The Bulldog Ultra

The Bulldog Ultra

The Bulldog Ultra is a trail running event on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Malibu Creek State Park in Calabasas, California. The event offers three distances:

• 25k Trail - 14.87 miles, 2,947 ft climbing
• 50k Ultra Trail - 29.4 miles, 5,784 ft climbing
• 75k Ultra Trail - three-loop 75k option

Courses use single track and fire roads in the Santa Monica Mountains with extended ocean views. The route includes steep, long climbs and exposed canyon sections where temperatures can reach triple digits. The 75k is a three-loop challenge with an overall cut-off and intermediate course cut-offs for runner safety.

Aid stations on the 25k and 50k are fully stocked at multiple mile points; the 50k includes a staffed aid station that supports drop bags and pacers at the start of the second loop. The event provides race shirts or tanks, handmade finisher medals for 25k and 50k finishers, customized medals for 75k finishers, free race photography, post-race food, a 21 and over beer garden, sports massage and same-day results.

Awards include overall podium places for 25k and 50k across women, men and non-binary categories, age group prizes, a $3,500 50k prize purse and a $500 course record bonus for the 25k. The Bulldog Ultra is race number three in the Bulldog Challenge Series and has series points and finisher recognition. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.