Date:
December 5, 2025
Location:
Gaviota Coast, CA
Distances:
100 Miles • 50 Miles • 50K • 25K
Prices:
$350 • $250 • $150 • $75
Entry:
Welcome Trail Runners
Join us for the Island View Endurance Run, a premier event hosted by the Santa Barbara County Trails Council that attracts trail runners from across the nation. Experience breathtaking island and ocean views while challenging yourself on the stunning Gaviota Coast.
This remarkable course, located between Santa Barbara and Buellton, California, offers diverse terrains through the Los Padres National Forest and the Santa Ynez Mountains. Choose from 12-kilometer, 25-kilometer, 50-kilometer, 100-kilometer, or 100-mile ultra distances. With routes to Gaviota Peak, panoramic ridgelines, and enchanting canyons, the Island View Endurance Run promises an unforgettable running experience in a truly spectacular setting. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your trail running game!
December 5, 2025
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Spectacular Trails
A combination of ranch roads and single tracks will take you up and down canyons to the crest of the Santa Ynez Mountains and to Gaviota Peak.
Punishing Hills
This endurance run will be a challenge! The course features multiple hills that you will climb and descend, pushing your body to the limit!
Panoramic Views
At Gaviota Peak and on the ridgelines, prepare to be awestruck by the breathtaking panoramic views of the ocean and the Santa Ynez Valley.
Nature All Around
Wrapped in a Mediterranean climate, the endurance run route takes in the beauty of a chaparral landscape featuring a mix of coastal riparian zones.
Endurance Run Details
The Island View Endurance Run will begin on Friday,
December 5, 2025.
Race Check-in
Early check-in is on Thursday from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Location TBD
Parking will open at 4:00 am on Friday for 100-mile and 100 Km participants. Park along the Calle Real entry road to the Baron Ranch Trailhead.
Race day check-in will start at 5:00 AM. Located at the race staging area at the Baron Ranch Trailhead.
Start Line
Located at the Baron Ranch Trailhead on the Gaviota Coast between Santa Barbara, CA, and Buellton, CA. The address is Baron Ranch Trailhead, 14450 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117 (34.47103, -120.11504). Take Hwy 101, exit Arroyo Quemada Lane (away from the ocean), and turn left onto Calle Real (frontage road parallel to Hwy 101). There is a turnaround at the trailhead to facilitate parallel parking along the frontage road. Event participants are encouraged to carpool.
Distances
- 12 Kilometers
- 25 Kilometers
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50 Kilometers
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100 Kilometers
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100 Miles Ultra
Start Times
Friday
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6:00 AM – 100 miler start
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7:00 AM – 100 km start
Saturday
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6:00 AM – 50 km start
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7:00 AM – 100 km finish
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8:00 AM – 12 & 25 km start
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6:00 PM – all distances finish
Sunday
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4:30 PM – 9:30 PM – Awards
Endurance Run Day is December 5, 2025
Course Elevation
100 Mile Elevation Profile
100 : Distance (mi)
24,059 : Elevation Gain (ft)
59 : Lowest Point (ft)
2769 : Highest Point (ft)
100 km Elevation Profile
100 : Distance (km)
15,994: Elevation Gain (ft)
59 : Lowest Point (ft)
2769 : Highest Point (ft)
50 km Elevation Profile
50 : Distance (km)
7,999: Elevation Gain (ft)
59 : Lowest Point (ft)
2769 : Highest Point (ft)
25 km Elevation Profile
25 : Distance (km)
3,663 : Elevation Gain (ft)
59 : Lowest Point (ft)
2529 : Highest Point (ft)
Endurance Run Entry
Sign up for the Island View Endurance Run and enjoy a variety of participant perks, including the opportunity to tackle the amazing trail course of your choice. Please note that this race has a limited capacity and will sell out, so be sure to secure your spot for this incredible trail race today!
100 Mile
- Run 100-Mile loop course
- Official race shirt
- Collectible 100 mile finisher buckle
- Hammer Nutrition products
- Race photos
- EMT support
- Runner’s guide
- Drop Bag Valet
- 4 course aid stations
- Finish line water & food
- Event insurance/permits
- Awards for top the 3 male/female
- Course record $$ Prize male/female
- A life-changing running experience!
100 km
- Run 100-km loop course
- Official race shirt
- Collectible finisher challenge coin
- Hammer Nutrition products
- Race photos
- EMT support
- Runner’s guide
- Drop Bag Valet
- 4 course aid stations
- Finish line water & food
- Event insurance/permits
- Awards for top the 3 male/female
- Some form of bragging rights
- An awesome running experience!
50 km
- Run 50 km loop course
- Official race shirt
- Collectible finisher challenge coin
- Hammer Nutrition products
- Race photos
- EMT support
- Runner’s guide
- 4 course aid stations
- Finish line water & food
- Event insurance/Permits
- Awards for the top 3 male/female
- An amazing running experience!
25 km
- Run 25K vertical challenge course
- Official race shirt
- Collectible finisher challenge coin
- Hammer Nutrition products
- Race photos
- EMT support
- Runner’s guide
- 2 course aid stations
- Finish line water & food
- Event insurance/permits
- Awards for the top 3 male/female
- A fantastic running experience!
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