Calabasas, CA, United States · Saturday, January 23, 2027
Fixed Distance 100K
Sean OBrien 100 km Trail Race
129 days away
100 km Distance
4,000 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 40 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 16 hours
9:36 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. About average for a 100K. Measured against 208 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~84 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (100km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, January
Daytime high 17°C
Night low 10°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 10 h 17 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for January — NASA POWER, grid elevation 183 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 100 km of trail with 4,000 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes40 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race NutritionPast 100 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles4,000 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 16 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
Malibu Creek State Park.
Similar races
Other 100K trail ultras, closest in distance first.