Backbone Trail Ultra
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Backbone Trail Ultra
The Backbone Trail Ultra is scheduled for September 18, 2027 in the Santa Monica Mountains, California. The event follows the full Backbone Trail from Will Rogers State Park and includes a descent on the Ray Miller Trail near the finish. The route covers approximately 68 miles and accumulates about 13,600 feet of elevation gain along coastal ridgelines with views of the Pacific Ocean.
The event offers solo and team relay options:
- 68 miles solo
- Relay teams of 2, 3, or 4
Entry is limited to 200 participants. Solo entrants must show prior completion of at least one 50 mile trail run. Relay teams do not have that prerequisite. Registration opens January 1, 2027.
The 2019 edition was canceled because the Woolsey Wildfire damaged portions of the Backbone Trail and surrounding areas. Organizers reference other related events such as Coyote Two Moon as a separate, smaller event option. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
