Badwater Salton Sea

Borrego Springs, United States • 26-27 Apr 2025

The Badwater Salton Sea is an ultra-running event that takes place in the Anza-Borrego Desert and Palomar Mountain, covering a challenging 81-mile route from Salton City to Palomar Mountain. Scheduled for April 26-27, 2025, this race requires teams of two or three ultrarunners to run together, not in a relay format. Participants face extreme weather conditions and significant elevation changes, with a total gain of over 9,000 feet. The event is known for its difficulty and is limited to 100 runners, making it a unique and demanding experience for ultrarunning enthusiasts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

130 km
9000 m+
81 Miles (130km)
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