10 events in Santa Clarita, California
From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find trail running events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
Santa Clarita
10 events in Santa Clarita-
Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 5:00 AMSee full details
Run the VALENCIA Trail Race, run the awesome trails and killer hills with breathtaking views of the Santa Clarita Valley in a 10K, Half Marathon, or 50K Ultra race. For runners who love to run great trails and want to accomplish a good challenge. Prepare to take on the Awesome Trail Challenge in Valencia, California. Southern California features a diverse range of nature and terrain, giving runners a wide variety of spectacular trails and running experiences. Located north of Los Angeles up against the California State park boundaries is Valencia, a suburban community that is surrounded by hills and mountains featuring awesome trails to be experienced.
Registration is now open with course distances for all types of runners to offer a variety of challenges. Experience a course that takes you up challenging hills to the peaks and along the ridgelines with panoramic views, then into the canyons and valleys for a truly awesome trail challenge. Registration is available on VALENCIATrailRace.com or on the popular Active.com running network.
Learn more at >> VALENCIATrailRace.com
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Sat, May 02, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
EPIC RACE IN THE GOLDEN HILLS OF SANTA CLARITA, CA
Ready to hit the trails? The Santa Clarita Trail Race offers seven exciting distances—5K, 10K, 15K, 30K, 60K, 100K, 120K—and three fixed time categories—6, 12, 24-Hours—along with team relay options on an epic trail course taking you through the breathtaking golden hills of Santa Clarita, CA.
Whether you’re a first-time trail runner or a seasoned athlete, the Santa Clarita Trail Race has something to match your fitness level and goals. Prepare for an epic trail race experience!
Step into the golden trails of California and join us for the Santa Clarita Trail Race—an unforgettable trail running experience for all levels, brought to you by New Global Adventures, creators of the popular VALENCIA Trail Race and SPACEROCK Trail Race.
Set in the historic Placerita Canyon, where gold was first discovered in 1842, this race takes you through some of the most stunning and diverse landscapes in Santa Clarita, CA. From challenging hills and winding trails to breathtaking panoramic views, you’ll experience why Southern California is home to some of the best trail running in the country.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this epic race experience—register today and secure your spot at the start line!
AWESOME TRAILS
Run along flowing singletrack trails that wind through East Walker Ranch Open Space with a few killer hills to climb and a blissfully long downhill as you journey through the sun-kissed golden hills of Santa Clarita.
360 VIEWS
Conquer the heart-pounding climbs to reach the sweet ridgelines and be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views stretching across the stunning Santa Clarita Valley.
NATURE
Leave the concrete jungle behind and immerse yourself in nature’s beauty and reconnect with the peaceful, healing landscapes to recharge the body, mind, and spirit.
CAMPING
Camping at the race adds to the overall race experience for relay teams and ultra runners. Giving you a home base for the perfect setup to push your limits with confidence.
NOTE: Relay team registrations are available on the official race website.
Learn more and see full race details at SantaClaritaTrailRace.com
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Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 5:00 AMSee full details
Celebrate Father's Day by kicking off the weekend with an awesome race taking you on a scenic tour through the beautiful Santa Clarita Valley. A community race created to bring runners together and give you a great race experience and earn an awesome Sugar Daddy Race collectors medal, plus get a special ice cream treat to help cool you down at the finish line!
AWESOME COURSE
Runners get to enjoy the best of Santa Clarita's awesome paths and paseos taking runners on a spectacular tour around the Santa Clarita.
FAMILY FUN
The Sugar Daddy Race is a race for everyone, runners, walkers, hikers, there is even a Kids Run where they earn a special kids medal!
ICONIC LOCATIONS
Runners will experience iconic locations, sights, and view including the recently restored 128-year-old Iron Horse Bridge crossing the Santa Clara river.
ICE CREAM FINISH
In June the weather starts to heat up in Santa Clarita and Sugar Daddy Race participants will get a special ice cream treat at the finish line!
Event details and schedule
RACE DETAILS
RACE DAY
The race will be on Saturday, June 20, 2026, and last-minute check-in starts at 5:00 AM.
START LINE
The race start and finish line is located at the Iron Horse Trailhead located off Magic Mountain Parkway.
PARTICIPANT PERKS
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Official race t-shirt*
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Collectible finisher medal
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Official finisher certificate
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Goodie bag
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Volunteer support
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Course aid-stations
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Finish line water & food
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Event insurance
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Special award for first place
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An awesome race experience!
Learn more at SugarDaddyRace.com
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Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 6:15 AMSee full details
WELCOME TO THE SUGAR DADDY RACE!
Celebrate Father's Day by kicking off the weekend with an awesome race taking you on a scenic tour through the beautiful Santa Clarita Valley in a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, or Kids race.
Get your PR on our fast, almost flat course on paved paseo trails. Created to bring runners together for a great race experience as you finish across the historic Iron Horse bridge into the finish line to earn our epic Sugar Daddy Race bling, plus receive yummy Ben & Jerry's ice cream to help cool you down from your awesome run!
Learn more below or register today to secure your spot at the start line!
FAST COURSE
Runners get to enjoy the best of Santa Clarita's awesome paths and paseos taking runners on a spectacular tour around the Santa Clarita Valley on a very fast course.
HISTORIC BRIDGE
All runners get to make the final push into finish line to run across the historic 120-year old Iron Horse bridge, making for a landmark race finish.
FAMILY FUN
The Sugar Daddy Race is for everyone, runners, walkers, hikers, there is even a Kids Fun Run for the little ones to get active and healthy to experience a race.
SWEET FINISH
In addition to earning an awesome medal, Sugar Daddy finishers will get a special ice cream treat to help cool them off after finishing the race.
Learn more at >> SugarDaddyRace.com
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Ready to hit the trails? The Santa Clarita Trail Race offers five exciting distances—5K, 10K, 15K, 30K, 60K—and two fixed time categories—6, 12-Hours—along with team relay options on an epic trail course taking you through the breathtaking golden hills of Santa Clarita, CA.
Whether you’re a first-time trail runner or a seasoned athlete, the Santa Clarita Trail Race has something to match your fitness level and goals. Prepare for an epic trail race experience!
Step into the golden trails of California and join us for the Santa Clarita Trail Race—an unforgettable trail running experience for all levels, brought to you by New Global Adventures, creators of the popular VALENCIA Trail Race and SPACEROCK Trail Race.
Event details and schedule
Learn more and view full race details at SantaClaritaTrailRace.com
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See full details
Ready to hit the trails? The Santa Clarita Trail Race offers seven exciting distances—5K, 10K, 15K, 30K, 60K, 100K, 120K—and three fixed time categories—6, 12, 24-Hours—along with team relay options on an epic trail course taking you through the breathtaking golden hills of Santa Clarita, CA.
Whether you’re a first-time trail runner or a seasoned athlete, the Santa Clarita Trail Race has something to match your fitness level and goals. Prepare for an epic trail race experience!
Step into the golden trails of California and join us for the Santa Clarita Trail Race—an unforgettable trail running experience for all levels, brought to you by New Global Adventures, creators of the popular VALENCIA Trail Race and SPACEROCK Trail Race.
Event details and schedule
Learn more and view full race details at SantaClaritaTrailRace.com
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Sun, Feb 28, 2027 at 7:30 AMSee full details
About the Event
Join us on Sunday, February 28th, 2027, as the Junior Chamber International of Santa Clarita (JCI) and the Santa Clarita Track Club proudly present the 17th Annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K and Mini Madness 1K — benefiting JCI Santa Clarita and Students Off And Running (SOAR).
SOAR provides local youth ages 14–18 with a fully supported Los Angeles Marathon training experience — completely free for participants and their families — and is an Official Featured Charity of the 2027 Los Angeles Marathon.
What to Expect
Mardi Gras Madness is Santa Clarita’s premier family-friendly run/walk event, offering fun and fitness for all ages! Participants will enjoy a scenic USATF-certified 5K/10K course, chip timing, custom finisher medals, marathon-quality tech shirts, and a vibrant Health & Fitness Expo.
The festivities continue with a beer garden, great food, costume contest, games and giveaways, silent auction, celebrity hosts, and live entertainment. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a stroller-pusher, or bringing your furry friend, Mardi Gras Madness welcomes everyone!
🏃♀️ COURSE INFORMATION
The MGM course is a USATF-certified, rolling 5K/10K circuit featuring scenic paseos, bridge overpasses, and sections along the beautiful South Fork River Trail.
Note: The 10K route includes a dirt equestrian trail from Mile 3.25 to Mile 4.85.
🎟 EARLY PACKET PICKUP
Skip the lines and pick up your race materials early!
📍 Saturday, February 27th | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Canyon Club Courtyard (rear entrance near H&M), Valencia Town Center
Please bring a valid ID to receive your 2027 Beer Garden wristband. No exceptions.
Due to overwhelming demand, onsite registration cannot be guaranteed this year.
🕗 RACE DAY SCHEDULE
6:30 – 8:00 AM - Check-In and Pre-Registration
7:25 AM - 1K Warm-Up
7:30 AM - 1K Start
7:55 AM - 5K/10K Warm-Up
8:00 AM - 5K/10K Start
9:30 AM - Awards Ceremony & Prize Drawings
🏅 AWARDS
Top 3 Overall Men & Women (5K & 10K)
Top 3 per Age Group:
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10 & Under
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11–14
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15–18
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19–29
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30–39
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40–49
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50–59
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60+
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Top 3 Team Finishes
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All 5K/10K finishers receive a custom medal, t-shirt, and goodie bag!
📍 EVENT DETAILS
Date: Sunday, February 28, 2027
Time: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Valencia Town Center, Valencia, CA 91355
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Sat, Mar 20, 2027See full details
Southern California features a diverse range of nature and terrain, giving runners a wide variety of spectacular trails and running experiences. Located north of Los Angeles up against the California State park boundaries is Valencia, a suburban community that is surrounded by classic hills and mountains featuring awesome trails that must be experienced by runners who appreciate nature and a good trail.
The VALENCIA Trail Race brings you that awesome experience, choose from a 10 kilometer, half marathon, or 50k ultra distance. Experience a trail course that takes you up to the peaks and along the ridgelines with panoramic views, then into the canyons through the hills of Valencia for a truly awesome trail challenge!
AWESOME TRAILS
Single track trails that will take you up to the peaks, on the ridgelines and down into the canyons across the Valencia hills.
KILLER HILLS
This race will be a challenge! The course has multiple hills that you will climb up and descend down as it pushes your body to the max!
BREATHTAKING VIEWS
At the peaks and on the ridgelines experience breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the Santa Clarita Valley.
BEAUTIFUL NATURE
Spring season brings lush green rolling hills peppered with vibrant local wildflowers along the trails making for a beautiful experience.
Take the Awesome Trail Challenge and run the VALENCIA Trail Race!
Event details and schedule
DISTANCES
Choose to run the following distances:
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10 Kilometers
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13.1M/21K Half Marathon
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50K Ultra
PARTICIPANT PERKS
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Official race shirt
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Collectible finisher medal
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Official finisher certificate
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Goodie bag
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Runner's handbook
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Volunteer support
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Course aid-stations
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Finish line water & food
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Special award for first place
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An awesome race experience
View full event details at VALENCIATrailRace.com
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Sat, Jun 19, 2027 at 5:00 AMSee full details
Celebrate Father's Day by kicking off the weekend with an awesome race taking you on a scenic tour through the beautiful Santa Clarita Valley. A community race created to bring runners together and give you a great race experience and earn an awesome Sugar Daddy Race collectors medal, plus get a special ice cream treat to help cool you down at the finish line!
AWESOME COURSE
Runners get to enjoy the best of Santa Clarita's awesome paths and paseos taking runners on a spectacular tour around the Santa Clarita.
FAMILY FUN
The Sugar Daddy Race is a race for everyone, runners, walkers, hikers, there is even a Kids Run where they earn a special kids medal!
ICONIC LOCATIONS
Runners will experience iconic locations, sights, and views, including the recently restored 130-year-old Iron Horse Bridge crossing the Santa Clara River.
ICE CREAM FINISH
In June, the weather starts to heat up in Santa Clarita, and Sugar Daddy Race participants will get a special ice cream treat at the finish line!
Event details and schedule
RACE DETAILS
RACE DAY
The race will be on Saturday, June 19, 2027, and last-minute check-in starts at 5:00 AM.
START LINE
The race start and finish line is located at the Iron Horse Trailhead located off Magic Mountain Parkway.
PARTICIPANT PERKS
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Official race t-shirt*
-
Collectible finisher medal
-
Official finisher certificate
-
Goodie bag
-
Volunteer support
-
Course aid-stations
-
Finish line water & food
-
Event insurance
-
Special award for first place
-
An awesome race experience!
Learn more at SugarDaddyRace.com
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Local Clubs & Organizations
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Club
USA Swimming Club. Club Excellence: Silver. Safe Sport Recognized. 375 members.
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