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 StatesApril 30, 2027
Coyote Two Moon 100 Mile is a loop trail race in Ojai, CA, United States, held on April 30, 2027. The course covers 100.2 miles, climbs 26,390 ft, and has a 42h cutoff.
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 | Cutoff | Crew | Pacers | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 1,575 ft | — | |||
Topa Topa (Elder Camp) Aid Station | 7.1 | 5,272 ft | — | |||
Topa Topa Summit Landmark | 8.2 | 6,378 ft | — | |||
Topa Topa (Elder Camp) Aid Station | 10.6 | 5,272 ft | — | |||
Rose Valley Aid Station | 17.6 | 3,415 ft | — | Drop Bags | ||
Topa Topa (Elder Camp) Aid Station | 23.8 | 5,272 ft | — | |||
Thacher Creek Trailhead Aid Station | 34.9 | 1,371 ft | — | Drop Bags | ||
Chief Peak Water Station Resource | 42.0 | 4,836 ft | — | |||
Chief Peak Landmark | 42.5 | 5,571 ft | — | |||
Rose Valley Aid Station | 46.9 | 3,415 ft | — | Drop Bags | ||
Gridley Top Aid Station | 52.2 | 3,806 ft | — | |||
Gridley Bottom Aid Station | 57.9 | 1,253 ft | — | Pacers | Drop Bags | |
Gridley Top Aid Station | 63.4 | 3,806 ft | — | |||
Nordhoff Peak Landmark | 64.8 | 4,396 ft | — | |||
Cozy Dell Aid Station | 71.5 | 883 ft | — | Pacers | Drop Bags | |
Gridley Top Aid Station | 79.6 | 3,809 ft | — | |||
Chief Peak Water Station Resource | 85.4 | 4,836 ft | — | |||
Topa Topa (Elder Camp) Aid Station | 89.6 | 5,272 ft | — | |||
Topa Topa Summit Landmark | 90.7 | 6,378 ft | — | |||
Topa Topa (Elder Camp) Aid Station | 93.2 | 5,272 ft | — | |||
Finish Finish | 100.2 | 1,575 ft | 42h11:00 AM +2 |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
Sign in for race-day weather at every station, points of interest, segment-by-segment analysis, pacing, and to save this race to your calendar.
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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