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Día de los Muertos Endurance Run

2026 results: Alvin Chan led the 48-hour race with 158.136 miles; Molly Krantz led the women with 107.820 miles.

Date
Oct 23-25, 2026
Location
South Beach State Park, Newport, Oregon, USA
Distance
48 hr / 24 hr / 12 hr / 6 hr
Terrain
Mixed

This listed edition has ended. It remains available as an archive for course and planning research; check the official website for a newer edition before making travel plans.

Results: 2026

2026 selected results as published by the linked source
CategoryNameResult
48 hours — MenAlvin Chan158.136 miles
48 hours — WomenMolly Krantz107.820 miles

Nine runners have classified distances in the solo 48-hour results. This outcome excludes the 24-, 12- and 6-hour races and team relays.

Source: UltraSignup — 2026 DDLM Endurance Run 48-hour results. Checked October 29, 2026.

Event Overview

A timed loop race at South Beach State Park in Newport, Oregon, with 48-, 24-, 12- and 6-hour races and team relays on a 3,856 m loop of mostly flat trail with some pavement, held beside a Día de los Muertos ofrenda.

Listed edition overview
DateOct 23-25, 2026
LocationSouth Beach State Park, Newport, Oregon, USA
Format48-Hour, 24-Hour
TerrainMixed
RegionNorth America
Distance / duration48 hr / 24 hr / 12 hr / 6 hr
State / areaOregon (OR)
Course modelLoop
Edition noteThe October 23–25, 2026 edition is complete and its solo 48-hour results are archived below. The organizer’s event-page title previously retained 2025 dates; its race calendar and UltraSignup identified the 2026 edition.
Cutoff48 or 24 hours depending on entry; the 48-hour race ends Sunday, October 25 at 9:00 AM
Start9:00 AM Friday (48 hours and 24 hours); 9:00 AM Saturday (second 24-hour start)
Field sizeNo individual entry cap was verified in this review. The 48-hour team relay (six runners per team) and the 24-hour team relay (three per team) are each capped at 10 teams.
HighlightsOfrenda at the Start, Two 24-Hour Starts

Course & Terrain

A single loop of mixed trail and pavement, wheel-measured at 3,856 m (about 2.4 miles) and mostly flat, starting by the Nine Hole Disc Golf Course.

Format & Support (as run)

Listed qualification and support details
Support modelA large aid station at the start/finish, a warming tent, a drop bag area and space for personal tents. Runners may use their cars as personal aid stations. Laps are chip-timed and shown on large screens at the end of each loop.

Why This Race Matters

Ardor Adventures built the race around the Día de los Muertos tradition: runners can leave offerings for loved ones at an ofrenda before they start, and the McMinnville group Huehca Omeyocan performs traditional Aztec dance. UltraSignup lists results for every year from 2018 to 2025, which makes 2026 the ninth edition.

Preparing for a Race Like Día de los Muertos Endurance Run

The 48-hour race guide covers the format as a whole. These guides go deeper:

Planning Notes

  • Start conservatively and use flexible process checkpoints for effort, walking, food, fluid, alertness, and symptoms instead of forcing one hourly distance target.
  • Prepare several rest options before race week. Stop for sleep or assessment if alertness, coordination, or safe decision-making deteriorates.
  • The directory marks this as having comparatively simpler logistics. That editorial label is not a safety rating; verify cutoffs, terrain, support, crew access, and withdrawal procedures.

Event FAQs

What awards are there at the Día de los Muertos Endurance Run?

Runners who complete 11 loops receive a finisher medal, and those who pass 50 or 100 miles receive a belt buckle. The overall male and female winners of each race receive awards, with special awards for the team relays.

Verification & Sources

Verification scope: the listed edition's date, location, format, and available logistics were checked against the event-specific official sources below during the directory review dated October 12, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.

  1. Organizer's 2026 registration, schedule and race details (UltraSignup) — https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=143293
  2. Official event page (Ardor Adventures) — https://ardoradventures.com/events/dia-de-los-muertos/
  3. Ardor Adventures race calendar with 2026 dates — https://ardoradventures.com/events/
  4. UltraSignup — 2026 DDLM Endurance Run 48-hour results — https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=143293
  5. Multiday Running event directory review scope: October 12, 2026.