Trail Running

Border to Badland Ultra

Trail Running covering 5 km to 80.5 km in Comstock (Texas, United States)

LocationComstock, Texas, United StatesShow on map(29.6844° N, 101.1734° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +2,092 m

Border to Badland Ultra is an endurance sporting event in Comstock, Texas, US focused on Trail Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Lakes & Ponds.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Trail 80 km (80.47 km, +2,092 m D+), Trail 50 km (50 km, +1,300 m D+), Trail 42 km (42 km, +1,092 m D+), Trail 21 km (21 km, +546 m D+), Trail 10 km (10 km, +260 m D+), and Trail 5 km (5 km, +130 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 (ultraexpeditions.com).

Official website
Border to Badland Ultra in Comstock (Work: "Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah National Park, Near Luray, Virginia", Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah National Park, Near Luray, Virginia" · Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadLakes & Ponds

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 80 kmTrail Running80.47 km+2,092 m184 m - 1,063 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 50 kmTrail Running50 km+1,300 m187 m - 733 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 42 kmTrail Running42 km+1,092 m190 m - 649 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 21 kmTrail Running21 km+546 m193 m - 422 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 10 kmTrail Running10 km+260 m196 m - 305 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 5 kmTrail Running5 km+130 m184 m - 239 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
80.47 km
Elevation gain
+2,092 m D+
Elevation loss
-2,092 m D-
Altitude range
184 m - 1,063 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5.2 % / 9.4 %
Course format
Loop course
80.47 km+2,092 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N204060FS29.6844° N, 101.1734° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 184 m to 1,063 m above sea level (+2,092 m D+, -2,092 m D-)

Peak: 1,063 m·at 59.3 km·Ø 5.2 %
184 m477 m770 m1,063 m0 km16.1 km32.2 km48.3 km64.4 km80.5 km1,063 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Border to Badland Ultra take place?

Border to Badland Ultra takes place in Comstock, Texas, US (start area at coordinates 29.6844° N, 101.1734° 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 Border to Badland Ultra?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Trail 80 km (80.47 km, +2,092 m D+), Trail 50 km (50 km, +1,300 m D+), Trail 42 km (42 km, +1,092 m D+), Trail 21 km (21 km, +546 m D+), Trail 10 km (10 km, +260 m D+), and Trail 5 km (5 km, +130 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Border to Badland Ultra?

The main competition (Trail 80 km over 80.47 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +2,092 m of elevation gain and -2,092 m of elevation loss, ranging between 184 m and 1,063 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 Border to Badland Ultra?

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