Trail Running calendar near Badwater Basin 2026-2027

A 135 mile invitational ultramarathon from Badwater Basin in Death Valley to Whitney Portal near Mt. Whitney. Runners cover desert and mountain terrain with a 45 hour limit and must be supported by a single vehicle crew.

Races at Red Rock Canyon include a 5K run and walk, a runners only 17K with a three hour time limit, and a virtual 5K with mailed medals. Courses start at the Visitor Center and combine trails with sections of the scenic drive.

Scenic Half Marathon and 10K through the Alabama Hills with chip timing, finisher mug and shirt. The race supports the John Wayne Cancer Foundation and includes aid stations, podium prizes and a free museum admission for participants.

A trail marathon and half marathon through Titus Canyon in Death Valley National Park on December 5, 2026. Both courses follow a single dirt road with multiple aid stations and portable toilets, are limited to 200 participants, and have a s..

A December 5, 2026 running event in Ridgecrest, CA featuring 50K and 30K loop ultras plus a 10K. Courses run on desert dirt roads with multiple aid stations and handmade finisher medals.

An 8 mile uphill race climbing 4,600 ft from Keeler to the historic Cerro Gordo town, finishing with a mountaintop barbecue, music, and shuttles back down. Spectator passes include the shuttle ride and food.