Event Overview
| Date | Feb 19-21, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Location | Cornerstone Park, Henderson, Nevada, USA |
| Format | 48-Hour, 24-Hour, Fixed-Distance |
| Terrain | Mixed |
| Region | North America |
| Distance / duration | 48 hr / 24 hr; separate 100 mi, 100 km and 50 mi races |
| State / area | Nevada (NV) |
| Course model | Loop |
| Edition note | The organizer and registration page confirm February 19–21, 2027. Online entry closes February 14 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Recheck the selected race schedule: some shorter-race times differ between the two pages. |
| Cutoff | 48 hours for the headline timed race; other entries have separate limits. |
| Start | 8:00 AM Friday (48-hour race) |
| Highlights | 48-Hour Festival, Separate Short and Long Courses |
Course & Terrain
Short-loop races at Cornerstone Park, with separate course configurations for championship and other entries.
Entry & Logistics
| Registration and fees | Check the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms. |
|---|---|
| Support model | Shared aid station, personal staging areas and overnight support. |
| Logistics note | The 24-hour race starts Saturday at 8:00 AM. Use the course and cutoff for your specific entry rather than the festival-wide schedule. |
Why This Race Matters
Jackpot Ultras is a useful reference point for runners comparing long fixed-distance ultras where most of the field runs through the night. Its format, terrain, and support model shape the kind of preparation required: not just fitness, but pacing discipline, nutrition planning, foot care, and the ability to make good decisions under fatigue.
Preparing for a Race Like Jackpot Ultras
The 48-hour race guide covers the format as a whole. These guides go deeper:
- 48-hour races explained: Rules, pacing, sleep decisions, fueling and crew support.
- How to train for a 48-hour race: Durable movement, sleep planning, foot care and fueling practice.
- Sleep strategy for multiday races: An individual sleep plan with safe locations and clear stop criteria.
- Second-night survival guide: Sleep, crew checks and caffeine decisions for the second night.
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.
- Prepare for sleep decisions, weather swings, and aid-station discipline. The distance is only one part of a multi-day fixed-distance race.
- 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.
Related Preparation
- Browse the curated 24-hour race calendar
- Browse the 24-hour race calendar
- Browse the 48-hour race calendar
- Open the 48-Hour format guide
- Compare all race formats
- Use the timed-race pace calculator
- Plan checkpoint arrivals and cutoff buffers
- Build a crew and drop-bag plan
- Build a race-specific gear checklist
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.
- Official Jackpot Ultras 2027 schedule and course information — https://www.aravaiparunning.com/jackpot/
- Organizer’s 2027 registration — https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=138131
- Multiday Running event directory review scope: October 12, 2026.