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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, Jun 11, 2022
Cinderella Trail Run
Oakland, California
ultramarathon, marathon, half marathon
Saturday, Jun 18, 2022
San Lorenzo River Trail Run
Santa Cruz, California
half marathon, 10k, ultramarathon
Saturday, Aug 13, 2022
Marlette Lake Tahoe 50k & 10 Miles Trail Run
Douglas County, Nevada
ultramarathon, 10 miles
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Saturday, Sep 3, 2022
Bizz Johnson Trail Races
Susanville, California
half marathon, ultramarathon, marathon, 10k
Sunday, Sep 18, 2022
Diablo Trail Run
Clayton, California
ultramarathon, 10 miles, half marathon, marathon
Saturday, Nov 5, 2022
Lake Chabot Trail Runs
Castro Valley, California
ultramarathon, half marathon, marathon
Saturday, May 21, 2022
Greenhorn Ranch Trail Run
Quincy, California
ultramarathon, 10k, 5k
Saturday, May 21, 2022
San Francisco 50 Mile/50k Endurance Run
Sausalito, California
ultramarathon
Sunday, Jul 17, 2022
Big Chief 50k
Truckee, California
ultramarathon
Saturday, Aug 6, 2022
Redwood Trail Run (Summer)
Oakland, California
ultramarathon, marathon, half marathon
Saturday, Sep 17, 2022
China Peak Running Festival
Lakeshore, California
ultramarathon, 10k
Sunday, Oct 2, 2022
Back on the Ranch Trail Run and Campout
Solvang, California
ultramarathon, 5k
Sunday, Jun 5, 2022
Monterey Spartan Trail 50k, Half Marathon & 10k
Salinas, California
10k, half marathon, ultramarathon
Sunday, Jun 5, 2022
Griffith Park Trail Marathon Relay & 8k
Los Angeles, California
marathon, ultramarathon, half marathon
Saturday, Aug 20, 2022
Sly Park Lake Trail Run (Summer)
Pollock Pines, California
5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon
Friday, Aug 26, 2022
Ragnar Sprint San Francisco
San Francisco, California
ultramarathon
Sunday, May 22, 2022
Devil's Slide Run
Pacifica, California
ultramarathon, half marathon
Saturday, Jun 18, 2022
Running with the Devil 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50k, 50 Mile & 100k
Las Vegas, Nevada
ultramarathon, marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k
Saturday, Jun 25, 2022
Western States Endurance Run
Olympic Valley, California
ultramarathon
Saturday, Aug 6, 2022
Angeles Crest 100
Los Angeles County, California
ultramarathon
Saturday, Aug 6, 2022
Rodeo Valley Trail Run
Mill Valley, California
ultramarathon, 5k
Saturday, Aug 13, 2022
Extraterrestrial Full Moon Midnight
Alamo, Nevada
ultramarathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k, marathon
