Local High Schools host cross country meets during September and October each year. The Bill Wadlington Course, named after a veteran Ranger whose tireless efforts were instrumental in developing the events, covers 3 miles of rolling hills, winding through campgrounds on the westerly side of the Recreation Area, with welcome views of the lake during a hard run.

Meets include the Ojai Invitational, Frontier League, Ventura High School Wednesday Invitational, and the Ventura County Championships.