Ultra Running Hub Simi Valley, CA, United States · Saturday, September 26, 2026
Rocky Peak Trail Races (Bandit Ultra)
Calculated from 50 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.5 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, September
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 771 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 31 | Matthew Williams · 05:16:19 | Lindsay Phenix · 06:07:33 |
| 2024 | 50km | 46 | Scott Munson · 04:56:10 | Sonia Ahuja · 06:03:14 |
| 2019 | 50km | 75 | Mario Martinez · 04:29:51 | Alejandra Ruiz · 05:53:30 |
| 2018 | 50km | 63 | Mario Martinez · 04:28:55 | Huiyu Cherry Cheng · 06:25:58 |
| 2017 | 50km | 66 | Mario Martinez · 04:53:27 | Rachel Ragona · 04:48:50 |
The field shrank 33% between 2024 (46) and 2025 (31). 35% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.