2026 Salomón Pico Memorial Trail Run

Santa Maria Valley Open Space presents the Salomón Pico Memorial Trail Run with 0.0, 5, 10 and 15 mile run options. This is a unique opportunity to run in the majestic Solomon Hills. Broad views from the scenic 101 corridor to the historic Bicknell townsite just minutes outside of town.

All distances start from the Newlove Picnic Grounds in the Solomon Hills, south of Orcutt. A 5 mile loop climbs from the picnic grounds then meanders south with some steep climbs eventually making an out and back jaunt to the Solomon Peak and closing the loop back at the Picnic Grounds. Two laps is the 10 mile course and three laps for the 15 mile course. <<distances are approximate>>

Professional race day photography by Michelle Evans. Pictures will be available for purchase after the race.

Sign up online now and save money. Day of signups are available ($50-5mi, $60-10mi, $70-15mi)

<event shirts not guaranteed for registrations after April 4th>

Event details and schedule

Schedule:

Race Day, Saturday April 18th 

7am - packet pickup

8am - all race distances start

12noon - awards

1230 - cut off for any runner starting their final loop. (20min/mile)

The course is approximately 5 miles with 900 feet of elevation gain. Two laps for 10 miles, three laps for 15 miles.

There will be one aid station at the start/finish.

No strollers, no dogs, no pacers on course.

Please electronically sign the waivers during signup. No waiver = no running.

Parking is near the start/finish and you are welcome to self-support

*DIRECTIONS to the Newlove Picnic Grounds*

The Newlove Picnic Grounds are located just south of Orcutt...

From the North (Orcutt, Santa Maria, AG...)

101 south

Exit 101 on the right 1.7miles past Clark Ave

Turn right through gate and follow signs to Picnic Grounds 0.7miles

From the South (Los Alamos, Buellton, Los Olivos, Santa Barbara...)

101 North

Exit 101 on the right 9.4 miles past Los Alamos

Turn right, then turn right through tunnel under 101, turn right again

Turn left through gate and follow signs to Picnic Grounds 0.7miles