Jed Smith Ultra
Sacramento, United States • 31 Jan 2026
Jed Smith - January 31, 2026
The event is the 48th edition of the Jed Smith Ultra Classic in Sacramento, CA, held on January 31, 2026 at 8731 La Rivera Drive. Distances offered:
- 50 Miler
- 50K
- Marathon
- 30K
- Half Marathon
Online registration opened October 24, 2025 and closes January 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT. Registration is capped at 250 participants. All registered runners receive a long-sleeve technical shirt in men's or women's styles. All finishers receive a wooden finisher's medal. The event is held rain or shine and there are no refunds.
Course and logistics
The courses are USATF certified and are Boston-qualifying (BQ) eligible. The route uses a nearly identical, record-setting layout from a previous championship and runs on a 4.85-mile loop. Runners cross the Guy West Bridge at the Sacramento State University campus and the Watt Bridge at Watt Avenue. The course follows a paved bike path and some wide dirt trails along the American River Parkway.
Local parkway rules apply: runners and pedestrians keep to the left side and bicycles use the right side. The course is open all day; the marathon has a nine-and-a-half hour time limit. The organizer notes that several USA and Canadian age group records have been set on this course. Registration fees increase on December 1 and again on January 5. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.