Badwater 135
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Badwater 135
The Badwater 135 is an invitational ultramarathon in California that covers 135 miles (217 km) non stop from Badwater Basin in Death Valley to Whitney Portal near Mt. Whitney. The field is limited to about 100 invited competitors representing many countries and states. The official time limit for completing the course is 45 hours.
The route begins at Badwater Basin, about 280 feet (85 m) below sea level, and finishes at Whitney Portal at roughly 8,300 feet (2,530 m). The course crosses three mountain ranges and includes a total of about 14,600 feet (4,450 m) of cumulative ascent and 6,100 feet (1,859 m) of cumulative descent. Notable landmarks along the route include Mushroom Rock, Furnace Creek, Salt Creek, Devil's Cornfield, Devil's Golf Course, Stovepipe Wells, Panamint Springs, Darwin, Keeler, Lone Pine, and the Alabama Hills.
Entry to the race is by application and requires meeting published qualifying standards; the organizer selects the final field. Each competitor must be accompanied on course by a single four wheeled support vehicle with two to four crew members and must follow the event safety and crew requirements, including high visibility garments and nighttime lighting. The event is held under special use permits and includes mandatory time cutoffs at specified mile markers along the route.
All starters receive event apparel and materials; competitors who finish within the time limit receive a finisher shirt and a belt buckle. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
