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Welcome to the Red Rock SUNSET Rumble
A quad-burning, glute searing and ego breaking 10k among the red rocks of Topanga under the setting sun.
LETS GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!!
Race the setting sun for the most beautiful views!! September is epic sunset season in Southern California, and the Santa Monica Mountains rival any Mediterranean destination. Tucked away in magnificent Red Rock Canyon, Topanga, this hidden gem has it all from steep uphills, epic views, a descent to the finish like no other, and even an incredible singletrack section!!
The 2026 Red Rock Rumble offers a $500 course record bonus and the fastest "Local Legend" award for Topanga's local runners!! This event also features a Hiker's Delight, a non-timed, early start directly to the Calabasas Peak summit.
The Red Rock Rumble experience includes a thirst-quenching beer garden (21+), delicious vegan-friendly taco breakfast, sports massage treatment by Vision for Enrichment and an awards ceremony.
Event Schedule:
2:30 pm - Shuttles Begin
3:00 pm - Runner Check-in
4:00 pm - Hiker's Delight
4:45 pm - 10k Start
5:00 m - Beer & Tacos
6:00 pm - Awards Ceremony
6:30 pm - Course Closed
All SoCalTrail races are CUPLESS.
- Start with the Red Rock Rumble 10k on 6/21 >> Register Now! <<
- Work your way up to the Tough Mugu 25k on 7/19 >>Register Now!<<
- Get a finish at the Bulldog Ultra 50k on 8/16 >> Register Now! <<
Rules for the Points:
- Points are awarded based on your finish time as a percentage time of the winner’s time in the race.
- The winner receives the maximum points (100), and everyone else gets a percentage of that maximum.
- Women and men are scored separately within their divisions based on the winning time in that division.
- A age group categories are scored within their gender based on the winning time in that gender
- Only the longest distances from all 3 races in the series are scored (10k, 25k, 50k).
Series Awards
- All Series Finishers: earn your adidas TERREX Bulldog Challenge Jacket when you cross the final finish line on 8/16.
- Age Group Points: the highest female and male scorers in each age group by 10-year categories
- Overall Series Champions: the highest female and male scorers based on the series points
Check the Series Standings
The Fun Stuff
All Red Rock SUNSET Rumble Runners Get:
Hand-crafted Finisher Medals
FREE Course Photography
Delicious locally-made tacos (plant-based)
Long Run Coffee
Sponsor Giveaways
Sports Massage by VFE
Finish Line Announcers and Music
Same Day Results
Professional Medical Support
Awards:
Age Group Awards (female and male only)
Overall 1/2/3 Podium Awards (female, male and non-binary)
"Local Legend” Award to the fastest Topangans (female, male and non-binary)
$500 10k Course Record Bonus
38:14 - Luis Gutierrez (2024)
43:18 - Ellaney Matarese (2025)
Winners of the 10k are invited to compete in the SoCalTrail Season Finale on December 12, 2026 at the Crystal Cove.
A great effort is made to support the community by partnering with local businesses, small businesses, and minority-owned businesses.
@SoCalTrail on Instagram and @SoCalTrailRuns on Facebook for official announcements.
The Course
The Red Rock Rumble course is steep, rugged and incredibly beautiful.
This 10k course has roughly 1,360 ft’ of vertical gain and loss.
10k Strava Route
Aid Stations serving Skratch Hydration and water located at miles:
1.8 & 3.6
The Red Rock Rumble course runs 90% on fireroads of varying condition, with a 1/2-mile of exciting singletrack, through oak forests, chaparral, wildflowers, over red sandstone cliffs and along a seasonal creek. Runners will have amazing views of the Backbone Trail and Saddle Peak all the way to Santa Monica and the Pacific Ocean as they climb the local Calabasas Peak. There are two major climbs and a downhill finish like no other. Get ready to turn it on for the final half-mile sprint!!
The Hiker's Delight appeals to the non-competitive folks, featuring an early start and less vert, but with full access to all aid stations and all the swag. The Hiker's Delight is a non-timed event.
This 4.5 mile course has roughly 1,075 ft’ of vertical gain and loss.
Hiker's Delight Strava Route
Aid Station serves Skratch Hydration, and water located at mile:
2.27
Directions & Parking
No onsite parking on race day.
FREE Off-Site Parking and Shuttles on Topanga Canyon Blvd. and Topanga School Road
All participants must take the shuttle. The race site is an approx. 0.6 miles walk from the shuttle drop-off location.
The Red Rock Rumble race site is at:
Red Rock Canyon Park
23601 W Red Rock Rd, Topanga, CA 90290.
No on-site parking on from Friday, June 21 at 12pm to Saturday, June 22 at 12pm.
Discounts & Volunteers
Volunteers from other SoCalTrail events can earn Race Credits for the Red Rock Rumble!!
To Volunteer at the Red Rock Rumble, or other SoCalTrail races, please email volunteer@socaltrail.events to sign up. We'd love to have you on the team!!
All volunteers get awesome race swag, meals, coffee/cocoa and massage.
Race credits to future SoCalTrail races are $15/hour and are transferrable to friends and family!
Please email volunteer@socaltrail.events
If you're an active firefighter, lifeguard, race director, running group organizer or Topanga local, please email info@socaltrail.events for your discount code.
Sponsors
Tanri - Stay Younger Longer with TANRI Suncare Products
Vision For Enrichment - The Best Post-Race Sports Massage at all SoCalTrail races
Skratch Labs - Electrolyte hydration at all SoCalTrail races
Adventure Awareness Concepts - professional event medical services at all SoCalTrail events.
The Cause
A portion of the proceeds from the 2026 Red Rock Rumble will be donated to LA Fire Station 69 in Topanga Canyon so they can keep our beautiful Santa Monica Mountains safe during the fire season. A special Thank You to ALL the fire crews that protected Topanga from the Palisades Fire.
Event's current local time: 11:31 AM PT
