Badwater Basin, Death Valley, California, United States · Monday, July 19, 2027

200 mi +

Badwater 135

254 days away

217 km Distance

4,450 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

36.2297° N, 116.7673° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 21 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 48 hours 13:16 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 200 mi +. Measured against 19 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~88 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (135mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, July

Daytime high 40°C

Night low 24°C

Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely

Daylight 14 h 20 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 781 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With desert terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 217 km of desert with 4,450 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes21 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race NutritionPast 217 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles4,450 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 48 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Maurten