Bay Area 100
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Bay Area 100
The Bay Area 100 is a point-to-point ultramarathon located in California. The course begins on the steps of Cal Memorial Stadium at UC Berkeley and concludes on the track at Skyline High School in Oakland. This trail race covers a total distance of 100 miles and features 18,000 feet of vertical elevation gain.
The route traverses various terrains and territories across the East Bay ridgelines. Participants run along bay crests, exposed ridges, and fire trails. The course passes through several distinct areas:
- 100 miles
The terrain includes redwood forests and lake shores as it moves through Bay View, Las Trampas, Lake Chabot, and Redwood territories. The event has a total time limit of 33 hours, with specific cutoffs enforced along the route starting in the late morning. Finisher buckles are awarded in two categories: a "One Day" metal for those finishing under 24 hours and a "True Grit" metal for those finishing under 33 hours.
Organizers recommend that participants have completed a 50-mile race within one year of this event to ensure preparation. The race is a UTMB index event. Support features include live runner tracking and aid stations located along the course. Training camps covering 85 miles of the trail are also hosted in the months leading up to the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
