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- The San Francisco Marathon25JUL
The San Francisco Marathon
Running ‧ San Francisco52.4 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 3.1 mi$49 – $409(5) - Lake Tahoe Marathon 9OCT
Lake Tahoe Marathon
Running ‧ South Lake Tahoe72.0 mi • 52.4 mi • 26.2 mi • 16.4 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi$54 – $155 - Crystal Springs1AUG
Crystal Springs
Running ‧ Woodside31.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 21.7 mi • 13.1 mi • 5.0 mi$45 – $75 - Diablo Trail Run23AUG
Diablo Trail Run
Running ‧ Clayton31.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 10.0 mi • 4.0 mi$20 – $75 - Marlette Lake Tahoe 50K & 10 Miles Trail Run9AUG
Marlette Lake Tahoe 50K & 10 Miles Trail Run
Running ‧ Carson City31.1 mi • 10.0 mi$85 – $120(1) - Spartan Trail - Dallas25OCT
Spartan Trail - Dallas
Running ‧ Glen Rose31.1 mi • 8.1 mi • 6.2 mi$54.99 – $139.99 - Coastal 50K & Marathon8AUG
Coastal 50K & Marathon
Running ‧ Stinson Beach31.1 mi • 26.2 mi$80 – $90 - Golden Gate (Summer)19SEP
Golden Gate (Summer)
Running ‧ Mill Valley31.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 18.6 mi • 13.1 mi • 5.0 mi$40 – $70(2) - Lake Chabot7NOV
Lake Chabot
Running ‧ Castro Valley31.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 5.0 mi$40 – $70 - Cirque du Griffith Park 6/12/24 Runs5SEP
Cirque du Griffith Park 6/12/24 Runs
Ultramarathon ‧ Los Angeles100.0 mi - Vista Verde Skyline Run24OCT
Vista Verde Skyline Run
Running ‧ La Honda31.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi$50 – $80 - Spartan Trail Virginia8NOV
Spartan Trail Virginia
Running ‧ Arrington31.1 mi • 13.0 mi • 6.2 mi - Kodiak Ultra Marathons14AUG
Kodiak Ultra Marathons
Ultramarathon ‧ Big Bear Lake100.0 mi • 50.0 mi • 31.1 mi - Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra10OCT
Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra
Ultramarathon ‧ Danbury50.0 mi • 31.1 mi - Ragnar Trail Appalachians – WV31JUL
Ragnar Trail Appalachians – WV
Ultramarathon ‧ Bruceton Mills125.0 mi - Eastern States 1008AUG
Eastern States 100
Ultramarathon ‧ Waterville100.0 mi - Big Chief 50K12JUL
Big Chief 50K
Ultramarathon ‧ Truckee31.1 mi - Bizz Johnson Trail Races10OCT
Bizz Johnson Trail Races
Running ‧ Susanville31.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi$30 – $85 - Redwood (Summer)25JUL
Redwood (Summer)
Running ‧ Oakland31.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 18.6 mi • 13.1 mi • 5.0 mi$45 – $75 - Tamalpa Headlands 50K29AUG
Tamalpa Headlands 50K
Ultramarathon ‧ Muir Beach31.1 mi - Ultra X Mexico8NOV
Ultra X Mexico
Ultramarathon ‧ Chihuahua155.3 mi£300 - Mt. Taylor 50k26SEP
Mt. Taylor 50k
Ultramarathon ‧ Grants31.1 mi - Black Forest Ultra 100k4OCT
Black Forest Ultra 100k
Ultramarathon ‧ North Bend62.1 mi - Grand Mesa Ultras25JUL
Grand Mesa Ultras
Ultramarathon ‧ Grand Junction100.0 mi • 50.0 mi • 31.1 mi • 18.6 mi
About ultramarathons in the USA
Ultramarathons, or ultra runs, are endurance running races or treks beyond the standard marathon distance of 26.2 miles (42.2k). The most common distances for ultra running are 50k, 100k, 50 miles, or 100 miles (aka centurion races). Ultras take place on roads or trails across the US, and some last for 24 hours or multiple days. Some multi-day stage races are even self-sufficient, where runners must carry all of there equipment and provisions with them for the duration of the race.
What are the best USA ultra marathons?
There are over 1,500 ultra marathon events in the USA. The best ultra marathons make the most of the USA's spectacular scenery, including coasts, deserts, mountains, and national parks. The Golden Gate Trail Run is one of the best rated ultra marathon events on our list. The Badwater 135 is seen as one of the world's toughest and hardest ultra marathons, going through Death Valley.
How long should I train for an ultramarathon?
It is important to devote a significant amount of time and effort to training if you are wanting to complete an ultramarathon. Everybody has different levels of fitness and the race distances vary, so it is difficult to be precise with training plans. Most first-time ultrarunners will already have lots of running experience, so 6-10 weeks of specific training should get you ready for a 50k ultra. During your training, it is also important to get used to in-race nutrition and running on trails.