Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB
Big Bear Lake, CA
Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB is a trail race of 30.4 miles (49 km) in Big Bear Lake, California. The next edition is in October 2027; its day hasn't been announced. The race gives its climbing as 4,347 ft (1,325 m); measured from its course file, it's 5,095 ft (1,553 m). It starts at 7,743 ft (2,360 m) above sea level. Its high point is 8,175 ft (2,492 m). The course runs point to point. It's a UTMB World Series Major, whose top ten men and women go straight to the UTMB Finals. Finishers earn 4 UTMB Running Stones toward the UTMB lottery. Registration is open to all.
There are 68 other upcoming 50K races in California. Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB climbs about 143 ft a mile (27 m per km), flatter than 65% of the 63 50K races listed with their climbing.
The course
Questions about Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB
When is Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB 2027?
Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB 2027 is in October 2027; its day hasn't been announced yet.
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 30.4 miles (49 km); its course file measures 37.4 miles.
How much elevation gain does Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB have?
Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB has 4,347 ft (1,325 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.
How do you get into Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB?
Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB has open registration.
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 65°F (18°C) and the low about 44°F (7°C), averaged over recent years.
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 143 ft a mile (27 m per km), flatter than 65% of the 63 50K races listed with their climbing.
What other 50K races are there in California?
Other upcoming 50K races in California include Mind Over Mountains (November 14, 2026), Griffith Park Trail Marathon (November 21, 2026) and Quad Dipsea (November 28, 2026).
Other races in California
- Yuba Gold 50K · Oct 1, 2027
- Sunset & Cider Trail Races 50K · Oct 2027, TBD
- That's No Moon Trail Races 50K · Oct 2027, TBD
- The Jackalope Lope 50K · Oct 2027, TBD
- The Peak 50K, Marathon & Half Marathon 50K · Oct 2027, TBD
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