Ultras in California — 2026

There are 19 ultras in California scheduled for 2026. The next is the 2026 Virtual Tevis Cup - Western States Trail - 100 Miles in 100 Days in Auburn on April 23. California ultras run primarily April.

2026 Virtual Tevis Cup - Western States Trail - 100 Miles in 100 Days

Thu, Apr 23 · Auburn, CA Auburn

Tevis Cup Virtual 2026 - Equestrian DivisionTevis Cup Virtual 2026 - Non-Equine Division

From $65 Open

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Badwater 267 VR Elite

Sat, Apr 25 · Death Valley, CA Death Valley

Badwater 267 VR Elite

From $135 Open Closing Soon

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Ride 4A Reason 2026

Sat, Apr 25 · Oakland, CA Oakland

45 Mile Ride68 Mile Ride110 Mile Ride +1

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Run With Your Perrijo 50 Mile Virtual Challenge

Fri, May 1 · Livermore, CA Livermore

Run With Your Perrijo 50 Mile Virtual Challenge (Shirt + Medal +Dog Charm +Sticker)Medal Only + Dog Charm + Sticker (No Shirt)

From $36 Open Closing Soon

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Suvidha International In-Person and Virtual 5K

Sat, May 9 · Folsom, CA Folsom

Suvidha International In-Person 5KSuvidha International Virtual 5K

From $20 Open

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2026 Wolfpack Regional Modern Pentathlon Sanctioned by USA Pentathlon Multisport (USAPM)

Sat, May 30 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

Obstacle Course RaceSwimming RaceLaser-Run Competition +2

From $35 Open

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Eastern Sierra Double Century

Sat, May 30 · Bishop, CA Bishop

DC

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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100 miles to Auburn

Mon, Jun 1 · Auburn, CA Auburn

Up to 100 miles during June

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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6th Annual Viva Frida 50 Mile Challenge

Wed, Jul 1 · Livermore, CA Livermore

6th Annual Viva Frida 50 Mile ChallengeMedal Only Option (No Shirt)

From $30 Open

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Race for Rescues

Sat, Jul 11 · Anywhere, CA Anywhere

50 Miles100 Miles

From $49 Open

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Tri Santa Cruz

Sun, Aug 9 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

750M Swim1.5k SwimInternational Relay Team +16

From $70 Open Closing Soon

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Mile Madness Endurance Run

Fri, Sep 18 · Auburn, CA Auburn

6 Hour Glow Run12 Hour Run24 Hour Run +5

From $99 Open

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Gold Rush Adventure Challenge: Dawn to Dusk

Sat, Sep 19 · Sausalito, CA Sausalito

Racer Entry

From $250 Open

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Saddle2Surf

Sun, Oct 4 · Norco, CA Norco

50K Relay50 Mile50 Mile Relay +1

From $75 Open

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A Snail's Pace x Saucony Sunset Relays

Sat, Oct 10 · Santa Ana, CA Santa Ana

4x100m Relay4x200m Relay4x400m Relay +3

From $42.5 Open

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Oakland Tech 5km/1 mile Race/Run/Walk Fundraiser

Sun, Nov 1 · Oakland, CA Oakland

Oakland Tech 5km Fundraiser RaceOakland Tech 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Fundraiser

From $30 Open

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Badwater 267 VR

Fri, Jan 1 · Death Valley, CA Death Valley

Badwater 267 VR - Multi-Sport Division (See website for details)Badwater 267 VR - Running Divison

From $93 Open

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Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run

Sat, Jan 9 · Avalon, CA Avalon

50K Run50 Mile RunCatalina Island TRIPLE CROWN Challenge

From $135 Open 40 spots left

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Solvang Double Century

Sat, Apr 3 · Buellton, CA Buellton

200M200M

From $0 Closed

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