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Santa Barbara Trail Work Series presented by Runners for Public Lands and the Los Padres Forest Association

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Santa Barbara, California, United States

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About the Event

Runners for Public Lands (RPL) envisions a world in which everyone has access to healthy, runnable landscapes. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that empowers runners to protect public lands and expand access to nature for all.

We are excited to partner with the Santa Barbara Foundation, Los Padres Forest Association, the Santa Barbara Trail League, and the United States Forest Service (USFS), to present the 2026 Trail Work Series in Santa Barbara County. This brings our local community of runners together to learn about and care for the living landscapes we run with. Through repetitive, hands-on service events, we can grow ecological values and create strong connections that inspire runners to care for the places they love.

The 2026 Santa Barbara Trail Work Series will include 4 independent trail work events. Each event will be approved, permitted, and insured by the USFS, led by the Los Padres Forest Association trail work leaders, and managed by Runners for Public Lands Staff and Ambassadors. Attend multiple events and win prizes from our brand coalition sponsors, including Athletic Brewing, GU, Fractel, On, Altra, rabbit, as well as local partners and Runners for Public Lands.

Registration opens on February 7 th for the first event of the season, which will be held on Saturday, March 7th. Later events will be held in April and May. Please note that the days and times of all events are subject to change based on the discretion of the USFS, current conditions, and weather. We will keep everyone informed through the Runners for Public Lands Ventura/Santa Barbara Strava Club and direct emails to registrants.

Races Offered

Trail Work Series - Event #1 Mission Canyon Trail Day

Mar 07, 2026

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Distance — Trail Work Series - Event #1 Mission Canyon Trail Day

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09:00

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$0.00

Trail Work Series - Event # 2 Baron Ranch

Mar 28, 2026

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Distance — Trail Work Series - Event # 2 Baron Ranch

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09:00

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Trail Work Series - Event #3 After Work Project

Apr 16, 2026

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Distance — Trail Work Series - Event #3 After Work Project

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08:00

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$0.00

Trail Work Series - Event #4 Red Rock Clean Up

May 02, 2026

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Distance — Trail Work Series - Event #4 Red Rock Clean Up

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08:00

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$0.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Santa Barbara.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 8.1° / 18.4°

wb_sunny 5.8° / 16.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 6.9 /

water_drop 72.9%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 8.1° / 18.4°

wb_sunny 5.8° / 16.6°

air 6.9 km/h

water_drop 72.9%

About Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is a city and metropolitan area less than 100 miles from Los Angeles but vastly different in pace from its huge neighbor to the south. With a temperate climate and lush natural environs, the "Riviera of the West" is a pleasant day or weekend trip from L.A. Its wide beaches, highly rated wineries, and a large variety of shopping and dining choices enable the town of just 90,000 residents to enjoy the sort of cultural and social amenities which are usually found only in much larger cities.