Road Running

Badwater Ultramarathon

Road Running covering 217 km with up to 4,450 m D+ in Lone Pine (California, United States)

LocationLone Pine, California, United StatesShow on map(36.6060° N, 118.0629° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +4,450 m

Badwater Ultramarathon is an endurance sporting event in Lone Pine, California, US focused on Road Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Desert, Mountain, High Altitude.

The competition program features Badwater 135 (217 km, +4,450 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (badwater.com).

Official website
Badwater Ultramarathon in Lone Pine (Work: "LSRA Dunes Landscape", Photo: BLMUtah, License: Public Domain, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"LSRA Dunes Landscape" · Photo: BLMUtah · Wikimedia CommonsPublic Domain
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadDesertMountainHigh AltitudeMulti-DayPoint-to-Point

Races & distances (1)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Badwater 135Road Running217 km+4,450 m1,150 m - 4,042 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Badwater 135217 km
Distance
217 km
Elevation gain
+4,450 m D+
Elevation loss
-3,782 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 4,042 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
3.8 % / 6.8 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
217 km+4,450 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150175200FS36.6060° N, 118.0629° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 4,042 m above sea level (+4,450 m D+, -3,782 m D-)

Peak: 4,042 m·at 112.1 km·Ø 3.8 %
1,150 m2,114 m3,078 m4,042 m0 km43.4 km86.8 km130.2 km173.6 km217 km4,042 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Badwater Ultramarathon take place?

Badwater Ultramarathon takes place in Lone Pine, California, US (start area at coordinates 36.606° N, 118.0629° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Badwater Ultramarathon?

The competition program features Badwater 135 (217 km, +4,450 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Badwater Ultramarathon?

The main competition (Badwater 135 over 217 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +4,450 m of elevation gain and -3,782 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 4,042 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Badwater Ultramarathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (badwater.com).