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Explore multiday running events worldwide — from 24-hour track races to desert stage races 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: May 2026.

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🕐 24-HourFeb 7–8, 2026

Myrtle Beach 24 Hour Endurance Run

🇺🇸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.

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🔄 Backyard UltraMar 28, 2026

Capital Backyard Ultra

🇺🇸Lorton, Virginia, USA

A Silver Ticket qualifying event for the World Championship, held at Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area. One of the most competitive backyard ultras in the eastern United States.

TrailBUABeginner FriendlySilver Ticket Qualifier
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⛰️ Stage RaceApr 3–13, 2026

Marathon des Sables

🇲🇦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.

Desert~250 km40th Anniversary EditionIconic Race
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🏕️ 6-DayApr 6–12, 2026

The Old Six Day

🇺🇸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.

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🏔️ 200+ MileMay 4–9, 2026

Cocodona 250

🇺🇸Black Canyon City to Flagstaff, Arizona, USA

A point-to-point 250-mile journey through Arizona's most dramatic landscapes — from the Sonoran Desert through Crown King, Prescott, Jerome, Sedona, to Flagstaff. Organized by Aravaipa Running.

Mountain250 miPoint-to-Point
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🕐 24-HourMay 23–24, 2026

IAU 24H Asia & Oceania Championships

🇯🇵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.

TrackIAUContinental Championship
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🏔️ 200+ MileJun 12–16, 2026

Tahoe 200

🇺🇸Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada, USA

A single-loop course circumnavigating the largest alpine lake in North America. Part of the Triple Crown of 200s. Organized by Destination Trail.

Mountain200 miTriple Crown of 200s
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⛰️ 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
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🏕️ 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
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🌙 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
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🏔️ 200+ MileJul 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
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🏔️ 200+ MileAug 14–18, 2026

Bigfoot 200

🇺🇸Cascade Mountains, Washington, USA

A point-to-point 200-mile race through the volcanic Cascade Range, including terrain around Mount St. Helens. Part of the Triple Crown of 200s.

Mountain200 miTriple Crown of 200s
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⛰️ 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
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🕐 24-HourSep 19–20, 2026

Self-Transcendence 24 Hour Track Race

🇬🇧Battersea Park, London, UK

Incorporates the British 24-Hour Championships. An IAU Bronze Label event limited to 55 experienced ultra-runners at the Millennium Stadium, Battersea Park.

TrackIAUBritish ChampionshipsIAU Bronze Label
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🔄 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.

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🏔️ 200+ MileSep 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
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⛰️ 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
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🏔️ 200+ MileOct 9–14, 2026

Moab 240

🇺🇸Moab, Utah, USA

A single-loop 240-mile race through Utah's desert canyons, mesas, and mountain ranges around Moab. The final leg of the Triple Crown of 200s.

Desert240 miTriple Crown of 200s
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🔄 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
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🔄 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
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🌙 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
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🕐 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
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⛰️ 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
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🕐 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
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🌙 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.

RoadBeginner FriendlyNew Year's Tradition6h to 6-Day Options
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