Event Details

Baron Ranch Trailhead Goleta CA 93117
United States
4:00am - December 5 2025 parking opens for runners, highly advise dropping runners off to leave space for volunteers towards the trailhead. .
Runner Check-in will open at 4:40am

EVERYONE IS WELCOME Friday and Saturday, December 5-6 4:00am
4:00am- Friday Parking Opens
4:40am - Runner Check In: at Baron Ranch Trailhead
5:40am RUNNER MEETING - Pre-Race Brief.
6:00am Friday - Start 100 mile
6:45am Friday 100km Race Brief
7:00am Friday- Start 100km
9:00am-4:00pm Friday Early Runner Check in for 50km, 25km, 12km at Baron Ranch
5:40am Saturday 50km Race Brief
6:00am Saturday 50km Start
7:00am Saturday- Finish 100km
8:15am 25km Race Brief
8:30am Saturday 25km start
8:45am Race Brief for 12km
9:00am 12km start
10:30am Live Music Group Start
1:00pm Saturday Gaviota State Park Cutoff
3:00pm Alisal Aid Station Cutoff
4:30pm Island View Aid Station Cutoff
6:00pm Saturday- Final cut off and race ends for all distances.
7:00pm Saturday- Everyone off property
***Waivers Everyone on the property must provide a printed, signed release of liability waiver.

Course Marking:
Course Marked with PINK (33 mile out and back loops) Run 3 full loops Pink Marking, Markings will have reflective indicators for night time visual aids. Signs and striped ribbon will indicate turns.

***The 100km race is a 24 hour cutoff, plenty of time to finish.

***For the 50km Trail Race- 12 hour total cutoff Lots of time!
First 25km loop cut-off time is 1:00pm Saturday.
You must start your second 25km prior to 1:00pm.
50km final cut-off time is 6:00pm.

Aid Stations:

There are four aid stations spaced from 4 to 7.4 miles apart: Baron Ranch Trailhead (the Start / Finish, located at the entrance, Island View Aid (located at the top of the ranch along the ridge), Alisal Ranch Aid (located on the ridge before turning to Gaviota Peak), and Finally Gaviota PeakTrailhead (located right off of Highway 101).
All aid stations will be stocked with bottled water, an electrolyte drink, and carbonated beverages. Hot and cold food will be available, with vegetarian and vegan options in each category. Food items will include the traditional fare that is provided at most 100-mile runs. While the aid stations are well stocked, there are certain items that will not be available: runners are responsible for their own gels, energy bars, electrolyte supplements, medications (e.g., anti-inflammatory products), personal hygiene products (e.g., sunscreen, lip balm), and typical first-aid items (e.g., bandages, blister treatment). Those with strict dietary requirements or special medical conditions are advised to pack needed items in personal drop bags.
REMINDER: Island View 100 is a cupless race. (Exceptions are made for hot beverages and for volunteers.) 

Awards:
Belt Buckles for every official 100 mile finisher

100km and 50km will receive a finisher challenge coin.

Special awards for first over all male and female in each category. Shoes Provided by Altra to podium finishers.

Also Special Awards for top 3 in each category.

Awards will be presented at the banquet held Sunday December 7, 2025.

Course Description

Visit our website for GPX course map and profiles.

Our salute to service

Email erikkoenig7@yahoo.com for code:

For our Military/Veterans: 35% off entry

For our first responders: 35% off entry

For our Firefighters: 35% off entry

There are no refunds.

Let’s chat

Race Director: Erik Koenig
erikkoenig7@yahoo.com

Sponsors

Santa Barbara County Trails Council
Santa Barbara Trail Runners
Santa Barbara Running Company
Rabbit
Hammer Nutrition
Altra Running
Mountain Air Sports
Dune Coffee Roasters
Tanri Outdoors
Squirrels Nut Butter

Pacers/Crew

This is for 100 mile and 100km Participants.

You are allowed 1 pacer at a time. They may enter in from the Baron Ranch Aid Station, or Gaviota Hot Springs Aid Station.

For the 100 mile: On Friday pacers may enter at Gaviota 2 (mile49) or 5pm, which ever comes first. Meaning if you get back to Baron before 5pm and leave there at mile 33 after 5pm, you are allowed your 1st pacer.

For the 100km: You are allowed your first pacer after the first completed 33 mile loop.

If you are caught being a mule for your runner, it will end in a DQ.

Crew is allowed at Baron Ranch Trailhead and Gaviota Hot Springs Trailhead.
During the First loop please do not arrive at Gaviota Hot Springs till after 7:30am, if you park in the state park's parking lot you must pay the fee of $5. There is parking along the road before the entrance.

GPX files

100M: https://www.strava.com/routes/3368735131368720900

100km: https://www.strava.com/routes/3368741919747197430

50km: https://www.strava.com/routes/3368737937339005430

25km: https://www.strava.com/routes/3373663840149373872

Event's current local time: 12:44 AM PT