Trail Running calendar near Inyo County 2025-2026

The Badwater 135 Ultramarathon, hosted by AdventureCORPS, is globally recognized as the world's toughest foot race. It covers a grueling 135 miles (217 km) non-stop from Badwater Basin in Death Valley, California—the lowest point in North America at 282 feet below sea level—to Whitney Portal at 8,36..

The Wild Wild West Marathon & Ultra, held in Lone Pine, California, is the oldest trail marathon in the U.S., celebrating over 46 years. This scenic trail race traverses the Alabama Hills and the foothills of Mt. Whitney, offering stunning natural views.Participants can choose from a 50-mile ultra,..

The John Wayne Grit Series - Lone Pine is a scenic running event held in Lone Pine, California, featuring a half marathon and 10K race through the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area. The course includes dirt roads, single-track trails, hills, and stunning views of Mt. Whitney at an elevation of 3,70..

The Over The Hill Track Club High Desert 50K & 30K is an annual ultramarathon held in Ridgecrest, California, organized by the Over The Hill Track Club since 1986. The race features 50K and 30K loop courses through rolling desert terrain with elevations ranging from 2,400 to 3,500 feet. Starting and..

The Death Valley Trail Marathon, held annually in Death Valley National Park, California, offers marathon and half marathon distances on a spectacular dirt course along Westside Road in the Badwater Basin. The marathon consists of two out-and-back loops, while the half marathon is a single out-and-b..

Run With The Burros is a unique trail running event held annually on the second Saturday of April in Inyokern, California, near Highway 14 and Indian Wells Canyon Road. The race offers four distances: 5, 10, 18, and 26.2 miles, with participants having the option to run with or without a donkey, com..