Death Valley Marathon

Road Running covering 10 km to 42.2 km in Furnace Creek (California, United States)

LocationFurnace Creek, California, United StatesShow on map(36.4570° N, 116.8671° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Death Valley Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Furnace Creek, California, US focused on Road Running. Key features include Desert, Mountain.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and 10 Km (10 km, +45 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 (raceroster.com).

Death Valley Marathon in Furnace Creek (Work: "LSRA Dunes Landscape", Photo: BLMUtah, License: Public Domain, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP

Event characteristics

Races & distances (3)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m620 m - 700 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m623 m - 663 mLoop courseRoute & profile
10 KmRoad Running10 km+45 m626 m - 645 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
620 m - 700 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS36.4570° N, 116.8671° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 620 m to 700 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 700 m·at 19.6 km·Ø 0.9 %
620 m647 m673 m700 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km700 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Death Valley Marathon take place?

Death Valley Marathon takes place in Furnace Creek, California, US (start area at coordinates 36.457° N, 116.8671° 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 Death Valley Marathon?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and 10 Km (10 km, +45 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Death Valley Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 620 m and 700 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 Death Valley Marathon?

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