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.

Race information

50 mi
50 Miler
50 km
50k
42 km
Marathon
30 km
30k
21 km
Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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