Jackpot Ultras
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Jackpot Ultras : Feb 20–22, 2026, Cornerstone Park, Henderson, NV
The event is a multi-day ultrarunning festival at Cornerstone Park, featuring multiple fixed-time and fixed-distance races around a looped course system near the Las Vegas Strip and about 10 miles from Las Vegas Airport. Races offered include:
- 48 Hour
- 24 Hour
- 12 Hour
- 6 Hour
- 100 Mile
- 100 KM
- 50 Mile
The event uses two USATF-certified loop courses. The short course is certified at 1.17078 miles and is the course for the USATF 100 Mile Road Championship. The long course is approximately 2.3094 miles per loop. Reported elevation gain is roughly 36 feet per short-course loop and about 72 feet per long-course loop. Loop surfaces include mostly hard surface with small sections of crushed gravel on the short course.
Race services, rules, and logistics
A main aid station operates 24/7 and serves meals with vegetarian and vegan options and sensitivity to gluten-free needs; runners should communicate major allergies in advance. The event is cupless; runners should carry a bottle or reusable cup. An express water-fill station is available outside the main aid tent. Live chip timing and live split tracking are provided on course.
Pacer and crew rules differ by race: pacers are not permitted for the USATF 100 Mile Championship; the long course allows one pacer at a time on foot from sunset to sunrise. On-site parking is available and RV parking is allowed with placement restrictions. A warming tent called Town Hall provides limited communal cots with a three-hour maximum nap time. No shower facilities are provided. Medical support includes first aid kits and an EMT on call.
The USATF 100 Mile Championship carries a $4,000 prize purse split between top three men and women: $1,200, $500, and $300 respectively. Finisher awards include belt buckles for designated distances and medals for other finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.