Island View Trail Run

04/17/2026

Join us at the Trail Running Film Festival pre-show happy hour this Saturday to learn more about the Island View Endurance Run, taking place on October 24-25, 2026. Then enjoy an optional loop run and two hours of short film screenings!
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🗓️ Saturday, April 18th, 4:45 - 8:15 PM
📍Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Farrand Auditorium. 2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

This event is SOLD OUT. If you were lucky enough to snag a ticket, we’ll see you there!

12/14/2025

Please join us in thanking our incredible sponsors of the 2025 Island View Endurance Run! This year, over 150 runners from across North America took part in our two day trail running event. Thank you to our sponsors for keeping our athletes, volunteers, and staff fueled and supported, from coffee and gels to sunscreen and running gear. You truly made this event possible!

Congratulations to the top finishers across all five distances:

100-MILE TOP FINISHERS
Timothy Brasier 23:32:25
Bridgett Heser 32:40:01

100K TOP FINISHERS
Dan Vykhopen 16:18:02
Gurinder Kaur 23:40:47

50K TOP FINISHERS
Nick Stice 5:15:43
Michelle McToldridge 6:23:39

25K TOP FINISHERS
TJ Myers 2:13:04
Anna Haddad 2:41:15

12K TOP FINISHERS
Jeff Martin 1:03:36
Alicia Martinez 1:25:59

12/09/2025

A huge congratulations to our Island View Endurance Run 100 Mile first place finishers Timothy Brasier and Bridgett Heser! These super humans took on our brutally challenging course, conquering over 25,000 ft of elevation, running through the night, and doing it all with smiles on their faces. We could not be more proud and inspired by what you achieved! 🦊

Congratulations to first place finishers of the 100K, 50K, 25K, and 12K events! You are all legends of the trail ⛰️

100K TOP FINISHERS
Dan Vykhopen 16:18:02
Gurinder Kaur 23:40:47

50K TOP FINISHERS
Nick Stice 5:15:43
Michelle McToldridge 6:23:39

25K TOP FINISHERS
TJ Myers 2:13:04
Anna Haddad 2:41:15

12K TOP FINISHERS
Jeff Martin 1:03:36
Alicia Martinez 1:25:59

View all results at https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=127324

Thank you again to and all our sponsors for making this event a great success!

02/08/2024

BARON RANCH TRAIL RUN | 02/18/24

The Santa Barbara County Trails Council is promoting this running event as part of its popular Island View Trail Run series. This event is to celebrate the grand opening of the Arroyo Quemado Trail. The long-awaited event was delayed by the Alisal Fire and the ensuing damage from two rainy seasons.

Since the fire, adding a new mile-long trail along the hillside in the lower canyon offers a fresh experience. The trail system provides stunning ocean and mountain vistas, diverse ecosystems, and a chance to connect with the Gaviota's rich natural heritage.

• Who: Trail runners from near and far
• What: A multi-distance Trail Run in a scenic location
• When: Sunday, February, 18th
• Where: Baron Ranch on the Gaviota Coast
• Distances: 2, 4, 6.5, and 13.3 miles
• Entry Fee: $30 for all distances
• Why: It's a challenge, and you get a free catered lunch
• Details: https://islandviewtrail.run/

Trail maintenance is now a year-round program—the proceeds from the event support ongoing trail repairs at the county-owned Baron Ranch.

The 7th Annual Franklin Trail Run will be held on October 27th, 2024 in Carpinteria, California.

Sign Up

01/27/2023

Get in touch if you want to help organize a spring run into the Los Padres National Forest from Baron Ranch to Gaviota Peak. The wildflowers will be out in full force.

01/24/2023

The need for volunteer support is never more evident. The Franklin Trail is one of many that will need volunteers to help bring it back to being safe to run.

01/13/2023

TRAILS NEED TIME TO RECOVER

While we certainly understand the urge to be outside and run, hike or bike after a week of rain, you have probably heard, “If it sticks to your heels or wheels, it’s time to turn around.” This is particularly true for many trails in Santa Barbara County with sticky clay treads. Some trails dry quickly, but most take 4 to 5 days after a measurable rain event.

We will need help repairing trails. Sign up to volunteer.
https://sbvolunteers.org/

11/27/2022

Thanks for participating in the 2022 IVTR & giving back to Franklin Trail. You helped raised awareness & funds to maintain the trail.❤️

11/17/2022

National Take-a-Hike Day (Today)

Certainly, it is not too much to ask to reflect on the value of trails on a day tagged for trail appreciation and enjoyment.

It is also a good day to ask what are we, as a community, doing to promote public engagement in land stewardship and trail use for all types of outdoor recreation.

10/24/2022

JUST DAYS AWAY...SEE YOU ON THE TRAIL

Island View Trail Run on Saturday, October 29th.
At Franklin Trail - Start at Carpinteria High School
https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=92429

Check-In Starts at 6:45 am

Race Start Times:
16 mile - 8:00 am - 4,600'
10 mile - 8:30 am - 1,750'
4 mile - 9:00 am - 800'

Questions: [email protected]
Website: https://islandviewtrail.run/

10/14/2022

ISLAND VIEW TRAIL RUN IN 2 WEEKS

Join us in Carpinteria, California, for the 6th ANNUAL ISLAND VIEW TRAIL RUN. Sign up today.

4, 10, & 16 Mile
Saturday, October 29, 2022
8:00 am Start

The run along Franklin Trail begins at Carpinteria High School, winding around the school parking lot, track field, and adjacent orchards. The trail emerges onto a lovely single track with magnificent ocean views. A steady climb and switchbacks will take you up Franklin Canyon with numerous vistas along the way. From single-track, you run on a dirt road alongside several ranches, well-developed coastal scrub, and mixed chaparral.

Download the map of the course with elevation profile here: http://islandviewtrail.run/race-details/course-map/

REGISTER TODAY: http://islandviewtrail.run/

Start and Finish Location
Carpinteria High School Parking Lot
4810 Foothill Rd, Carpinteria, CA 93013

Schedule
8:00 am | 16-mile run
9:00 am | 10-mile run
9:00 am | 4-mile run/walk

Fees
16 Miler | $70
10 Miler | $60
4 Miler | $40

Estimated Elevation Gain
16 Miler | 5400 feet
10 Miler | 2200 feet
4 Miler | 800 feet

Sponsors, prizes, giveaways, music, and more.
A special thank you to...Mountain Air Sports, Santa Barbara Running Company, Rabbit Running Apparel, Petzel, Scarpa, Hydro Flask, and others for material support and donations of prizes and giveaways for the trail run event. Coffee donated by Dune Coffee Roasters. This trail run is held under a special use permit and in partnership with the Los Padres National Forest.

For more information, contact Brad Vickers by email: [email protected] or visit
https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=92429

If you use Strava, please join the Island View Trail Run Group.
https://analytics.strava.com/clubs/islandviewtrailrace

Happy trails...