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Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB

· starts 5:00 AM
Big Bear Lake, CA

Badwater Preferred QualifierUTMB Direct 10WSER Qualifier8 UTMB Running Stones
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Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB is a trail race of 100 miles (161 km) in Big Bear Lake, California. The next edition is on Friday, October 9, 2026, starting at 5:00 AM. The race gives its climbing as 17,582 ft (5,359 m). Its high point is 9,924 ft (3,025 m). 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. Registration is open to all; registration opened on October 9, 2025. The field is about 200 runners.

101miDistance
17,582ftClimbing
200runnersField
69°Flow 46°FTypical race day

The course

101miMeasured distance
15Aid stations
17,306ftMeasured climb
17,306ftDescent
9,924ftHigh point
4,797ftLow point

Questions about Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB

When is Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB 2026?

Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB 2026 is 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.

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