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Death Valley Century

Death Valley Century is a road cycling race on November 14, 2026 in Death Valley, CA, with an entry fee of $170.

Date
November 14, 2026 (114 days to go)
Price
$170
Sport
Road Cycling
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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

Century$170
Half Century (1st half)$170
Metric Century$170
Half Century (2nd half- MORE CLIMBING)$170

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 6:24 AMSunset 4:39 PMDaylight 10h 15m

Host City

About Death Valley, CA

City Elevation

-263 ft

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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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.

114

Days to train

Race
Death Valley Century
Date
November 14, 2026

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From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

Road cycling rewards pacing judgment and consistent time on your bike more than raw power. If you already ride regularly and can comfortably ride a few miles, you have a good starting base for most beginner-friendly events.

Read the Guide

Road Cycling

Built around sustained effort on a bike, exploring cities on the open road. Beginner distances create a great entry point into endurance sports.

Plan your trip

Make it a Racecation

Coming from out of town? There's more to Death Valley than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Death Valley Century?+
Death Valley Century is a road cycling 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 road cycling 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. 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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