Results: 2026
| Category | Name | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 48 hours — Men (published classification) | Vincent Difrancesco | 161.00 miles |
| 48 hours — Women | Lennyann Bishop | 105.80 miles |
The list has 20 classified distances. Difrancesco’s Time column shows 49:45:25, longer than the advertised 48 hours. The published placing and distance are retained with that unresolved discrepancy; no ratified 48-hour record is claimed.
Source: UltraSignup — 2026 Weekend at Burney 48-hour results. Checked October 29, 2026.
Event Overview
A relaxed 48-hour and 24-hour trail race on a loop of about 4.6 to 4.8 miles past Baum Lake near Burney, California, with about 370 ft of climbing per lap, plus a 12-hour race and a burro race on Saturday.
| Date | Oct 22-24, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Location | Cassel, near Burney, California, USA |
| Format | 48-Hour, 24-Hour |
| Terrain | Trail |
| Region | North America |
| Distance / duration | 48 hr / 24 hr / 12 hr |
| State / area | California (CA) |
| Course model | Loop |
| Edition note | The October 22–24 edition is complete and its published 48-hour results are archived below, with an elapsed-time discrepancy flagged. The organizer's pages describe the loop as about 4.8 miles, while the runner's guide and the UltraSignup race names say 4.6 miles; the guide counts 21 loops as 100 miles. |
| Elevation gain | About 370 ft per loop |
| Cutoff | The event page gives Saturday, October 24 at 6:00 PM as the end of both timed races, while the runner’s guide says the final lap must start by 6:00 PM. Those are different scoring rules; confirm whether a lap finished after that time counts. |
| Start | 6:00 PM Thursday (48 hours); 6:00 PM Friday (24 hours) |
| Highlights | Burro Race, Cash Prize for Most Miles |
Course & Terrain
A loop of about 4.6 to 4.8 miles, roughly half flowy singletrack and half dirt forest road, with rolling hills, wooded sections and views of Baum Lake. Every event uses the same loop.
Key course features to know before comparing this race:
- Baum Lake views on every lap
- Saturday burro race, with each burro carrying a pack saddle with a shovel, pick and pan
Format & Support (as run)
| Support model | One aid station at the start/finish with snacks, soda, electrolytes, made-to-order hot food and a broth bar. All Intermountain Endurance races are cupless, so carry a reusable cup. |
|---|---|
| Crew / pacers | Crews stay at the staging area; no crew on the course. Pacers are allowed after 12 hours or 50 miles. There is space to set up a tent or crew area for 48-, 24- and 12-hour runners. |
Why This Race Matters
UltraSignup lists results from 2024 and 2025, so 2026 is the third edition. Organizer Intermountain Endurance, which also stages the Burney Mountain 100, offers free entry to Indigenous runners at all of its events.
Preparing for a Race Like Weekend at Burney
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.
- Train for terrain-specific fatigue. Technical trails and mountain courses demand downhill durability, hiking efficiency, and reliable night lighting.
- 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
How many loops make 100 miles at Weekend at Burney?
The runner’s guide uses 21 loops as its 100-mile award threshold. That is not an exact measured conversion: 21 × 4.6 miles is 96.6 miles, while 21 × 4.8 is 100.8 miles. Confirm the final loop measurement and scoring with the organizer. Solo runners meeting the organizer’s 100-mile threshold earn a belt buckle, and those who do it within 24 hours earn a special ultra buckle. Everyone who completes at least one loop gets a medal, and a cash prize funded by $10 from each registration goes to the most miles run.
Related Preparation
- Browse the curated 24-hour race calendar
- Compare this race in the full 2026 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
- Estimate race calories and plan fueling
- 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.
- Organizer's 2026 registration, start times and race information (UltraSignup) — https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=132100
- Official Weekend at Burney page — https://www.intermountainendurance.com/about-9
- Official runner's guide — https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QlrXL1l_QkD04O-MlLSG5LGfbqtjBBAnEe8D6DK75nA/edit?usp=sharing
- Relentless Timing 2026 live timing page — https://relentlesstiming.com/live/intermountainendurance/
- UltraSignup — 2026 Weekend at Burney 48-hour results — https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=132100
- Multiday Running event directory review scope: October 12, 2026.