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Death Valley Century

Date
November 14, 2026
Distance
Century · Half Century (1st half) · Half Century (2nd half- MORE CLIMBING) & more
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From the Organizer

Join us below sea level in DEATH VALLEY National Park! Half century, metric century and full century options! First 50 is out and back to Badwater and beyond. Second half is a lolllipop loop up to Hells Gate via Beatty Rd and back via Daylight Pass Rd. 4500' of climbing for the century. 

Events

Century7 AMRegister →
Half Century (1st half)7 AMRegister →
Half Century (2nd half- MORE CLIMBING)10 AMRegister →
Metric Century7 AMRegister →

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

78°

Typical Low

51°

Chance of Rain

4%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Death Valley Np, 2 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:25 AMSunset 4:41 PMDaylight 10h 16m

Host City

About Death Valley, CA

Nearest Airport

LAS

Harry Reid International Airport · 101 mi

Time Zone

Pacific Time

From Endurance Grid

Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.

Race Location

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What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Death Valley Century, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

159

Days to train

Race
Death Valley Century
Date
November 14, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Death Valley Century?
Death Valley Century is a running race held in Death Valley, California on November 14, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Death Valley Century?
Saturday, November 14, 2026 in Death Valley, California at Furnace Creek Resort, Death Valley, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Death Valley Century?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Death Valley Century

Nov 14, 2026

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