Upcoming Ultramarathons

Endurance Grid lists 162 ultramarathons across the US, from August 2026 to July 2027 across 33 states.

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162
Races
33
States

Beyond the marathon

What an ultramarathon is

An ultramarathon is any running race longer than 26.2 miles. The most common distances are the 50K, 50-mile, 100K, and 100-mile — alongside timed events, where you cover as much ground as you can in a fixed window like 6, 12, or 24 hours.

Many ultras run on trails, with aid stations stocked with food, water, and posted cutoff times. For most entrants the goal is to finish, not to race the clock, and hiking the climbs is a normal part of the day.

50K
31 miles

Best starting point. The shortest ultra — your marathon base carries over.

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50 Mile / 100K
80–100 km

The middle distances. A long day where fueling and pacing decide everything.

100 Mile
161 km

The classic ultra milestone — often run overnight, with crew and pacers.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many ultramarathons are there in the US?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 162 upcoming ultramarathons across 33 states.
Which states have the most ultramarathons?+
The states with the most ultramarathons on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar are South Carolina, Colorado, Connecticut, California, North Carolina, and Texas.
What are the ultramarathon distances?+
Ultramarathon races are held at 1 Mile, 10 Mile, 100 Mile, 100K, 10K, 15K, 1K, 2 Mile / 3K, and more distances.
What is an ultramarathon?+
An ultramarathon (ultra) is any foot race longer than the 26.2-mile marathon distance, such as a 50K, 50-mile, 100K, or 100-mile race. To learn more about what an ultramarathon is, check out Endurance Grid's sports guide.
What are aid stations, cutoffs, and pacers?+
Aid stations are checkpoints along the course stocked with water, food, and supplies. Cutoff times are deadlines to reach certain points or to finish. At longer distances, many races allow pacers (runners who accompany you) and crew (a support team who meet you at aid stations).