A two-night full moon odyssey through Ojai's Topatopa Mountains
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A two-night full moon odyssey through the Topatopa Mountains above Ojai, covering 100 miles of fire roads and singletrack with 26,393 feet of vertical gain. Starting at 5 PM on a Friday under a full moon, runners tackle four deep canyon out-and-back legs and collect summit bracelets at iconic high points including Topa Topa Bluffs (6,379 ft) and Chief Peak. Aid stations serve everything from energy gels to quesadillas and warm soups. The race is defined by an irreverent, festive culture — propeller hats at mile 3, mid-race food challenges, and Limoncello shots at mile 70. Founded in 2008 by trail running folk hero Chris Scott and revived in 2023 by RD Mauricio Puerto.
Recommended for seasoned ultrarunners
Ojai, CA, United StatesMay 01, 2026
Must meet custom qualifier requirements within the qualification window
Must prove completion of at least 60 miles with 15,000+ feet of vertical gain within the past year. Race or non-race efforts accepted. Submit proof to [email protected].
| Location | Mile | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
Topa Topa Summit Aid Station | 7.3 | 6,342 ft |
AID Station #2 Rose Vally Aid Station | 16.0 | 3,409 ft |
Aid Station #3 Thacher Creek Trailhead Aid Station | 33.2 | 1,316 ft |
Chief Aid Station | 40.1 | 5,502 ft |
Aid Station #5 Bottom Gridley Aid Station | 54.6 | 1,175 ft |
Aid Station #4 Top Gridlry Aid Station | 60.0 | 3,776 ft |
Nordhoff Peak Aid Station | 60.6 | 4,419 ft |
Aid Station #6 Cozy Dell Aid Station | 67.3 | 892 ft |
Unmanned Water Station Aid Station | 80.1 | 4,800 ft |
Aid Station #1 TopaTopa (ElderCamp) Aid Station | 84.5 | 5,259 ft |
Start & Finish Start | 94.6 | 1,578 ft |
Sign in to see cutoffs, crew access, drop bags, and services for every aid station.
On-site car camping and small tent camping at Rock Tree Sky Learning Center (5-acre property). No large RVs. Water and restroom facilities at the start/finish area. No camp stoves on the field (concrete patio available). Nearby: Dension Park Campground (2 miles), Camp Comfort (Ojai), Ventura Ranch KOA (down the street from start), Steckel Park in Santa Paula (tents and RV hookups), and hotels in Ojai and Ventura.
Ojai Valley in May can reach 80-90 degrees F; lower canyon sections and fire roads are exposed and warm during daylight hours
Temperatures drop significantly at night above 5,000 ft on the Topa Topa ridge; a 2008 race report recorded 29F at Rose Valley overnight
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