Elevate Race · Santa Maria, CA

Feb 12–132027 race weekend

$22 / $455k / 12 Hour

1 mi loopClosed course

10th yearFunding missions

Key race details

Thank you for your interest in our 10th annual Elevate Race! The loop is entirely on the campus of First Baptist Church and Valley Christian Academy in Santa Maria, CA.

Runner smiling across the grass during Elevate Race

When

Friday & Saturday, February 12–13, 2027. The 12 Hour runs Friday night into Saturday morning; the 5k is Saturday morning.

Date & Location →

Runners smiling toward the finish at Elevate Race

What

5k ($22) and 12 Hour race ($45). 12 Hour registration includes an optional free 5k the next morning.

See Pricing →

Runner celebrating on the dirt path at Elevate Race

Why

Each year this race supports a summer service / missions project of the church’s Elevate class (ages 18–30).

Our Purpose →

Campus loop. Dirt, grass & asphalt.

Each loop is 1 mile for the 12 Hour and 1.036 miles for the 5k (three loops). About 70% dirt and grass, 30% asphalt and concrete, with ~25 feet of elevation gain per loop.

We’ll have water, Gatorade and bananas for the 5k. 12 Hour participants also get a solid food selection through the night. Headlamp or flashlight required for the unlit back portion of the loop.

Course Map & Info