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Back On The Ranch Trail Run

Back On The Ranch Trail Run is a 3 Hour, 6 Hour, 12 Hour, 24 Hour and 48 Hour event held in Los Olivos, California. It was last held on October 2, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet.

Usually held
October
Location
Los Olivos, CA

Race details

Last held
October 2, 2026
Usually held in
October
Distances
3 Hour, 6 Hour, 12 Hour, 24 Hour, 48 Hour
Course
433 ft of gain per 3.4-mile loop (per official course listing); total elevation gain scales with the number of laps completed.
Registration
ultrasignup.com
Official website
allwedoisrun.com

Registration, course & weather

Start time
8:00 AM PDT
Course profile — 3 Hour
Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; Not USATF certified
Course profile — 6 Hour
Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; Not USATF certified
Course profile — 12 Hour
Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; Not USATF certified
Course profile — 24 Hour
Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; Not USATF certified
Course profile — 48 Hour
Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; Not USATF certified
Typical race-day weather
about 59°F at the start, 64% humidity, 8 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 28, 2026)

About the Back On The Ranch Trail Run

Back On The Ranch Trail Run is a fixed-time, looped trail event at the private Sand Creek Ranch in Los Olivos, CA. Runners choose a 3, 6, 12, 24, or 48-hour division and complete as many laps as possible on a 3.4-mile dirt loop, with free on-site camping.

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Back On The Ranch Trail Run: common questions

When is the Back On The Ranch Trail Run?
The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
Where is the Back On The Ranch Trail Run held?
In Los Olivos, California.
What distances does the Back On The Ranch Trail Run offer?
3 Hour, 6 Hour, 12 Hour, 24 Hour and 48 Hour.
How do I register for the Back On The Ranch Trail Run?
Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
Is registration open for the Back On The Ranch Trail Run?
Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open.
What time does the Back On The Ranch Trail Run start?
8:00 AM PDT.
What is race-day weather usually like at the Back On The Ranch Trail Run?
about 59°F at the start, 64% humidity, 8 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 28, 2026).