24-hour running events
24-Hour Running Race Calendar
Find curated 24-hour ultramarathons on track, road, and trail courses. Each listing connects dates and locations with a detailed event record and the official organizer sources used to verify it.
- Curated listings
- 15
- Active or upcoming
- 13
- Archived editions
- 2
Compare 24-Hour Courses and Support
Compare the active and upcoming editions below. Planning details checked September 5, 2026; follow the source links for changes. An upcoming date does not mean entries are open, and an entry link does not guarantee a place. Unconfirmed details are labelled. Festival date ranges can cover several races; use the specific 24-hour start where provided. All start times are local.
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| Race / country | Listed dates | Loop / surface | Support | Entry / sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Transcendence 24 Hour Track RaceUnited Kingdom | – | 400 mOutdoor athletics track | Trackside drinks, snacks, night soup and meals; stationary crew support only. | Selection and waiting-list process; ask the organizer about a place. |
| 48 Heures de RoyanFrance | – 24h starts October 10 at 10:00; finishes October 11. | About 1 km; exact length announced at the raceOutdoor closed road circuit | Continuous drinks/snacks, night soup and scheduled meals. | Registration form process; current capacity unconfirmed. |
| Hainesport Endurance RunUSA | – 24h starts October 10 or 11 at 09:00. | 0.9913 mi; 1.2034 mi alternate if the primary loop floodsOutdoor paved park path | One stocked aid station; 10 × 10 ft personal area; no pacers. | Saturday and Sunday entry options listed; check remaining places. |
| International Ultramarathon Festival — LoutrakiGreece | – 24h schedule needs reconfirmation; dates below are the existing festival record. | Not confirmed for this editionTrack in existing record; reconfirm venue | Current support arrangements not verified. | Unconfirmed: the linked site did not provide a current 2026 event bulletin in this check. |
| The Endless MileUSA | – 24h starts October 24 at 09:00; Friday start by prior arrangement. | 1.00203 miOutdoor asphalt park path | Meals and all-day/night aid; personal support space. Bring your own gels and cup. | Organizer advertises registration; online deadline October 19. Check capacity. |
| Salt Creek 24USA | – | 1.4 miOutdoor paved and unpaved park route | Stocked aid; personal canopy area for short breaks. Reserve camping for longer rests or accompanying family. | Organizer provides an entry link; remaining places unconfirmed. |
| Fat Ox Endurance RunsUSA | – 24h starts November 20 or 21 at 08:00; championship start November 21. | 0.988178 miOutdoor concrete loop | Aid each lap plus a water point; crew areas; no pacers. Championship crew-zone restrictions apply. | Organizer provides registration; online deadline November 16. Check capacity. |
| 24 Hores d'Ultrafons en Pista BarcelonaSpain | – | 400 m counted per lapOutdoor athletics track | Drinks, snacks, evening pasta and night broth; shared equipment space. | Capacity 150; rules provide for released injury places on November 2. Check the entry page for availability. |
| Desert Solstice Track InvitationalUSA | – | 400 mOutdoor all-weather track | Stocked aid and shared assigned canopies, tables and chairs. | Invitation or qualification only; application is not acceptance. |
| Across the YearsUSA | – 24h starts daily, December 28–January 2, at 09:00. | Approx. 1.42 mi (organizer also lists approx. 2.27 km)Outdoor dirt and asphalt/concrete | Main aid tent, medical support, personal supplies and camping access each loop. | Organizer provides registration; online deadline December 20. Check your chosen start. |
| Spartanion Tel Aviv 24-HourIsrael | – | 1,459 mOutdoor paved park loop | Volunteer support advertised; current aid menu and crew arrangements need confirmation. | Organizer provides an entry link; remaining places unconfirmed. |
| NZ Ultramarathon Festival — 6 DayNew Zealand | – 24h starts April 9 at 14:00, not the six-day start on April 4. | 1.9464 kmOutdoor concrete park path | Central hub every lap, meals/drinks, crew support and first aid. | Organizer provides an entry link; remaining places unconfirmed. |
| Taiping 24 HourMalaysia | – | 24h lap length not confirmed; 3.3 km is advertised for the separate fun runOutdoor park loop; confirm final surface details | Crew help restricted to designated checkpoints; crew cannot accompany runners on course. | Organizer lists an entry window through May 31, 2027; check remaining places. |
Active and Upcoming 24-Hour Races
Listed editions that are in progress or have not yet ended, ordered by start date.
Self-Transcendence 24 Hour Track Race
Tooting Bec Athletics Track, London, UK · Track
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.
48 Heures de Royan
Royan, France · Road
A French fixed-time festival on a traffic-free stadium circuit of about one kilometre, led by the 48-hour race.
Hainesport Endurance Run
Hainesport, New Jersey, USA · Road
A flat paved-loop festival with 48-hour, two 24-hour starts, 12-hour, relay, and 100-mile options at Hainesport Township Park.
International Ultramarathon Festival — Loutraki
Loutraki, Greece · Track
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.
Edition note: The September 5 source check could not confirm a current 2026 bulletin at the linked site. Reconfirm dates, venue and entry before planning travel.
The Endless Mile
Alabaster, Alabama, USA · Road
A 72-hour, 48-hour, and 24-hour festival on a certified, paved, lighted 1.00203-mile loop at Veterans Park.
Salt Creek 24
Port Angeles, Washington, USA · Mixed
A scenic 24-hour endurance race at Salt Creek Recreation Area on the Olympic Peninsula. Features a 1.4-mile course on paved and unpaved surfaces with 12-hour solo and relay options.
Fat Ox Endurance Runs
Goodyear, Arizona, USA · Road
A fixed-time festival on a certified 0.988178-mile concrete loop, headlined by the 48-hour race and 2026 USATF 24-Hour Championships.
24 Hores d'Ultrafons en Pista Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain · Track
A charity-focused 24-hour track race at Barcelona's Estadi Municipal Joan Serrahima, accompanied by 12- and 6-hour events.
Desert Solstice Track Invitational
Phoenix, Arizona, USA · Track
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.
Edition note: The current organizer page contains conflicting pacer instructions and some older qualification wording; entrants should confirm the 2026 rules directly.
Across the Years
Peoria, Arizona, USA · Mixed
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.
Spartanion Tel Aviv 24-Hour
Hayarkon Park, Tel Aviv, Israel · Road
Israel's national 24-hour championship on a fast paved loop in Hayarkon Park, with qualifying standards for the headline race.
NZ Ultramarathon Festival — 6 Day
Hagley Park, Christchurch, New Zealand · Road
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.
Taiping 24 Hour
Taiping, Perak, Malaysia · Road
A fixed-time festival at Taiping Lake Gardens with 24-, 12-, 6-, and 3-hour challenges. Confirm the final endurance-course measurement with the organizer.
Past 24-Hour Race Editions
Recent listed editions kept as an archive for course, format, and organizer research.
IAU 24H Asia & Oceania Championships
Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, Japan · Track
The official IAU continental championship for 24-hour running in the Asia and Oceania region, held at Hirosaki City Sports Park.
Myrtle Beach 24 Hour Endurance Run
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA · Road
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.
Calendar FAQs
Does this page list every 24-hour race?
No. It lists the source-checked events currently included in the Multiday Running directory. Organizer and federation calendars may include additional races.
How are past 24-hour races handled?
A listed edition moves into the archive after its end date. Its page remains useful for research, but runners should check the organizer for a newer edition.
Where can I learn how a 24-hour race works?
Use the separate 24-hour race format guide for rules, pacing demands, training, nutrition, gear, and planning resources.
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