Avalon Benefit 50 Mile Run

JAN
9
2027
On January 9, 2027 in Avalon, Catalina Island, runners can choose a 50 mile, a 50K, or the Catalina Island TRIPLE CROWN Challenge on trails that run the length of the island and return.
Sat 9 Jan 2027
50 miles 50 kilometers

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Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run

The Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run takes place on January 9, 2027, in Avalon on Catalina Island, California. The event includes multiple trail distances and is held on island terrain that begins and ends in Avalon.

Distances offered:

  • 50 Mile Run
  • 50K Run
  • Catalina Island TRIPLE CROWN Challenge

The 50 Mile race is a long-standing event in California trail running and is entering its 44th year. The 50K was added seven years ago and uses many of the same trails as the 50 Mile course.

The course follows trails that traverse the length of Catalina Island and return to Avalon. Descriptions note ocean vistas along the route, views of the Pacific Ocean, and occasional wildlife sightings including bison. The event uses staffed aid stations and volunteers to support participants.

Entry is open only to those aged 18 and older. The event materials list course and travel information, aid station and drop bag details, awards and rules, and a Triple Crown Challenge option that combines multiple island events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50 mi
50 Mile Run
50 km
50k Run
Catalina Island Triple Crown Challenge