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Bandit Ultra Trail

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USSeptember 202750km
Niceley, CC BY-SA 4.0
Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Los Angeles (Simi Valley) · 50km
Entry fee
$175From the 2026 edition
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 26, 2026 · Entry ~ Sep 24, 2026 · Entry fee $90 · Start 07:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 10, 2026
Bandit Ultra Trail race photo
Niceley, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Bandit Ultra Trail — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Simi Valley's flagship trail race is back.

It was formerly known as the Rocky Peak Ultra.

The course runs the mountain trails of Rocky Peak, Las Llajas, and Tapo Canyon.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Bandit Ultra Trail runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 1
Josh SpectorFinish time 5:01:42
“Another important thing about this race was that I had fun.”

Josh Spector struggled with more climbing than expected and late calf cramps at the Bandit Ultra Trail 50km, but enjoyed exploring new trails with friends. They held on through the final descent to finish in 5 hours, 1 minute, 42 seconds, placing 11th overall and second in their age group.

Read the original on Josh Spector

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Bandit Ultra Trail Run (2014) feat. the Fortius Racing Team

131 Media, Inc.

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Bandit Ultra Trail — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Bandit Ultra Trail course map and elevation

Your 50km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
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Finals close at 16:00 for all events

EventStartTime limit
Ultra07:0016:00
Other15km08:0016:00
Other30km07:3016:00
START

Corriganville Park, 7001 Smith Road, Simi Valley, CA

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Corriganville Park

Finish · Google Maps

Cutoff
Mile 14.3 at 11:30 AM, Mile 19.5 at 1:00 PM, Mile 25.5 at 2:30 PM (50K)

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The events are 50K, 30K, and 15K.

The start is in Los Angeles (Simi Valley), CA, at 7:00 a.m. local time.

The finish is at Corriganville Park.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

From the most recent edition

Event T-shirt 2026

This may change for the next edition.

Where and when to collect your Bandit Ultra Trail race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Bib is distributed from one hour before each distance’s start on race day.
From one hour before each distance's start on 9/26 (Sat) — 50K 06:00, 30K 06:30, 15K 07:00

Corriganville Park, 7001 Smith Road, Simi Valley, CA

Google MapsDirections

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNearest station is Simi Valley Metrolink/Amtrak (5050 Los Angeles Ave), roughly 3-4 miles from…
  • Transit cardMetro Rail serves the LA area with a TAP card, and Metrolink commuter rail has a station in Simi Valley…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Nearest station is Simi Valley Metrolink/Amtrak (5050 Los Angeles Ave), roughly 3-4 miles from Corriganville Park (7001 Smith Rd) — not walking distance. Simi Valley Transit local bus routes 10/20/30 serve the city, but no confirmed direct stop at the park.

Start/finish is at Corriganville Park, a former movie ranch in Simi Valley. Suburban LA-area park reachable by car; nearest rail/bus hub (Simi Valley Metrolink station) is a few miles away with no confirmed direct transit link to the trailhead.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same as start — course loops from Corriganville Park through Rocky Peak, Las Llajas, and Tapo Canyon back to the park.

Finish is at Corriganville Park.

Map

Transit card

Metro Rail serves the LA area with a TAP card, and Metrolink commuter rail has a station in Simi Valley (one-way fares roughly $5-$20 depending on distance); Metrolink doesn't accept TAP for payment itself, but tickets to LA County destinations carry a TAP-enabled QR code for onward Metro Rail transfers. The Santa Susana/Rocky Peak trailhead used for this race is still a car or rideshare trip from the station, since no transit line reaches the venue directly.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The start is at Corriganville Park (7001 Smith Road, Simi Valley), a filming location used for movies including Star Trek and The Lone Ranger.

Bib pickup for the 50K opens at 6:00 a.m. ahead of the 7:00 a.m. start, and the 30K and 15K each start 30 minutes apart.

Along the 50K course, cut-off point are located at mile 14.3 (11:30 a.m. Time limit), mile 19.5 (1:00 p.m.), and mile 25.5 (2:30 p.m.),

with an overall finish time limit of 4:00 p.m. As a course climbing up and down the mountain trails of Rocky Peak,

Las Llajas, and Tapo Canyon, pacing your pace section by section is essential.

Times are local to Los Angeles (Simi Valley). Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Los Angeles｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Van Nuys Airport

$70

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Hotels near the Bandit Ultra Trail start line in Los Angeles (Simi Valley)

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Los Angeles｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Van Nuys Airport

$70

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Los Angeles｜White Man Airport Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service

$164

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Los Angeles｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service from Los Angeles International Airport

$53

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Hotel – Citadel Outlets & Los Angeles International Airport Transfer Service

$128

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Los Angeles Bike Rental (BikesBooking)

Bike rental for the course course preview and expo transport on the day before the race (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

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Los Angeles car rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

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LA Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights Admission Ticket

$79

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Los Angeles Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Ticket

$25

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Los Angeles Natural History Museum Admission Ticket

$17

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Marina del Rey Sea Lion Kayaking/Paddleboarding Experience

$82

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Los Angeles Downtown Highlights Half-Day Electric Bike Tour

$258

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Where runners eat in Los Angeles (Simi Valley)

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

What to see in Los Angeles (Simi Valley) after the race

Seeing Los Angeles (Simi Valley) with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Warner Bros. Studio Admission & Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide

$115

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LA City & Iconic Beaches Day Tour with Optional Transportation

$102

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Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Los Angeles (Simi Valley).

Total cost and budget for Bandit Ultra Trail

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Bandit Ultra Trail

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Los Angeles (Simi Valley) runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Bandit Ultra Trail

FAQ
When does Bandit Ultra Trail 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, September 26, 2026.

How much is the Bandit Ultra Trail 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $90.

What is the time limit for Bandit Ultra Trail 2027?

Finals close at 16:00 for all events. (From the 2026 edition)

What distances does Bandit Ultra Trail 2027 offer?

Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Bandit Ultra Trail 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Bandit Ultra Trail 2027 start?

Corriganville Park, 7001 Smith Road, Simi Valley, CA. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Bandit Ultra Trail 2027 finish?

Corriganville Park. (From the 2026 edition)

What are the Bandit Ultra Trail 2027 cutoff times?

Mile 14.3 at 11:30 AM, Mile 19.5 at 1:00 PM, Mile 25.5 at 2:30 PM (50K).

(From the 2026 edition)

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