Trail Running calendar near Badwater Basin 2026-2027

Run with the Burros is a pack burro race and trail run near Inyokern, CA held the second Saturday of April, offering 5, 10, 18, and 26.2 mile courses and raising funds for volunteer donkey charities.

Trail race in Lone Pine, CA on May 2, 2026 with 50 mile, 50K, marathon and 10 mile options through the Alabama Hills and Mt. Whitney foothills. Multiple aid stations and community support are provided.

This unique 8-mile race climbs 4,600 feet up a historic 19th-century mining road to the Cerro Gordo ghost town. At the summit, a celebration with BBQ and music awaits before a shuttle ride back down. All finishers receive a shirt and medal,..

A mountain trail event at Mt Charleston near Lee Canyon offering solo and relay options on three looped courses. The cupless race features aid station refills, on course electrolytes for longer distances, and grilled food at the staging are..

The Badwater 135 is a 135-mile ultramarathon from Death Valley to the slopes of Mount Whitney. Starting at the continent's lowest point, runners face extreme elevation changes across three mountain ranges. It's an invitational race with a s..

Experience the desert landscapes of Red Rock Canyon during this trail event featuring a 5k run or walk and a 17k trail run. Support public land preservation while enjoying scenic loops near Las Vegas.

Experience an awe-inspiring run through the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area with spectacular views of Mt. Whitney. Choose between a half marathon or 10K trail run to support the fight against cancer.

Experience a unique desert run at the Death Valley Trail Marathon. Choose between a full marathon or a half marathon across the striking trails of this famous national park destination.

A community ultramarathon in Ridgecrest, California offering 50K, 30K and a new 10K on rolling desert dirt roads with multiple aid stations. Finishers receive handmade ceramic medals and awards across age and military divisions.