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Le Bouveret, Valais, Switzerland
SwissPeaks' longest alpine challenge, linking glacier country and Lake Geneva terrain across a technical 643km route for ultra-expert runners.
Lenzerheide to Locarno, Switzerland
A seven-stage, 258 km crossing of the Swiss Alps from Lenzerheide to Locarno, offered for solo runners and teams of two.
Chamonix, France
The 174 km UTMB World Series Final circles Mont Blanc through France, Italy, and Switzerland with about 9,900 m of climbing.
Jamaica, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
The world's longest certified road race: 3,100 miles around a measured city-block loop in Queens, with runners moving from 6:00 AM to midnight for up to 52 days.
Brig to Le Bouveret, Valais, Switzerland
A major SwissPeaks alpine ultra from Brig to Le Bouveret, with 397km of very technical mountain terrain and multiple life-base aid points.
Balatonfüred, Hungary
The 15th EMU six-day race and 2026 GOMU world championship, run for 144 hours on a measured loop beside Lake Balaton.
Conwy to Cardiff, Wales, UK
A legendary 6-day mountain stage race along the spine of Wales, covering technical terrain from Conwy Castle to Cardiff with 16,400m of ascent.
Gooseberry Falls State Park to Lutsen, Minnesota, USA
A 102.9-mile point-to-point race on the Superior Hiking Trail, with technical singletrack, 17,350 ft of gain, and a 38-hour cutoff.
Kaysville to Soldier Hollow, Utah, USA
A 100-mile point-to-point crossing of Utah's Wasatch Range with roughly 24,000 ft of climbing, high mountain terrain, and a 36-hour limit.
Mogollon Rim near Pine, Arizona, USA
A rugged 102.3-mile crossing of the Mogollon Rim with six major rim climbs, 15,900 ft of gain, elevations near 8,000 ft, and a 38-hour cutoff.
Edition note: The event page lists 2026 key stats but still links a runner guide updated in August 2025.
Courmayeur, Aosta Valley, Italy
The flagship TORX mountain ultra: a single-stage 330km loop through Italy's Aosta Valley, starting and finishing in Courmayeur with a 150-hour time limit.
Natural Chimneys Park, Virginia, USA
A 104-mile mountain loop west of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley with roughly 21,000 ft of climbing and a 36-hour limit.
Steamboat Springs, Colorado, USA
A high-country Colorado 100-miler based in Steamboat Springs, with separate Hare and Tortoise divisions and division-specific 30- and 36-hour limits.
Edition note: Full / waitlist at the August 10 directory review.
Flagstaff to Tusayan near Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA
A 100-mile point-to-point Arizona Trail race from the Flagstaff area toward the Grand Canyon, with roughly 7,000 ft of gain and a 31-hour solo limit.
McCall, Idaho, USA
A rugged mountain 100 from Jug Mountain Ranch near McCall, serving as both a Hardrock and Western States qualifier in 2026.
Olallie Lake Resort, Oregon, USA
A remote 100-mile Cascade trail race based at Olallie Lake, with rocky mountain terrain, Pacific Crest Trail miles, 11,700 ft of gain, and a 30-hour cutoff.
Edition note: Waitlist at the August 10 directory review.
Tooting Bec Athletics Track, London, UK
Incorporates the British 24-Hour Championships 2026. An IAU Bronze Label event limited to 55 experienced ultra-runners, held on the Tooting Bec Athletics Track for this edition.
St Ives Showground, Sydney, Australia
One of Australia's premier backyard ultra events. A last-person-standing race starting at 8:00 AM at St Ives Showground with a community-focused atmosphere.
Cle Elum, Washington, USA
A rugged Cascade out-and-back with about 31,000 ft of gain and loss, 12 aid stations, required gear, and a 40-hour-plus finish window.
Edition note: The organizer is assessing the final 2026 route after repair work in the area affected by the 2025 Labor Mountain Fire.
Grand Canyon to Grand Staircase, Utah/Arizona, USA
A self-supported 6-stage, 7-day desert foot race from the Grand Canyon region toward the Grand Staircase, based out of Kanab, Utah.
Karkloof, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The tenth edition of a South African 100-miler through the Karkloof's indigenous forest, plantations, farmland, valleys, and waterfalls.
Logan, Utah to Fish Haven, Idaho, USA
A 100-mile point-to-point mountain crossing from Logan, Utah, to Bear Lake in Idaho, with a 36-hour cutoff and elevations up to about 9,200 ft.
Edition note: The lottery and waitlist were closed at the August 10 directory review.
Cajamar, São Paulo, Brazil
A steep last-person-standing race in Cajamar, with each hourly 6.706 km trail loop climbing roughly 293 m.
Monsanto Forest Park, Lisbon, Portugal
A last-person-standing trail race on an hourly 6.706 km loop inside Lisbon's large Monsanto Forest Park.
Athens to Sparta, Greece
The historic 246km ultramarathon from Athens to Sparta, retracing the legendary run of Pheidippides in 490 BC. A 36-hour time limit. One of the most prestigious ultras in the world.
Paradise, South Australia, Australia
A six-day fixed-time festival on a 1.426 km loop at Thorndon Park, with 72-hour and 48-hour races joining later in the week.
Wadi Rum, Jordan
A multi-stage trail race through the dramatic landscapes of Wadi Rum and the Jordanian desert. One of the Ultra X global adventure racing series.
Ouarzazate Province, Morocco
A three-stage, food-self-sufficient Sahara event with 70 km, 100 km, and 120 km options plus four nights in the race bivouac.
Altadena, California, USA
The 36th Angeles Crest 100 uses a new out-and-back course from Loma Alta Park for 2026 because of Highway 2 closures and Eaton Fire impacts.
Edition note: The 2026 edition uses a new Altadena out-and-back instead of the traditional point-to-point course.
Camp Ouachita near Perryville, Arkansas, USA
A 100.3-mile Ouachita Mountains race combining a figure-eight opening with a long out-and-back on forest roads, trails, and limited pavement.
Sterling to Colona, Illinois, USA
A flat, point-to-point Illinois 100-miler on the Hennepin Canal State Trail, with a short out-and-back segment, mixed rail-trail surfaces, and a 30-hour cutoff.
Royan, France
A French fixed-time festival on a traffic-free stadium circuit of about one kilometre, led by the 48-hour race.
Big Bear Lake, California, USA
A 100.6-mile circuit of Big Bear Valley with nearly 16,000 ft of climbing, high-desert transitions, and a 36-hour cutoff.
Moab, Utah, USA
A 241.8-mile desert ultra through Utah's canyons, slickrock, mesas, and mountain ranges around Moab, with 31,892 ft of climbing and a 112-hour cutoff.
Abingdon, Virginia, USA
A runnable Virginia Creeper Trail 100-miler based in Abingdon, using a temporary 2026 route adjustment and a 30-hour cutoff.
Hainesport, New Jersey, USA
A flat paved-loop festival with 48-hour, two 24-hour starts, 12-hour, relay, and 100-mile options at Hainesport Township Park.
Cassoday, Kansas, USA
A 100-mile out-and-back on Kansas Flint Hills gravel and dirt roads, with exposed prairie, approximately 6,000 ft of climbing, and a standard 30-hour cutoff.
New Ipswich, New Hampshire to Douglas, Massachusetts, USA
A New England point-to-point 100-miler following the Midstate Trail from New Hampshire to Massachusetts, with 13,615 ft of gain and a 33-hour limit.
Edition note: Final 2026 course advisories were still pending at the August 10 directory review.
Titusville, Pennsylvania, USA
A 100.6-mile Pennsylvania trail race using three rugged Gerard Hiking Trail loops plus a final going-home loop, with a 32-hour cutoff.
Saint-Pierre to Saint-Denis, Réunion
The headline Grand Raid de la Réunion race crosses about 180 km of volcanic island terrain from Saint-Pierre to Saint-Denis.
Faust to Simpson Springs, Utah, USA
A remote 100-mile run on western Utah dirt roads with about 3,000 ft of gain and loss; each runner must provide a support crew.
Zeewolde, Netherlands
The official Netherlands satellite event for the World Team Championship. Athletes compete as part of the Dutch national team on a course in Zeewolde.
Bell Buckle, Tennessee, USA (and worldwide satellite sites)
The premier backyard ultra team event. National teams of 15 runners compete simultaneously at satellite sites worldwide. Each runner completes 4.167-mile loops every hour. The country with the most total loops wins.
Western Cape, South Africa
A six-stage, 330 km expedition through the Western Cape's valleys, vineyards, remote gorges, mountain passes, and Cederberg wilderness.
Loutraki, Greece
The 21st edition of this World Cup festival on a 400m tartan track. Features 48-hour, 24-hour, and 12-hour races in a supportive Mediterranean setting.
Alabaster, Alabama, USA
A 72-hour, 48-hour, and 24-hour festival on a certified, paved, lighted 1.00203-mile loop at Veterans Park.
New River Gorge, West Virginia, USA
A 100-mile out-and-back through New River Gorge with repeated rim-to-river traverses, 12,000 ft of climbing, and a 32-hour cutoff.
Edition note: Waitlist at the August 10 directory review.
Port Angeles, Washington, USA
A scenic 24-hour endurance race at Salt Creek Recreation Area on the Olympic Peninsula. Features a 1.3-mile looped course with 12-hour solo and relay options.
Höganäs to Båstad, Sweden
A 173 km coastal point-to-point through southern Sweden with technical nature-reserve trails, long darkness, and a 32-hour cutoff.
McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Arizona, USA
A social desert-trail 100 using five rolling loops in McDowell Mountain Regional Park, with an estimated 6,296 ft of gain and a 30-hour cutoff.
Edition note: Waitlist at the August 10 directory review.
Mark Twain National Forest to Steelville, Missouri, USA
A 100.9-mile point-to-point race through Missouri's Mark Twain National Forest, using mostly Ozark Trail singletrack with a 32-hour cutoff.
Pine Glen Campground to Sylacauga, Alabama, USA
A point-to-point Alabama 100-miler through Talladega National Forest and the Pinhoti Trail, ending near Sylacauga with a 32-hour cutoff.
Beal's Point, Granite Bay, California, USA
A varied Northern California 100-miler combining Folsom-area loops with an out-and-back trail journey into the Sierra foothills and a 30-hour cutoff.
Edition note: The final 2026 runner guide was still pending at the August 10 directory review.
Solukhumbu, Nepal
A six-stage, 170 km Himalayan race in Nepal's Solukhumbu region, reaching 4,104 m with 26,000 m of total ascent and descent.
Antarctica
The final event in the 4 Deserts Grand Slam. A multi-stage footrace on the Antarctic continent, accessed by expedition ship from Ushuaia, Argentina. The most remote race on the planet.
Vienna, Illinois, USA
A flat, fast 100-mile rail-trail race on crushed limestone with a maximum grade of about 2% and a record-focused reputation.
Ouarzazate, Morocco
A two-day, 110 km desert ultra around Ouarzazate, with shorter 50 km and 25 km options on rocky trails and oasis terrain.
Namib Desert, Namibia
A 250km self-sufficient desert ultramarathon across five stages in the Namib Desert, with sand dunes, scrubland, heat, and tented camps.
Villa Carlos Paz, Córdoba, Argentina
An inaugural night-start backyard ultra on Villa Carlos Paz's lakeside costanera, repeating a flat 6.706 km loop every hour.
Twofold Bay to Charlotte Pass, New South Wales, Australia
An invitational 240 km journey from the Tasman Sea to Australia's highest mountain, finishing at Charlotte Pass after summiting Kosciuszko.
Chuí to Cassino, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
A non-stop 226 km crossing of Brazil's immense southern beach from Chuí to Cassino, with only 130 m of climb but a 52-hour limit.
Goodyear, Arizona, USA
A fixed-time festival on a certified 0.988178-mile concrete loop, headlined by the 48-hour race and 2026 USATF 24-Hour Championships.
Dinosaur Valley State Park, Glen Rose, Texas, USA
A looped Texas trail 100 in Dinosaur Valley State Park with roughly 9,000 ft of climbing and mandatory progressive cutoffs across the repeated-loop course.
Edition note: The race publishes mandatory loop cutoffs rather than one standalone final cutoff.
Snowy Mountains, New South Wales, Australia
A 161 km point-to-point through Australia's Snowy Mountains with 5,131 m of climbing, a Mount Kosciuszko summit, and a 36-hour cutoff.
Brazos Bend State Park near Needville, Texas, USA
A flat, repeated-loop 100-miler in Brazos Bend State Park, built around runnable park trails and a 32-hour cutoff.
Edition note: Some navigation still references 2025, while the displayed race date and cutoff information are for 2026.
Hitchcock Nature Center, Honey Creek, Iowa, USA
A five-loop Iowa trail 100 at Hitchcock Nature Center, with steep repeated hills, roughly 4,928 ft of elevation change per loop, and a 34-hour cutoff.
Barcelona, Spain
A charity-focused 24-hour track race at Barcelona's Estadi Municipal Joan Serrahima, accompanied by 12- and 6-hour events.
Jacksonville Beach to Ponce Inlet, Florida, USA
A mostly point-to-point coastal-road 100-miler with a 7-mile opening out-and-back, a Ponce Inlet finish, and a 31-hour net-time limit.
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
An elite invitation-only 24-hour and 100-mile track race at Camelback High School. Limited to 25 runners with qualifying standards. Organized by Aravaipa Running.
Peoria, Arizona, USA
A legendary multi-day running festival spanning New Year's Eve. Offers 6-hour to 6-day fixed-time races plus fixed-distance options. Organized by Aravaipa Running.
Bidiyah, Ash Sharqiyah, Oman
A five-stage, 165 km self-sufficient race across Oman's red, golden, and white dunes, with runners carrying their food and sleeping equipment.
Edale to Kirk Yetholm, United Kingdom
A non-stop winter race along the full 268-mile Pennine Way, crossing exposed moors and national parks from Edale to the Scottish Borders.
Estrella Mountain Regional Park, Goodyear, Arizona, USA
A 101.3-mile desert loop race at Estrella Mountain Regional Park, combining two shorter red loops and three longer blue loops with a 32-hour cutoff.
Edition note: The 2027 event page was current at review but still linked the 2026 runner guide.
Hayarkon Park, Tel Aviv, Israel
Israel's national 24-hour championship on a fast paved loop in Hayarkon Park, with qualifying standards for the headline race.
Hong Kong
A 100 km mountain-trail race through Hong Kong's beaches, country parks, steep ridgelines, and extensive trail network.
Central Otago to Queenstown, New Zealand
A six-stage journey of roughly 250 km through Central Otago's lakes, mountains, valleys, forests, and gold-mining country to Queenstown.
Mai Châu, Vietnam
A four-stage, self-supported 160 km race through the mountains and rice-growing valleys of northwest Vietnam near the Laos border.
Lorton, Virginia, USA
A high-level backyard ultra at Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area, built for deep performances in a small, highly supported field.
Northcliffe to Albany, Western Australia, Australia
A 200-mile point-to-point on Western Australia's Bibbulmun Track, crossing tall forests, coastal scrub, dunes, beaches, and ocean cliffs.
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
A six-stage, 250 km self-supported race through the Atacama Desert's rock canyons, salt flats, and high-altitude valleys.
Hagley Park, Christchurch, New Zealand
A fully catered six-day race on a flat 1.9464 km park loop, part of a ten-day Christchurch festival with 72-, 48-, and 24-hour options.
Black Canyon City to Prescott, Arizona, USA
A distinct 99.9-mile point-to-point race within Cocodona race week, climbing from Black Canyon City through Crown King to Prescott with a 38-hour cutoff.
Edition note: The 2027 date and cutoff are published; elevation and surface figures on the event page are labeled from the 2026 course.
Black Canyon City to Flagstaff, Arizona, USA
A 253.3-mile point-to-point journey through central and northern Arizona, linking desert, historic towns, red rock country, and Flagstaff within a 125-hour limit.
Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada, USA
A 200.4-mile loop course around the Lake Tahoe region, using high-elevation mountain terrain, 12 full aid stations, and a 105-hour cutoff.
Taiping, Perak, Malaysia
A fixed-time road festival at Taiping Lake Gardens, with 24-, 12-, 6-, and 3-hour challenges on a 3.3 km loop.
Easton, Washington, USA
A clockwise 100-mile mountain loop from Easton with more than 23,000 ft of climbing, long Pacific Crest Trail sections, and a 34-hour cutoff.
Skanderborg, Denmark
The 2027 Global Organization of Multi-Day Ultramarathoners 48-hour world championship, hosted by Skanderborg Ultra in Denmark.
Ruhondo and Musanze, Rwanda
A two-stage, 110 km race through northern Rwanda's volcanic foothills, twin lakes, jungle valleys, and coffee and banana fields.
Archived editions remain available for course research and comparison. Follow the official link for a newer edition or revised registration details.
Leadville, Colorado, USA
A high-altitude Colorado classic with a 99.7-mile out-and-back course, 15,492 ft of climbing, and a 30-hour limit.
Edition note: The organizer says the 2026 race has a green light, but details remain subject to change after regional wildfire impacts.
Namib Desert, Namibia
A 250km, 6-stage self-supported ultramarathon through the Namib Desert — sand dunes, salt pans, dry riverbeds, and gravel plains. Finishes in the coastal town of Swakopmund.
Cascade Mountains, Washington, USA
A 207.9-mile nonstop point-to-point mountain ultra through the Cascades around Mount St. Helens, with 45,563 ft of climbing and 12 full aid stations.
Death Valley to Mt. Whitney, California, USA
The world's most iconic ultra — 135 miles through Death Valley in July, from the lowest point in North America (Badwater Basin, -282 ft) to the Mt. Whitney Portal (8,360 ft).
Tian Shan Mountains, Kyrgyzstan
A 200km self-sufficient mountain ultramarathon across five stages in the Tian Shan range, with altitude, technical terrain, and 10,500m of total ascent.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Part of the Six Days in the Dome festival at the Pettit National Ice Center. A climate-controlled indoor 443m oval, ideal for setting records.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
The premier indoor 6-day race at the Pettit National Ice Center. A 443m cushioned synthetic oval in a climate-controlled environment — a world-class venue for distance records.
Karakorum, Central Mongolia
The 20th edition of this 250km, 6-stage self-supported race through the Mongolian steppe. Part of the RacingThePlanet 4 Deserts series. Route passes through the UNESCO World Heritage Orkhon Valley.
Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, Japan
The official IAU continental championship for 24-hour running in the Asia and Oceania region, held at Hirosaki City Sports Park.
Pennsauken, New Jersey, USA
One of the oldest 6-day races in the United States, held at Cooper River Park. A flat, looped course that evokes the Victorian 6-day pedestrianism tradition.
Sahara Desert, Morocco
The 40th anniversary edition of the legendary 'Marathon of the Sands.' A 6-stage, 250km self-supported footrace through the Sahara Desert — widely considered the toughest foot race on Earth.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA
A USATF-certified 1.08-mile paved loop course in The Market Common area. Annual event organized by the City of Myrtle Beach Parks & Recreation.