2026 Biggest ultra running races
By finisher count. North American races only.| Finishers | Event | Winner |
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Miocene Epic Endurance ChallengeMar 22 / 6 Hours
/ Lusby MD
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17
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Valkyrie Trail RaceMay 09 / 50 KM
/ Colorado Springs CO
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16
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TARC To Hale and BackMar 21 / 6 Hours
/ Westwood MA
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16
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Popple Shoot Trail RacesMay 09 / 62 KM
/ Minong WI
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16
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New River Trail RacesApr 11 / 100 KM
/ Fries VA
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16
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Coz's Backyard UltraMay 30 / Backyard
/ Holland Patent NY
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16
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Swammie Shuffle 200Feb 22 / 200 Miles
/ Virginia Beach VA
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16
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MCW The Tatum ClassicMay 31 / 50 KM
/ Middletown Township NJ
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16
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LeatherwoodApr 11 / 50 KM
/ Ferguson NC
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16
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Prairie Spirit TrailMar 28 / 100 KM
/ Ottawa KS
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16
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Buzzard Day Trail RaceMar 14 / 50 KM
/ Hinkley OH
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16
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Hearts Desire 6-Hour Endurance RunMay 02 / 6 Hours
/ Herrin IL
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16
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Wekiwa Springs UltraJan 03 / 24 Hours
/ Apopka FL
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16
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Cliffs of the Neuse Trail Run & HikeMar 21 / 50 KM
/ Seven Springs NC
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16
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CHICAGO 7-11 Hour Endurance RunMay 16 / 7 Hours
/ Willow Springs IL
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16
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Texoma ChallengeJun 06 / 50 KM
/ Denison TX
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16
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Rim Runner Trail RacesApr 11 / 50 Miles
/ Sewanee TN
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16
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The Great Divide UltraJun 06 / 50 KM
/ Divide CO
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16
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Mt. Umunhum Trail ConquestFeb 07 / 50 KM
/ San Jose CA
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15
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Spring On The Trails Endurance RunsMar 28 / 12 Hours
/ Lagrangeville NY
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15
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Childish NonsenseApr 25 / 50 Miles
/ Palatine IL
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15
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High Lea 6/12/24 hourMay 16 / 6 Hours
/ Richfield OH
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15
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Lake Vian Hilltop RunFeb 28 / 100 Miles
/ Vian OK
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15
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Weld Your Mettle Running FestivalMay 30 / 50 KM
/ Windsor CO
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15
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Bear Creek TrailathonJan 17 / 12 Hours
/ Robbins NC
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