Avalon Benefit 50 Mile Run
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Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run : January 10, 2026, Avalon, CA
The Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run is a trail ultramarathon event that begins and ends in Avalon on Catalina Island. The 50 Mile event is in its 43rd year and the 50K was added six years ago. The course traverses the length of the island and returns to Avalon, offering ocean vistas and island scenery. The event includes aid stations and volunteer support along the course, and organizers note that participants may see bison on the route.
The event is listed for Avalon, CA 90704 and is open to runners aged 18 and over. It is part of the Run Catalina series of island trail races and appears alongside other Catalina events such as the Catalina Island Marathon and Half Marathon.
Distances and Catalina Island Triple Crown
- 50 Mile Run
- 50K Run
- Catalina Island Triple Crown Challenge
The Catalina Island Triple Crown Challenge requires completing three specified Run Catalina events within a 12-month period: the Avalon 50K or 50Mile, the Catalina Island Marathon, and the Catalina Island Half Marathon. Participants may begin the Triple Crown with any one of the three races, but all three distances must be completed within a single 12-month period. Organizers state that Triple Crown finishers receive an official Triple Crown finisher jacket, Hi-Tec shoes, and a belt buckle. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.