Red Rock Sunset Rumble

Red Rock Sunset Rumble

Welcome to the Red Rock SUNSET Rumble, a quad-burning, glute searing and ego breaking 10k among the red rocks of Topanga under the setting sun. Race the setting sun for the most beautiful views!! September is epic sunset season in Southern California, and the Santa Monica Mountains rival any Mediterranean destination. Tucked away in magnificent Red Rock Canyon, Topanga, this hidden gem has it all from steep uphills, epic views, a descent to the finish like no other, and even an incredible singletrack section!!

The 2026 Red Rock Rumble offers a $500 course record bonus and the fastest "Local Legend" award for Topanga's local runners!! This event also features a Hiker's Delight, a non-timed, early start directly to the Calabasas Peak summit.

The Red Rock Rumble experience includes a thirst-quenching beer garden (21+), delicious vegan-friendly taco breakfast, sports massage treatment by Vision for Enrichment and an awards ceremony.

Event Schedule:

• 2:30 pm - Shuttles Begin
• 3:00 pm - Runner Check-in
• 4:00 pm - Hiker's Delight
• 4:45 pm - 10k Start
• 5:00 pm - Beer & Tacos
• 6:00 pm - Awards Ceremony
• 6:30 pm - Course Closed

All SoCalTrail races are CUPLESS.

The Course

The Red Rock Rumble course is steep, rugged and incredibly beautiful. This 10k course has roughly 1,360 ft’ of vertical gain and loss. Aid Stations serving Skratch Hydration and water located at miles: 1.8 & 3.6. The Red Rock Rumble course runs 90% on fireroads of varying condition, with a 1/2-mile of exciting singletrack, through oak forests, chaparral, wildflowers, over red sandstone cliffs and along a seasonal creek. Runners will have amazing views of the Backbone Trail and Saddle Peak all the way to Santa Monica and the Pacific Ocean as they climb the local Calabasas Peak. There are two major climbs and a downhill finish like no other. Get ready to turn it on for the final half-mile sprint!!

The Hiker's Delight appeals to the non-competitive folks, featuring an early start and less vert, but with full access to all aid stations and all the swag. The Hiker's Delight is a non-timed event. This 4.5 mile course has roughly 1,075 ft’ of vertical gain and loss. Aid Station serves Skratch Hydration, and water located at mile: 2.27

Directions & Parking

No onsite parking on race day. FREE Off-Site Parking and Shuttles on Topanga Canyon Blvd. and Topanga School Road. All participants must take the shuttle. The race site is an approx. 0.6 miles walk from the shuttle drop-off location. The Red Rock Rumble race site is at: Red Rock Canyon Park 23601 W Red Rock Rd, Topanga, CA 90290.

Discounts & Volunteers

Volunteers from other SoCalTrail events can earn Race Credits for the Red Rock Rumble!! To Volunteer at the Red Rock Rumble, or other SoCalTrail races, please email [email protected] to sign up. We'd love to have you on the team!! All volunteers get awesome race swag, meals, coffee/cocoa and massage. Race credits to future SoCalTrail races are $15/hour and are transferrable to friends and family! Please email [email protected]

If you're an active firefighter, lifeguard, race director, running group organizer or Topanga local, please email [email protected] for your discount code.

Sponsors

Tanri - Stay Younger Longer with TANRI Suncare Products, Vision For Enrichment - The Best Post-Race Sports Massage at all SoCalTrail races, Skratch Labs - Electrolyte hydration at all SoCalTrail races, Adventure Awareness Concepts - professional event medical services at all SoCalTrail races.

The Cause

A portion of the proceeds from the 2026 Red Rock Rumble will be donated to LA Fire Station 69 in Topanga Canyon so they can keep our beautiful Santa Monica Mountains safe during the fire season. A special Thank You to ALL the fire crews that protected Topanga from the Palisades Fire.