Epicpalooza

Epicpalooza is a trail event in Moorpark, California, on November 7, 2026. The 10K starts at 7:30 a.m., the 5K at 8:00 a.m. and a kids' 1K at 8:30 a.m., so the longer race is under way well before the shorter one begins, and a family can enter across all three.

Off-road running asks for different pacing than the road: run by effort rather than by watch, shorten your stride on the descents and accept that your splits will read slower than usual. The 5K is a fine introduction to trail racing if you have only ever raced pavement. For the 10K, spend at least one run a week on unpaved ground in the six weeks beforehand so your ankles and calves are ready for the surface, and wear shoes you have already run in off-road.