Ultras in California 2026 | Upcoming Races & Dates | My Next Race

There are 12 ultras in California scheduled for 2026. The next is the 6th Annual Viva Frida 50 Mile Challenge in Livermore on July 1. California ultras run primarily July through April.

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 Closing Soon

Race for Rescues

Sat, Jul 11 · Anywhere, CA Anywhere

50 Miles100 Miles

From $49 Open

Tri Santa Cruz

Sun, Aug 9 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

750M Swim1.5k SwimSprint Paratriathlon +16

From $70 Open Closing Soon

Saddle2Surf

Sun, Sep 13 · Norco, CA Norco

50K Relay50 Mile Relay50 Mile +1

From $75 Open

Gold Rush Adventure Challenge: Dawn to Dusk

Sat, Sep 19 · Sausalito, CA Sausalito

Racer Entry

From $250 Open

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

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

Badwater 267 VR

Fri, Jan 1 · Death Valley, CA Death Valley

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

From $93 Open

Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run

Sat, Jan 9 · Avalon, CA Avalon

50 Mile Run50K RunCatalina Island TRIPLE CROWN Challenge

From $135 Open 40 spots left

Concord 5000

Fri, Feb 12 · Concord, CA Concord

5000 meters

From $40 Open 100 spots left

Solvang Double Century

Sat, Apr 3 · Buellton, CA Buellton

200M200M

From $0 Closed

Badwater 267 VR Elite

Sat, Apr 24 · Death Valley, CA Death Valley

Badwater 267 VR EliteBadwater 267 VR Elite

From $135 Open