Kodiak Ultra Marathons

Big Bear Lake, United States • 9-11 Oct 2025

The HOKA Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB is a challenging alpine trail running event held in Big Bear Lake, California, a rustic mountain town near Los Angeles. The race spans two days with five distances ranging from 10.4 km to 159.3 km, featuring significant elevation gains up to 4100 meters. Runners experience diverse landscapes including high desert, sub-alpine, and semi-arid climates, with scenic views of Big Bear Lake, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Siberia Canyon. The event offers a festive atmosphere with local food, music, and a parade, and serves as a dual qualifier for the UTMB World Series Finals and the Western States Endurance Run. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

UTMB 20K UTMB 50K UTMB 100K UTMB 100M
159 km
4100 m+
100m
100 km
2350 m+
100k
50 km
1200 m+
50k
21 km
600 m+
21k
10 km
300 m+
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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