2026 Biggest ultra running races
By finisher count. North American races only.| Finishers | Event | Winner |
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167
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C&O Canal 100Apr 25 / 100 Miles
/ Knoxville MD
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166
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North Fork 50 Mile/50KMay 30 / 50 KM
/ Pine CO
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165
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Golden Gate Spartan Trail ClassicJan 24 / 50 KM
/ San Francisco CA
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164
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Mohican Trail RunMay 30 / 50 Miles
/ Loudonville OH
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164
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Brazos Bend 50Apr 11 / 50 Miles
/ Needville TX
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163
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Highlands SkyJun 20 / 40 Miles
/ Davis WV
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162
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Taco Bell 50K KnoxvilleFeb 28 / 50 KM
/ Knoxville TN
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162
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Run Oak IslandFeb 14 / 26.5 Miles
/ Oak Island NC
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161
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Snow Peaks 50 Mile Trail RunJun 13 / 50 Miles
/ Provo UT
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159
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Elm Creek Backyard UltraApr 24 / Backyard
/ Maple Grove MN
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157
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Dam Yeti 50Jun 06 / 50 Miles
/ Damascus VA
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154
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Ridge to Rails 50k, Half, & 10kJun 06 / 50 KM
/ Old Fort NC
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152
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Sulphur Springs Trail RaceMay 23 / 100 KM
/ Ancaster ON
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152
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Canyons Endurance RunsApr 24 / 100 Miles
/ Auburn CA
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150
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FOURmidableFeb 21 / 50 KM
/ Cool CA
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150
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The Pistol UltraMar 14 / 50 KM
/ Alcoa TN
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149
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Brazos Bend 50Apr 11 / 50 KM
/ Needville TX
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149
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Shore2ShoreApr 18 / 50 KM
/ East Islip NY
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148
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Oak MountainMar 28 / 50 KM
/ Pelham AL
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148
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John Wayne Grit Series - Newport CoastMay 09 / 50 KM
/ Laguna Beach CA
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147
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The Oldman Backyard UltraMay 02 / Backyard
/ Lethbridge AB
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147
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Eagle Up UltraJun 06 / 50 KM
/ Canal Fulton OH
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143
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Cruel JewelMay 15 / 105.9 Miles
/ Blue Ridge GA
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143
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Forget the PR Mohican 50k and 25kApr 11 / 50 KM
/ Loudonville OH
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143
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American RiverApr 04 / 50 Miles
/ Folsom CA
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