2026 Biggest ultra running races
By finisher count. North American races only.| Finishers | Event | Winner |
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59
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3 Days at the FairMay 15 / 72 Hours
/ Augusta NJ
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58
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OSS/CIAJun 13 / 50 Miles
/ Triangle VA
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58
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Elephant MountainFeb 07 / 50 KM
/ Cave Creek AZ
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58
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Hagg Lake Mud RunsFeb 14 / 50 KM
/ Forest Grove OR
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58
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Kettle Moraine 100 Endurance RunsJun 13 / 38 Miles
/ La Grange WI
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58
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Desert Peak UltraApr 12 / 50 KM
/ Oracle AZ
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58
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Backyard SantiagoFeb 07 / Backyard
/ Santiago NL
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58
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Sri Chinmoy 12 & 24 Hour RacesJun 13 / 12 Hours
/ Congers NY
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58
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Eagleton Trail ChallengeMay 10 / 47 KM
/ Lock Haven PA
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58
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Eagle Up UltraJun 06 / 100 KM
/ Canal Fulton OH
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57
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Griffith Park TrailMar 28 / 50 KM
/ Los Angeles CA
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57
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White Lake UltrasMay 02 / 12 Hours
/ Tamworth NH
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57
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Yellowbrick Backyard UltraJun 13 / Backyard
/ Peoria IL
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57
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Badlands Race SeriesMay 16 / 50 KM
/ Brighton MI
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57
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Mid-Maryland UltraMar 07 / 50 KM
/ Elkridge MD
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57
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Adrenaline Night RunsMay 23 / 50 KM
/ Fountain Hills AZ
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57
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Peterson Ridge RumbleApr 12 / 40 Miles
/ Sisters OR
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56
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Capitol Peak Mega Fat AssJan 17 / 34 Miles
/ Olympia WA
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56
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Jemez MountainMay 09 / 50 Miles
/ Los Alamos NM
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56
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San Tan ScrambleJan 10 / 50 KM
/ Queen Creek AZ
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56
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Elephant MountainFeb 07 / 50 Miles
/ Cave Creek AZ
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56
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Sierra Vista Trail RunsMar 07 / 50 KM
/ Las Cruces NM
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56
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Forgotten FloridaJan 31 / 50 Miles
/ Christmas FL
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55
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Vernal Equinox 24-12-8 Hour RunMar 27 / 48 Hours
/ Batavia OH
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55
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Golden Gate Spartan Trail ClassicJan 24 / 50 Miles
/ San Francisco CA
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