Trail · 100K

The Big Alta


Marinwood, CA

WSER Qualifier

The Big Alta is a trail race of 62 miles (100 km) in Marinwood, California. The next edition is on Friday, March 19, 2027. The race gives its climbing as 12,749 ft (3,886 m); measured from its course file, it's 14,249 ft (4,343 m). It starts at 14 ft (4 m) above sea level. Its high point is 2,382 ft (726 m). The course runs point to point. It's a Western States 100 qualifier.

63miDistance
12,749ftClimbing

The course

63miMeasured distance
—Aid stations
14,249ftMeasured climb
14,186ftDescent
2,382ftHigh point
12ftLow point

Questions about The Big Alta

When is The Big Alta 2027?

The Big Alta 2027 is on Friday, March 19, 2027.

Where is The Big Alta?

The Big Alta is held in Marinwood, California.

How long is The Big Alta?

The Big Alta is 62 miles (100 km).

How much elevation gain does The Big Alta have?

The Big Alta has 12,749 ft (3,886 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.

Is The Big Alta a Western States qualifier?

Yes. The Big Alta is on the Western States 100's list of qualifying races. Check wser.org for the qualifying standard and years.

Where can I see the The Big Alta elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?

runfarwhere has The Big Alta'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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