Trail · 100 Mile

Bay Area 100


Berkeley, CA

WSER Qualifier

Bay Area 100 is a trail race of 100 miles (161 km) in Berkeley, California. The next edition is on Saturday, June 12, 2027. The race gives its climbing as 17,999 ft (5,486 m). It starts at 396 ft (121 m) above sea level. Its high point is 1,960 ft (597 m). The course runs point to point. It's a Western States 100 qualifier. Registration is open to all.

There are 16 other upcoming 100-mile races in California. Bay Area 100 climbs about 180 ft a mile (34 m per km), near the middle of the 142 100-mile races listed with their climbing.

100miDistance
17,999ftClimbing
72°Flow 53°FTypical race day

The course

100miMeasured distance
—Aid stations
18,530ftMeasured climb
17,822ftDescent
1,960ftHigh point
236ftLow point

Questions about Bay Area 100

When is Bay Area 100 2027?

Bay Area 100 2027 is on Saturday, June 12, 2027.

Where is Bay Area 100?

Bay Area 100 is held in Berkeley, California.

How long is Bay Area 100?

Bay Area 100 is 100 miles (161 km).

How much elevation gain does Bay Area 100 have?

Bay Area 100 has 17,999 ft (5,486 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.

Is Bay Area 100 a Western States qualifier?

Yes. Bay Area 100 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 Bay Area 100?

Bay Area 100 has open registration.

What is the weather usually like at Bay Area 100?

Around Bay Area 100's date, the day's high is typically about 72°F (22°C) and the low about 53°F (12°C), averaged over recent years.

Where can I see the Bay Area 100 elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?

runfarwhere has Bay Area 100'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 Bay Area 100?

Bay Area 100 climbs about 180 ft a mile (34 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).

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