What's Up in Ultra This Weekend — June 27, 2026

Featured: Western States 100 (Olympic Valley, CA)

Western States Week has finally arrived! The action begins at 5 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, when runners begin the climb out of Olympic Valley, California, as they attempt to complete the world’s oldest ultramarathon and one of the premier events in the sport, the Western States Endurance Run. This year marks the 53rd running of the iconic event and will once again feature a stacked field of elite male and female endurance athletes, as well as many ultrarunners from around the globe who finally had the lottery gods on their side after years of running qualifying races.

For those unfamiliar with the course, runners will tackle a point-to-point trek that begins at Palisades Tahoe and finishes on the track at Placer High School in Auburn, California. Along the way, they’ll traverse high country trails that climb to 8,750 feet, descend into the brutal heat of the canyons (regularly hitting temps well over triple digits), and run historic trails with 18,000 feet of elevation gain and 23,000 feet of loss. Runners have 30 hours to finish the race and earn their buckles, with sub-24-hour finishers earning coveted silver buckles.

Follow all the action live on the 53rd Western States 100 live stream.

Other West Events:

Pacific

Midnight Sun Block Party (Wasilla, AK)
The Sober Endurance 2-4-6 (San Luis Obispo, CA)
Wy’east Wonder (Parkdale, OR)
SISU 24 PNW (Enumclaw, WA)
Tiger Peak Challenge (Issaquah, WA)
The Yeti 100 Mile Endurance Run-Washington (North Bend, WA)

Mountain

Chase the Moon Endurance Run (Highlands Ranch, CO)
John Cappis 50K Fat Ass (Silverton, CO)
Estes Park’s Backyard Ultra (Estes Park, CO)
To Bone and Back (Idaho Falls, ID)
McCall Trailrunning Classic (McCall, ID)
Copper Kings 100 (Butte, MT)
Running with the Devil (Las Vegas, NV)
Trippen through the Timber (Payson, UT)
Endless Day Backyard Ultra (Richfield, UT)

Featured: Dizzy GOAT (Omaha, NE)

The Dizzy GOAT is a fun timed event held on the trails of Chalco Hills Recreation Area, just west of downtown Omaha, Nebraska. The race features 3, 6 and 12-hour events, all taking place on a rolling 3-mile loop course with 90% single-track trails and 300 feet of elevation gain per loop. Runners who complete three loops in the 3-hour race, seven loops in the 6-hour race, or 13 loops in the 12-hour race will receive a special Dizzy GOAT medal. All runners will have access to two aid stations, one at the start/finish and another at mile 1.75. Proceeds from the race benefit local trail systems. Check out the Dizzy GOAT race website.

Other Midwest Events:

Fort4Fitness Summer Sunset Relay (Fort Wayne, IN)
Trail Golf Endurance Challenge (Valparaiso, IN)
Vulture Vista Ultra (Greencastle, IN)
Heritage Challenge (Adrian, MI)
Dark 2 Dawn Night Trail Run – 9 Hours / 6 Hours / 10K (St. Louis, MO)
No Shame Shindig (Pierce, NE)
Firefly Dusk to Dawn Trail Race (Lewis Center, OH)
Empower Backyard Ultra (Lebanon, OH)
Black Hills 100 (Sturgis, SD)
Dawn to Dusk Endurance Run (Green Bay, WI)

Featured: Toxic Trail 37 (Canal Point, FL)

The Toxic Trail 37 is a 37-mile road race that aims to raise awareness of the impact of discharges from Lake Okeechobee on the St. Lucie River and the Indian River Lagoon estuary. The race takes runners from Port Mayaca to Stuart Beach, Florida, following the “toxic” flow of water from the Lake Okeechobee Locks to the Atlantic Ocean. Runners should be prepared for extreme south Florida summer heat, with aid stations every 5-7 miles. Participants can compete as individuals or as part of four or six-person relay teams. Read more.

Other South Events:

Southwest

Capt’n Karl’s – Muleshoe Bend (Marble Falls, TX)

Southeast

Night Howler 50 (Hoover, AL)
Independence Double (Winter Park, FL)
InHouse Ultra (St Petersburg, FL)
Hollis Hills Farm Revival (Ellenboro, NC)
Cacapon 12 Hour Challenge (Berkeley Springs, WV)

Featured: Hell Hath No Hurry (Carnegie, PA)

The 12th running of Hell Hath No Hurry, featuring 50-mile and 50k ultramarathon distances, kicks off Saturday, June 27, at Settlers Cabin Park in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Both races take place on a hilly 10k loop course inside the park, run primarily on single-track trails with hills, mud and roots. Race highlights include two fully-stocked aid stations, handcrafted finisher awards and a post-race cookout for runners, crews, families and friends. Read more on the Hell Hath No Hurry race website.

Other Northeast Events:

Centurion Ultra Trail Event (Stratford, CT)
Brooksvale 12-Hour (Hamden, CT)
On The Rocks Trail Runs (York, PA)
Hell Hath No Hurry (Pittsburgh, PA)
Rodale Park 12 Hour Challenge (Breinigsville, PA)

Featured: High Noon 24 HR Trail Race & Relay (Thunder Bay, ON)

The fourth annual High Noon 24 Hour Trail Race & Relay kicks off at 8 a.m. Saturday at Kamview Nordic Centre in Thunder Bay, Ontario. New this year, runners can compete in 6 or 12-hour options in addition to the traditional 24-hour event. All races take place on a 3.38k loop course featuring scenic views and 130 feet of elevation gain. Race perks include great food throughout the race, special finisher medals and awards, designated tent areas in the High Noon Corral and music, bonfires and games throughout the day and night. Read more about the High Noon 24 Hour Trail Race & Relay.