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

From the producers of the Bulldog Ultra and Pacifico Ultra comes SoCalTrail’s newest adventure!! 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 never-been-run trails preserved in time!!

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.

Four Exciting Race Distances
Choose from the Tehachapi 100k, the Grapevine 50k, the Castac Lake 25k and the foothills 11k courses. There’s something for everyone at all levels!!

Overnight Camping & Hotels
Reserve your spot and arrive early for overnight camping opportunities for tents, vans and RV’s. Local hotel partners will be announced soon with room discounts.

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 27, 2026:
12:00pm-9:00pm - Overnight Camping Check-in
*Optional Packet Pick-up locations in Los Angeles and Bakersfield to be announced...

Saturday, February 28, 2026:
*The race site is at the Tejon Ranch Equestrian Center, in Lebec, California.
4:30am - Parking Opens
5:00am - Race Day Registration & Runner Check-in
7:00am - 100k Start
8:00am - 50k Start
9:00am - 25k Start
9:30am - 11k Start
10:30am - Beer Garden and Breakfast Tacos Open
12:00pm - 11k | 25k Awards Ceremony
2:00pm - 50k Awards Ceremony
6:00pm - 100k Overall Awards Ceremony
1:00am - Course Closed

Sunday, March 1, 2026:
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.
Fully-marked course for daytime and night running.
Live tracking to share on-course splits.
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.
*Race shirts and event apparel, beer and food tickets, parking and shuttle passes, and pacer bibs are available for purchase when registering.

SoCalUltraTrail Tejon finishers earn:
100k Ultra Trail Belt Buckles
50k Ultra Trail Finisher Medals
11k/25k Trail Run Finisher Medals
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.

Prizes and Awards:
Custom-made overall 1/2/3 awards for women and men in all distances.

1/2/3 age group awards for women and men in the 25k, 50k & 100k only:
U20 / 20-29 / 30-39 / 40-49 / 50-59 / 60-69 / 70+

50k and 100k overall women and men winners earn comp entries to SoCalTrail’s 2026 Bulldog Ultra with a $4,000 50k prize purse.

All distance winners earn comp entries to SoCalTrail Season Finale on December 12, 2026 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 will typically range from the low 40’s to 60 degrees.

100k Course: Across the Tehachapi's
61.6 miles with 11,903' vert
100k Strava Route
18-hour time limit
7:00am 100k Start

100k Aid Stations & Cut-offs:
Mile 11 - Pastoria Creek (drop bags) - 10:15am
Mile 16.2 - Marble Spring - 11:45am
Mile 24.0 - Geghus Ridge - 2:15pm
Mile 31.1 - DWR (drop bags) - 4:00pm
Mile 34.1 - Bear Trap 2 (drop bags) - 5:00pm
Mile 42.5 - Edmunston - 6:45pm
Mile 46.0 - Crew Access (drop bags) - 7:45pm
Mile 50.9 - Grapevine Peak (drop bags) - 10:30pm
Mile 57.9 - Homestretch - 12:15am
Mile 61.6 - Finish - 1:00am

50k Course: Up the Grapevine
32.49 miles with 5,473' vert
50k Strava Route
17-hour time limit
8:00am 50k Start

50k Aid Stations & Cut-offs:
Mile 5.0 - Bear Trap 1 (no cut-off)
Mile 13.3 - Edmunston - 6:45pm
Mile 16.4 - Crew Access (drop bags) - 7:45pm
Mile 21.3 - Grapevine Peak - 10:30pm
Mile 28.4 - Homestretch - 12:15am
Mile 32.0 - Finish - 1:00am

The 11k and 25k 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.

25k Course:
15.86 miles with 2,858' gain
25k Strava Route
9:00am 25k Start

25k Aid Stations & Cut-offs:
Mile 5.6 - Crane Canyon 1 - 11:00am
Mile 11 - Bear Trap (no cut-off)
Mile 12.1 - Homestretch (no cut-off)
Mile 14.5 - Crane Canyon 2 - 1:00pm

11k Course:
6.96 miles with 944' gain
11k Strava Route
9:30am 11k Start

11k Aid Stations & Cut-offs:
Mile 2.0 - Crane Canyon 1 (no cut-off)
Mile 5.2 - Crane Canyon 2 - 1:00pm

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

Discounts and 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!!

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 $15/hour and are transferrable to friends and family!

2026 Tejon Ranch volunteers will have guaranteed spots in the 2027 running of SoCalUltraTrail at Tejon Ranch.

Firefighters (with valid identification) and Race Directors race for FREE!!
If you're an active firefighter, race director or running group organizer please email info@socaltrail.events for your code.

Cancellations

Your entry fee is non-refundable, but transferrable to another runner prior to February 23, 2026.

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 December 31, 2026.

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 August 1, 2026 and entry fees will be forwarded to the rescheduled date.

Sponsors

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@DoctorMvmt - offering physical therapy services to help you run pain free

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

Event's current local time: 12:43 AM PT