The Biggest Little Ultra

Sparks, United States • 10-12 Oct 2025

Event details

The Biggest Little Ultra takes place October 10-12, 2025 at Sparks Marina, 300 Howard Drive, Sparks, Nevada 89434. The event offers fixed-distance and fixed-time options for runners and walkers and includes relay team entries.

  • 50 miles
  • 100 miles
  • 48 hours
  • 24 hours
  • 12 hours
  • 6 hours
  • 12-hour relays (teams of 2 to 6)

Course and logistics

The course is a 2 mile paved loop around Sparks Marina with a total elevation gain of 29 feet. The loop is lighted, and two permanent restrooms are on course; porta potties will be located near the start area. Partial laps are not counted.

A fully stocked aid station will operate at the start/finish area 24 hours per day with real meals during normal breakfast, lunch and dinner times. The event is cupless; runners are asked to bring a personal cup labeled with their name or initials. Hot cups will be provided for soup and hot drinks at night.

One pacer at a time is allowed; bicycles are not permitted. Electronic chip timing is used and a secondary timing point will verify laps. Medals and a finishers beer glass are awarded to finishers; 100-mile finishers receive a custom belt buckle. Online registrants receive a hooded t-shirt; day-of registrants receive a t-shirt if available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

48 km
29 m+
48 Hour
24 km
29 m+
24 Hour
100 mi
29 m+
100 Mile
12 km
29 m+
12 Hour
50 mi
29 m+
50 Mile
6 km
29 m+
6 Hour
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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