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Explore upcoming multiday running events worldwide — from 24-hour track races to desert stage races, fixed-distance classics, and 200-mile mountain crossings. Filter by format, region, or terrain to find the right race for you.

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Event dates and details are periodically updated. Always verify with the official event website before registering. Last updated: June 2026.

Showing 29 of 29 upcoming events

⛰️ Stage RaceJun 21–27, 2026

Gobi March

🇲🇳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.

Desert250 km4 Deserts Series20th EditionUNESCO Heritage Route
🏕️ 6-DayJun 22–28, 2026

Six Days in the Dome — 6 Day

🇺🇸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.

TrackIndoor TrackWorld Records Venue10-Day Option
🌙 48-HourJun 23–28, 2026

Six Days in the Dome — 48 Hour

🇺🇸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.

TrackIndoor TrackNational Records Venue
🏁 Fixed-DistanceJul 27–29, 2026

Badwater 135

🇺🇸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).

Desert135 miIconic RaceExtreme Heat
⛰️ Stage RaceJul 27–31, 2026

Beyond the Ultimate Mountain Ultra

🇰🇬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.

Mountain200 kmGlobal Race SeriesSelf-Sufficient
🏔️ 200+ MileAug 14–18, 2026

Bigfoot 200

🇺🇸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.

Mountain207.9 miTriple Crown of 200s
⛰️ Stage RaceAug 16–22, 2026

Namib Race

🇳🇦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.

Desert250 km4 Deserts Series
🏔️ 200+ MileAug 25 – Sep 6, 2026

SwissPeaks Odyssey

🇨🇭Le Bouveret, Valais, Switzerland

SwissPeaks' longest alpine challenge, linking glacier country and Lake Geneva terrain across a technical 643km route for ultra-expert runners.

Mountain643 kmAlpine TraverseUltra-Expert10th Edition
🏁 Fixed-DistanceAug 30 – Oct 20, 2026

Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race

🇺🇸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.

Road3,100 miWorld's Longest Certified Road Race52-Day Limit
🏔️ 200+ MileAug 30 – Sep 6, 2026

SwissPeaks Legend

🇨🇭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.

Mountain397 kmAlpine TraverseLife Bases
⛰️ Stage RaceSep 7–12, 2026

Dragon's Back Race

🇬🇧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.

Mountain380 km6-Day Mountain Stage RaceHistoric Race
🏔️ 200+ MileSep 13–19, 2026

TOR330 - Tor des Géants

🇮🇹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.

Mountain330 kmTORXAosta Valley150-Hour Limit
🕐 24-HourSep 19–20, 2026

Self-Transcendence 24 Hour Track Race

🇬🇧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.

TrackIAUBritish ChampionshipsIAU Bronze Label
🔄 Backyard UltraSep 19, 2026

Sydney's Backyard Ultra

🇦🇺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.

TrailBUABeginner Friendly
⛰️ Stage RaceSep 20–26, 2026

Grand to Grand Ultra

🇺🇸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.

Desert171 mi / 275 kmSelf-Supported6 Stages / 7 Days
🏁 Fixed-DistanceSep 26–27, 2026

Spartathlon

🇬🇷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.

Road246 kmHistoric RaceOne of the World's Most Prestigious
⛰️ Stage RaceSep 28 – Oct 2, 2026

Ultra X Jordan

🇯🇴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.

Desert230 kmUltra X Series
🏔️ 200+ MileOct 9–14, 2026

Moab 240

🇺🇸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.

Desert241.8 miTriple Crown of 200s
🔄 Backyard UltraOct 17–24, 2026

Dutch Backyard Ultra

🇳🇱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.

TrailBUAWorld Team Championship Satellite
🔄 Backyard UltraOct 17, 2026

World Backyard Ultra Team Championship

🇺🇸Bell Buckle, Tennessee, USA (and worldwide satellite sites)

The ultimate backyard ultra. 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.

TrailBUAWorld ChampionshipGlobal Satellite Format
🌙 48-HourOct 22–24, 2026

International Ultramarathon Festival — Loutraki

🇬🇷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.

TrackIAUBeginner FriendlyWorld Cup Event21st Edition
🕐 24-HourOct 24–25, 2026

Salt Creek 24

🇺🇸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.

TrailBeginner FriendlyLast Runner Standing Option
⛰️ Stage RaceNov 13–23, 2026

The Last Desert

🌍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.

Mixed250 km4 Deserts Grand Slam FinaleAntarctic Expedition
⛰️ Stage RaceNov 16–20, 2026

Beyond the Ultimate Desert Ultra

🇳🇦Namib Desert, Namibia

A 250km self-sufficient desert ultramarathon across five stages in the Namib Desert, with sand dunes, scrubland, heat, and tented camps.

Desert250 kmGlobal Race SeriesSelf-Sufficient
🕐 24-HourDec 19–20, 2026

Desert Solstice Track Invitational

🇺🇸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.

TrackUSATFElite InvitationalNational Records Venue
🌙 48-HourDec 28, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027

Across the Years

🇺🇸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.

RoadAlso 24-HourAlso 6-DayBeginner FriendlyNew Year's Tradition6h to 6-Day Options
🔄 Backyard UltraMar 20, 2027

Capital Backyard Ultra

🇺🇸Lorton, Virginia, USA

A high-level backyard ultra at Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area, built for deep performances in a small, highly supported field.

TrailBUABeginner FriendlyDeep Backyard FieldSmall Field
🏔️ 200+ MileMay 2–7, 2027

Cocodona 250

🇺🇸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.

Mountain253.3 miPoint-to-Point
🏔️ 200+ MileJun 21–25, 2027

Tahoe 200

🇺🇸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.

Mountain200.4 miTriple Crown of 200s