Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run
Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run is a running and ultra race on January 9, 2027 in Avalon, CA, with entry fees from $155 to $418.
- Date
- January 9, 2027 (170 days to go)
- Location
- Catalina Island, Avalon, CA
- Price
- $155–$418
- Sports
- RunningUltra
From the Organizer
The Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run is the oldest Ultra Trail Run in California with the 50 Mile run entering its 44th year. The 50K joined the party seven years ago and instantly became a California classic in trail running traversing all of the same trails that the older run uses. Running the Avalon Benefit 50Mile/50K provides you a first rate, up-close and personal experience of one of California's natural jewels in trail running across Catalina Island. The run begins and ends in Avalon and in between you simply have to run the entire length of the island - and back! In between you will experience beautiful vistas, tremendous views of the Pacific Ocean, see a bison or two and experience some of the sports great volunteers and aid stations.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
62°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Avalon Catalina Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Avalon, CA
Population
3,373
as of 2023
City Elevation
643 ft
Nearest Airport
LGB
Long Beach International Airport · 35 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
170
Days to train
- Race
- Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run
- Date
- January 9, 2027
- Location
- Catalina Island, Avalon, CA
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Ultramarathon
An ultramarathon is anything beyond the standard marathon — 50K, 50-mile, 100K, 100-mile, and timed events. Crossing the line is less about speed and more about not quitting.
Coming Up
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Make it a Racecation
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Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run
Jan 9, 2027