Angeles Crest 100 Mile Endurance Run

Event Overview

The Angeles Crest 100 Mile Endurance Run is a point-to-point trail race. The course runs from Wrightwood to Altadena, California. It is one of the original five 100-mile races in the United States and one of only six point-to-point 100-mile races.

The Course

The 100.2-mile course traverses the San Gabriel mountains, with elevations ranging from 1,135 to 9,300 feet. The route features approximately 21,610 feet of cumulative elevation gain, including steep climbs and rocky terrain. For the 2026 event, the course will bypass Chantry Flats due to trail damage and will finish in Altadena via the Kenyon/Devore Trail to the top of Mt. Wilson.

Race Details

The 36th annual event uses a lottery system for registration due to high demand. There are 210 spots available via the lottery. To qualify, runners must complete a 50+ mile race with results published online between January 1, 2025 and September 3, 2026. Trail work is also required by September 3, 2026. A SOLO division exists where runners have no pacers or crew.

Awards

Finishers receive a plaque with their name and time engraved. All finishers also receive a finisher's t-shirt. Special buckles are awarded based on finishing time: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• A Solid Sterling Silver Buckle for finishing in less than 24 hours.
• A Solid Bronze Second Sunrise Ram Buckle for finishing between 24 and 24:59:59 hours.
• A 33-Hour Solid Bronze Ram Buckle for finishing between 25:00 and 33:00 hours. Solo finishers receive special edition buckles. The overall male and female winners receive "The Ram" trophy. There are additional trophies for multiple finishes, including "The Eagle" for 10 consecutive finishes.