking on the iconic Grapevine switchbacks, self-powered on two feet, high above the 5 Freeway, while the 11k and 25k explore the local foothills.

SIX Exciting Race Distances
Choose from the Tehachapi 100k, the Grapevine 50k, the Castac Lake Half-Marathon and the Foothills 11k courses. There’s something for everyone at all levels!!
NEW for 2027!!
The 12-hour Bear Trap Timed Event and the Grapevine 25k Ruck and Hike.

Overnight Camping & Hotels
Reserve your spot and arrive early for overnight camping opportunities for tents, vans and RV’s. Rooms at the Holiday Inn Express will be available with an official special event rate.

Finish Line Festival
Celebrate your finish with a hot cooked meals, beer garden (21+) and the sponsor hydration station. We’ve got everyone covered from pre-race coffee to late night munchies.

Spectators, Crew, Pacers
Reserve your pacer bibs for the climb up the Grapevine switchback and shuttle for the only aid station with crew and spectator parking access. Friends and family can be part of the adventure.

Rain, Shine or Snow
Grapevine Peak is one of the few, special locales in the Los Angeles area to occasionally receive snowfall, and just in case, we’re ready with heated aid stations, a finish festival party tent and warm, yummy food.

The Schedule

Friday, February 26, 2027:
12:00pm-10:00pm - Overnight Camping Check-in

Saturday, February 27, 2027:
*The race site is at the Tejon Ranch Equestrian Center, in Lebec, California.
4:15am - Parking Opens
4:30am - Runner Check-in & Race Day Registration*
6:00am - 100k Start
6:15am - 12-Hour Start
7:30am - 50k Start
8:30am - Half-Marathon Start
9:00am - 25k Ruck Start
9:00am - 11k Start
10:00am - Beer Garden and Breakfast Tacos Open
12:00pm - 11k | Half-Marathon Awards Ceremony
2:00pm - 50k Awards Ceremony**
12:00am - Course Closed
*registration and check-in will remain open until 5 minutes prior to each race start.
**must be present to receive prizes at scheduled times.

Sunday, February 28, 2027:
9:00am - Overnight camping check-out

The Fun Stuff

The SoCalUltraTrail experience includes:
Race-day access to run the trails of Tejon Ranch and the famous Grapevine.
Professionally organized event by SoCalTrail.
Live GPS Tracking to share real-time, on-course splits and progress.
Fully-marked course for daytime and night running.
Chip timing and same-day ultrasignup.com results.
Real-time social media coverage on SoCalTrail Instagram
Ultra-stocked aid stations staffed by local run clubs.
Finish line announcers and music DJ at festival party.
“Hydration Station" throughout the day with Long Run Coffee and Athletic Brewing
Professional medical support and communications at every aid station.
*Event apparel, beer and food tickets, parking and shuttle passes, and pacer bibs are available for purchase when registering or in the Online Store.

SoCalUltraTrail Tejon finishers earn:
100k SoCalUltraTrail Belt Buckles*
50k SoCalUltraTrail Finisher Medals
25k Hike and Big Boar Ruck Patches
11k/Half Marathon Trail Run Finisher Medals
12-hour 100k Buckles, 50-mile Medals, 50k Medals, 10-mile Tokens
Beer garden entry, including one complimentary finisher beer (21+) and;
Hot meals with plant-based options from breakfast tacos to late night munchies.
FREE race photography directed by Ignacio Saldana Jr.
*Second year 100k finishers earn Legacy Buckles

Prizes and Awards:
Custom-made overall 1/2/3 awards for women and men in all events (Ruck weighted divisions 1st place only).

1/2/3 age group awards for women and men in the Half-Marathon, 50k & 100k only:
U20 / 20-29 / 30-39 / 40-49 / 50-59 / 60-69 / 70+

$500 Course Record Bonus to the women and men breaking the 50k and 100k records.
50k, 100k and 12-hour overall women and men winners earn comp entries to SoCalTrail’s 2027 Bulldog Ultra with a $4,000 50k prize purse.

All distance winners earn comp entries to the 2027 SoCalTrail Season Finale on December 11 at Crystal Cove with a $2,000 prize purse.

The Course

Both the 50k and 100k are demanding routes for seasoned ultra-marathoners seeking challenging outdoor experiences. 100k runners should be prepared to reach 6,150’ in elevation, while both ultra trail distances climb 3,200’ in 4.8 miles up the famous Grapevine switchbacks. Race day temperatures may range from the low 40’s to 80 degrees.



100k Course: Across the Tehachapi's
61.6 miles with 12,002' vert
100k Footpath Route
18-hour time limit
6:00am 100k Start

100k Aid Stations & Cut-offs:
Mile 5 - Dry Field - no cut-off 
Mile 11 - Pastoria Creek (drop bags) - 9:15am
Mile 16.1 - Marble Spring - 10:45am
Mile 24.7 - Geghus Ridge - 1:15pm
Mile 31.8 - Bear Trap (drop bags) - 3:00pm
Mile 34.9 - Dry Field 2 (drop bags) - 4:00pm
Mile 42.6 - Edmunston - 5:45pm
Mile 46.1 - Crew Access (drop bags) - 6:45pm
Mile 51.4 - Grapevine Peak (drop bags) - 9:30pm
Mile 57.8 - Homestretch - 11:15pm
Mile 61.6 - Finish - 12:00am



50k Course: Up the Grapevine
32.3 miles with 5,651' vert
50k Footpath Route
15.5-hour time limit
7:30am 50k Start

50k Aid Stations & Cut-offs:
Mile 5.0 - Dry Field (no cut-off)
Mile 13.3 - Edmunston - 5:45pm
Mile 16.7 - Spectator & Crew Access (drop bags) - 6:45pm
Mile 21.4 - Grapevine Peak - 9:30pm
Mile 28.5 - Homestretch - 11:15pm
Mile 32.3 - Finish - 12:00am

The 11k and Half Marathon routes explore the foothill climbs and canyons surrounding Castac Lake with a front half of punchy climbs reaching a high points just under 5,000’, featuring views of the seasonal lake, oak-filled canyons, and open downhills sweeping the rolling California hills. The Half-Marathon is Race #2 of the "Trail 1/2 Series" featuring seven SoCalTrail Half Marathons in 2027.

Half Marathon Course:
13.2 miles with 1,741' gain
Half Marathon Footpath Route
8:30am Half Marathon Start

Half Marathon Aid Stations & Cut-offs:
Mile 1.9 - Castac Lake - 10:30am
Mile 8.2 - Dry Field (no cut-off)
Mile 9.4 - Homestretch (no cut-off)
Mile 11.3 - Castac Lake - 12:30pm



11k Course:
6.96 miles with 944' gain
11k Footpath Route
9:00am 11k Start

11k Aid Stations & Cut-offs:
Mile 1.8 - Castac Lake (no cut-off)
Mile 5.2 - Castac Lake - 12:30pm

12-hour

The 12-Hour fixed time event leaves the festival area on a 3-mile lolipop route around Bear Trap Canyon with one, short, steep climb up to 4,100', followed by a subtle and gentle downhill back to the festival area. The course remains open for 12-hours. Participants must complete a full loop at their own pace for the miles to count towards their finish and awards. Rest times are determined by the runners, but once a runner checks-out with the timing team, they cannot return to run more loops.

12-Hour Course
3.1 miles with 587' vert
12-Hour Footpath Route
6:15am 12-Hour Start


25K Ruck & Hike

Ruck or hike the famous Grapevine switchbacks!! Earn your views 3,200' high above the 5 freeway and complete your timed ruck challenge alongside the SoCalUltraTrail 50k and 100k ultrarunners on your way to the finish festival. Weighted packs are not required, but, US Rucking (USR) divisions will be used for overall awards:  Sprint 25lbs, Military 35lbs, Ruck 50lbs, Heavy 75lbs, Century 100lbs.



25K Ruck & Hike Course
15.7 miles with 4,335' vert
Footpath Course
9:00am 25k Ruck & Hike Start (at Crew & Spectator Aid Station)

Aid Station Cut-Off:
Mile 4.7 - Grapevine Peak - 9:30pm

All SoCalTrail races are CUPLESS
*SoCalUltraTrail race cups are available for purchase when registering.

Discounts & Volunteers

Volunteers from other SoCalTrail events can earn race credits for SoCalUltraTrail at Tejon Ranch.

To volunteer at Tejon Ranch, or other SoCalTrail races, please email volunteer@socaltrail.events. We'd love to have you on the team!!If you’re a running group leader, ask about our aid station partnerships!!

All volunteers get awesome race swag, hot coffee and meals. After the shift, volunteers may get massage and beer tickets. Race credits to future SoCalTrail races are $20-$25/hour and are transferrable to friends and family!

2027 Tejon Ranch volunteers will have guaranteed spots in the 2028 running of SoCalUltraTrail at Tejon Ranch.

Firefighters, armed forces veterans (with valid identification) and Race Directors race for FREE!!
If you're an active firefighter, retired veteran, race director or running group organizer please email info@socaltrail.events for your entry (limited spaces available).

Cancellations

Your entry fee is non-refundable, but transferrable to another runner prior to February 22, 2027.

Cancelled registrations prior to 60 days from the event will receive 75% partial credits, 50% prior to 30 days and 25% prior to 14 days to SoCaITrail events, expiring one year from cancellation.

The event will take place rain or shine, at race director's discretion. However, the event may be postponed due to hazardous conditions, but all reasonable efforts will be made to safely hold the event as scheduled including course alterations, delayed starts and/or mandatory gear requirements. If the event is postponed, it will be rescheduled for Sunday, August 1, 2027 and entry fees will be forwarded to the rescheduled date.

Sponsors

Nathan - Offical hydration sponsor

Footpath - Official navigation and mapping tool

Fractel - Official hat sponsor

KOR - KOR Shots at all SoCalTrail races

Tanri - Stay Younger Longer with TANRI Suncare Products

Home & Health Solutions - The very highest quality water, when a healthy lifestyle matters, at all SoCalTrail aid stations and festivals.

Skratch - Elecrolyte hydration at all SoCalTrail races

Adventure Awareness Concepts - professional event medical services at all SoCalTrail events.

Sauri - Apparel powering the SoCalTrail "Trail Half League"

VFE - Certified sports massage

Trailfolx - Helping LA inner city kids discover the great outdoors

Hand-Brewed Beer - Served at every SoCalTrail Beer Garden

Event's current local time: 7:07 AM PT