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Ultramarathons in California
Ultramarathons, or ultras, are any running races beyond the standard marathon distance of 26.2 miles (or 42.2k). The most common ultra distances are 50k, 100k, 50 miles, or 100 miles, but each event is unique in terms of distance and terrain. The International Association of Athletics Federation recognises world records at ultramarathon events that have a distance of 100km. There are even 24hr ultramarathons, where the distance is unlimited, or multiday ultras, where the distance can extend beyond 1000km. In California, there are a couple of city-based ultramarathons, but most ultras make the most of the Golden State's stunning scenery and landscapes, such as its coastlines, National Parks, mountains, and deserts. With ultra races taking such a long time complete, these views provide a welcome distraction for runners. The Western States 100-mile Endurance Race is known as one of the most beautiful events, and for the truly fearless, the Badwater Ultramarathon travels a distance of 135 miles through Death Valley.
Saturday, 8 Apr 2023
Silver Moon Race Reedley
Reedley, California
ultramarathon
(1 reviews)
Saturday, 15 Apr 2023
Valencia Trail Race
Santa Clarita, California
10k, ultramarathon, half marathon
Saturday, 15 Apr 2023
Oriflamme 50k
Julian, California
ultramarathon
(1 reviews)
Saturday, 22 Apr 2023
John Wayne Grit Series Newport Coast 50k, 25k & 5k
Laguna Beach, California
5k, ultramarathon
Saturday, 29 Apr 2023
Sierra Azul Trail Challenge
San Jose, California
ultramarathon, marathon, half marathon, 5k
Saturday, 13 May 2023
Sly Park Lake Trail Run
Pollock Pines, California
5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon
Saturday, 13 May 2023
The Pacific Crest Trail 50 Miles
San Diego, California
ultramarathon
Saturday, 10 Jun 2023
Mt. Umunhum Ultras
San Jose, California
ultramarathon, marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k
Saturday, 17 Jun 2023
Running with the Devil
Las Vegas, Nevada
ultramarathon, marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k
Saturday, 8 Jul 2023
Rancho Hills Trail Run
Morgan Hill, California
5k, 10k, half marathon, ultramarathon, marathon
Saturday, 15 Jul 2023
The Peak 50k, Marathon & Half Marathon
San Diego County, California
ultramarathon, marathon, half marathon
Saturday, 22 Jul 2023
Kirkwood's Thunder Mountain Trail Challenge
Markleeville, California
half marathon, 10k, 5k, marathon, ultramarathon
Saturday, 5 Aug 2023
Kirkwood’s Ultras
Kirkwood, California
ultramarathon, 5k, half marathon, 10k
Saturday, 21 Oct 2023
The Lake Hodges Trail Runs
San Diego, California
ultramarathon, 10k, 5k