Burning Man Ultra
Pershing County, United States • 25 Aug 2026
Event overview
The Burning Man Ultramarathon is a 50 km race held as part of the Burning Man gathering in the Black Rock Desert, Nevada. The event date is Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The start location is listed as Pink Lightning Camp at Burning Man. The organizer describes the desert environment as having extreme heat, intense wind, dust storms, and occasional rain that can turn the ground to a clay surface.
Logistics and other information
Entry to the race is free, but participants need a Burning Man ticket and must complete the organizer’s registration. Bib pickup is scheduled for Sunday or Monday at Pink Lightning Camp; participants are asked to check in before race morning. The event is supported by volunteers, and volunteer sign-ups are planned to begin in May 2026. The organizer provides a course map and posts race results and a video gallery. The race is run by a volunteer team and operates within the larger Burning Man event and its principles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.