Trail race · United States

HOKA Pacific Trails California by UTMB

14–15 November 2026 · Santa Barbara County, California

25K: Sun, 15 November 2026

A California coastal-range UTMB World Series event on chaparral ridges and oak canyons above the Pacific.

2026 dates confirmed

Event and distance dates were checked against the organizer schedule.

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6 weeks to go Good timing for course research, travel planning, terrain-matched long runs, and a structured build.

Entry · 25K · 2026 edition

Registration open

First come, first served until Sun 8 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT-8 or until places run out. Open on the organizer's page on 1 Oct 2026, which does not say how many places are left.

  1. Deferral requests untilThu 15 Oct 2026
  2. Registration closesSun 8 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT-8

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From the organizer's page, checked 1 Oct 2026. TrailSplits does not know whether you have a place; the organizer is the final word.

Race Overview

HOKA Pacific Trails California by UTMB is a trail race scheduled for 14–15 November 2026 in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. TrailSplits currently includes 2 mapped courses for this event, with course maps, elevation profiles, weather context, and pacing tools for the uploaded GPX data.

How to get a place: Direct registration for the 13-15 November 2026 edition until 8 November 2026 or sell-out (the 50K is sold out), plus onsite expo entries for open distances; no lottery. Organizer's page, checked Thursday 1 October 2026.

6 weeks to go
Date
14–15 November 2026
Type
Trail race
Distances
2: 50K, 25K
Biggest course
51 km · +1,550 m vert
Cut-off
10 h (11.8 min/km)
Location
Santa Barbara County, California, United States
25K date
Sun, 15 November 2026
Event week
13–15 November 2026
25K entry
Open entry

TrailSplits is a free, independent route & pacing companion — not the official race. Visit the official HOKA Pacific Trails California by UTMB site →

The 25K course file mapped here is the organizer's 2025 file.

Finishing 25K earns 1 Running Stone (20K category) toward the UTMB World Series Finals lottery. How Running Stones work.

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Free training plan — 25K

Vert-focused blueprint with route-finder links into the Planner.

25K plan 25 km · 650 m D+

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Race route lab

Turn 25K into a local rehearsal route

Open the official course in Planner, then choose a nearby start point to build a shorter loop that matches the course demand. This course averages about 26 m climb per km.

Race tools — 25K

Sun, 15 November 2026

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Load the HOKA Pacific Trails California by UTMB 25K GPX onto your GPS watch

Get the official course as a clean GPX or a Garmin TCX course, with step-by-step instructions to load it onto a Garmin, COROS, Suunto, Wahoo, or Komoot — free, no account needed.

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Compare your training

Compare your route to the HOKA Pacific Trails California by UTMB 25K course

See how faithfully your rehearsal route matches the real race. The official course for 25K loads as Route A — upload your training route to compare distance, elevation gain, estimated time, and how much of the course you actually cover.

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Course analysis

Analyze the HOKA Pacific Trails California by UTMB 25K course — every climb

See the 25K course broken into its major climbs and descents in order — length, gain, average grade, and steepness — so you know where the crux is and how to pace and fuel it.

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Race-week reminders

Get a nudge before HOKA Pacific Trails California by UTMB

A free browser notification in the final week — the course crux, the weather window, and loading the GPX onto your watch. No app, no email, no account.

HOKA Pacific Trails California by UTMB — frequently asked questions

When is HOKA Pacific Trails California by UTMB 2026?

HOKA Pacific Trails California by UTMB 2026 races run 14–15 November 2026 in Santa Barbara County, California; the 25K is on Sun, 15 November 2026. Check the official race site for registration deadlines and final details.

How long is HOKA Pacific Trails California by UTMB and how much climbing is there?

2 distances (25–51 km). The longest course is 51 km with about 1,550 m of vertical gain — a demanding mountain course.

What is the cut-off time for HOKA Pacific Trails California by UTMB?

The 50K course has a 10-hour cut-off, an average of 11.8 min/km to finish in time. TrailSplits' cut-off pacer shows the buffer at each aid station.

Is there a free GPX and course map for HOKA Pacific Trails California by UTMB?

Yes. TrailSplits gives you the course map, an interactive elevation profile, a 3D flyover and a downloadable GPX for every mapped distance — free and with no sign-up.

How do I train for HOKA Pacific Trails California by UTMB?

Each distance has a free, course-specific 16-week training plan built around its distance, vertical gain and cut-offs, plus a pace and cut-off calculator.

Is TrailSplits the official HOKA Pacific Trails California by UTMB website?

No. TrailSplits is a free, independent route and pacing companion. For registration and official rules, visit https://pacifictrails.utmb.world/.

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