Badwater Salton Sea

Borrego Springs, United States • 18-19 Apr 2026

Badwater Salton Sea, presented by Mount to Coast, is an extreme team ultramarathon in Southern California’s deserts. Based in Borrego Springs, the 81-mile route runs from Salton City (below sea level) to Palomar Mountain (above 5,500 ft), with more than 9,000 ft of total elevation gain. About eight miles pass through Anza-Borrego State Park on the California Riding and Hiking Trail, mixing road and trail.

Teams of two or three runners race together, sharing one support vehicle, with All-Male, All-Female, and Mixed divisions. The course is notorious for day heat and night cold, with steep desert climbs and demanding heat management. Finisher buckles are awarded to intact finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

81 mi
9000 m+
Badwater Salton Sea (2-Runner Division)
81 mi
9000 m+
Badwater Salton Sea (3-Runner Division)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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