Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB
· starts 5:00 AM
Big Bear Lake, CA
Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB is a trail race of 100 miles (161 km) in Big Bear Lake, California. It was last run on Friday, October 9, 2026, starting at 5:00 AM. The race gives its climbing as 17,582 ft (5,359 m). It starts at 6,807 ft (2,075 m) above sea level. Its high point is 9,924 ft (3,025 m). The course finishes where it starts. It's a Preferred Qualifying Race for the Badwater 135, a UTMB World Series Major, whose top ten men and women go straight to the UTMB Finals and a Western States 100 qualifier. Finishers earn 8 UTMB Running Stones toward the UTMB lottery. Registration is open to all; registration opened on October 9, 2025. The field is about 200 runners.
There are 17 other upcoming 100-mile races in California. Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB climbs about 176 ft a mile (33 m per km), near the middle of the 142 100-mile races listed with their climbing.
The course
Questions about Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB
When is Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB 2026?
Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB 2026 was on Friday, October 9, 2026, starting at 5:00 AM local time.
Where is Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB?
Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB is held in Big Bear Lake, California.
How long is Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB?
Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB is 100 miles (161 km); its course file measures 101 miles.
How much elevation gain does Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB have?
Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB has 17,582 ft (5,359 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.
Is Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB a Western States qualifier?
Yes. Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB is on the Western States 100's list of qualifying races. Check wser.org for the qualifying standard and years.
How do you get into Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB?
Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB has open registration. Registration opened on October 9, 2025.
What is the weather usually like at Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB?
Around Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB's date, the day's high is typically about 69°F (20°C) and the low about 46°F (8°C), averaged over recent years.
How many aid stations does Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB have?
Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB's course has 15 aid stations after the start.
Where can I see the Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?
runfarwhere has Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.
How hilly is Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB?
Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB climbs about 176 ft a mile (33 m per km), near the middle of the 142 100-mile races listed with their climbing.
What other 100-mile races are there in California?
Other upcoming 100-mile races in California include Cahuilla Rez Ultra (November 14, 2026), Boundiful Endurance Runs (November 28, 2026) and Will Rogers 24 Hour/12 Hours/6 Hour (February 27, 2027).
Other races in California
- Cahuilla Rez Ultra 100 Mile · Nov 14, 2026
- Boundiful Endurance Runs 100 Mile · Nov 28, 2026
- Will Rogers 24 Hour/12 Hours/6 Hour 100 Mile · Feb 27, 2027
- Leona Divide 100 Miler · Apr 17, 2027
- Silver Moon Race 100 Miler · Apr 17, 2027
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