Santa Barbara, CA, United States · Saturday, March 13, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

Santa Barbara Nine Trails 35 Mile Endurance Run

178 days away

56 km Distance

3,200 m Climbing

7.6 Grit · Hardcore

34.4208° N, 119.6982° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 57 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Field size ~139 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (35mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, March

Daytime high 17°C

Night low 9°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 11 h 50 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 313 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 56 km of trail with 3,200 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes57 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition56 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles3,200 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 56 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

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