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Fixed-Distance

Kodiak 100M

A 100.6-mile circuit of Big Bear Valley with nearly 16,000 ft of climbing, high-desert transitions, and a 36-hour cutoff.

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Event dates, entry rules, qualification standards, and course details can change. Always verify current information on the official event website before registering or booking travel.

Event Overview

Listed edition overview
DateOct 9-10, 2026
LocationBig Bear Lake, California, USA
FormatFixed-Distance
TerrainMountain
RegionNorth America
Distance100.6 mi
State / areaCalifornia (CA)
Course modelLoop
Elevation gain15,912 ft
Cutoff36 hours
Start1:00 PM Friday
HighlightsUTMB Americas Major, Pacific Crest Trail

Course & Terrain

Mountain loop around Big Bear Valley with Pacific Crest Trail miles and a climb to Sugarloaf Mountain.

Entry & Logistics

Listed qualification and support details
Registration and feesCheck the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms.

Why This Race Matters

Kodiak 100M is a useful reference point for runners comparing long fixed-distance ultras that still unfold over multiple days. 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.

Planning Notes

  • Prepare for sleep decisions, weather swings, and aid-station discipline. The distance is only one part of a multi-day fixed-distance race.
  • Treat intermediate cutoff gates as part of the course. Build enough margin for aid stops and late-race slowdown, and verify every current gate in the official rules.
  • Train for terrain-specific fatigue. Technical trails and mountain courses demand downhill durability, hiking efficiency, and reliable night lighting.
  • The directory does not mark this as having simpler logistics. Confirm qualification, terrain, support, registration, medical, and withdrawal requirements before planning around it.

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 August 18, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.

  1. Official Kodiak 100M page — https://kodiak.utmb.world/races/100M
  2. Multiday Running event directory review scope: August 18, 2026.