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Badwater 135
Lone Pine, California, United States
19–21 Jul 2027
The 135-mile summer road ultra from Death Valley to Whitney Portal, with about 14,600 ft of gain and a 45 hour limit.
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The Badwater 135 is a 135 mile (217 km) invitational road ultramarathon from Badwater Basin in Death Valley, 280 ft below sea level, to Whitney Portal at 8,360 ft near the Mt Whitney trailhead. It crosses three mountain ranges with about 14,600 ft of ascent and 6,100 ft of descent.
The time limit dropped from 48 to 45 hours from 2026. Applications are accepted in January each year.
Distances
| Name | Distance | Gain | Loss | Vert / km | Min altitude | Max altitude | Start | Start location | Finish | Course | Cutoff | Terrain | Technicality | Aid stations | Badges | Entry fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badwater 135 | 217.3 km | 4,450 m | — | 20.5 m/km | — | — | 19 Jul 2027 | Badwater Basin, Death Valley | Whitney Portal, California | Point to point | 45 h | Road | — | — | — | — |
Badwater 135 terrain notes
Paved road through Death Valley in July heat over three mountain ranges: 14,600 ft of ascent, 6,100 ft of descent, finishing at Whitney Portal at 8,360 ft. Towne Pass peaks at 4,956 ft.
Registration
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Notes
Applications are accepted 2 to 20 January.