Welcome to Badwater 135

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Badwater 135 Logo Badge

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Badwater 135 Elevation Badge

From July 27–29, 2026, AdventureCORPS will host the legendary BADWATER 135 Ultramarathon, presented by Mount to Coast. Now in its 49th year, this iconic 135-mile race pits up to 100 of the world’s toughest athletes against each other (and the elements). It’s the final leg of the Badwater® Ultra Cup, following March’s 51-mile Cape Fear and April’s 81-mile Salton Sea.

Two runners on a desert road with clear skies

Back From Badwater

Go behind the scenes of this year’s race—the blistering heat, the brutal miles, and the unshakable human spirit we witnessed up close.

“The Badwater Ultramarathon, ‘the world's toughest footrace,' is a race of near-mythical status in the world of extreme running.”

- Sydney Morning Herald