Ultras in California — 2026

There are 17 ultras in California scheduled for 2026. The next is the Solvang Double Century in Buellton on March 28. California ultras run primarily March through January.

3rd Annual Lion Legacy Run

Sat, Mar 7 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

3rd Annual Mira Monte High School Lion Legacy 2K Walk3rd Annual Mira Monte High School Lion Legacy Run 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Solvang Double Century

Sat, Mar 28 · Buellton, CA Buellton

200M

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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BigFoot 150 Mile Challenge

Wed, Apr 1 · Anywhere, CA Anywhere

150 Miles - Run/Walk/Hike

From $49 Open

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Reno to the Redwoods

Wed, Apr 1 · Soquel, CA Soquel

180 Mile Challenge Reno to the River (San Joaquin River in Stockton)300 Mile Challenge Reno to the Redwoods (Santa Cruz)

From $50 Closed

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Badwater Salton Sea

Sat, Apr 18 · Borrego Springs, CA Borrego Springs

Badwater Salton Sea (3-runner division)Badwater Salton Sea (2-runner division)

From $375 Open

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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

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Badwater 267 VR Elite

Sat, Apr 25 · Death Valley, CA Death Valley

Badwater 267 VR Elite

From $135 Open

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Run With Your Perrhijo 50 Mile Virtual Challenge

Fri, May 1 · Livermore, CA Livermore

Run With Your Perrhijo 50 Mile Virtual ChallengeMedal Only (No Shirt)

From $30 Open

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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

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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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Tri Santa Cruz

Sun, Aug 9 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

750M Swim1.5k SwimInternational Aquabike +16

From $70 Open

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Mile Madness Endurance Run

Fri, Sep 18 · Auburn, CA Auburn

24 Hour Run12 Hour Run6 Hour Glow Run +5

From $99 Open

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Saddle2Surf

Sun, Oct 4 · Norco, CA Norco

50 Mile50K Relay50 Mile Relay +1

From $75 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 - Running DivisonBadwater 267 VR - Multi-Sport Division (See website for details)

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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