Kodiak Ultra Marathons

OCT

9-10

2026

Set in the mountain town of Big Bear Lake, the Kodiak Ultra Marathons offer five distances with stunning alpine views. This event is a major qualifier for both the UTMB World Series Finals and the Western States Endurance Run. It’s a full festival weekend with a vibrant finish line atmosphere.

9-10 Oct 2026

Big Bear Lake, California

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Event Overview

The HOKA Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB is an alpine running event held in Big Bear Lake, California. It is described as a two-day festival weekend with racing activities. The start and finish line is located in downtown Big Bear Lake.

Race Distances

The event offers five race distances:

100M (162 km)
100K (99 km)
50K (48.4 km)
21K (19.5 km)
10K (10.5 km)

Course and Scenery

The courses provide views of Big Bear Lake and pass through landmarks like Sugarloaf Mountain and Siberia Canyon. The terrain features three different climates: high desert, sub-alpine, and semi-arid. The town of Big Bear Lake offers a rustic, mountain atmosphere and is approximately a couple of hours from Los Angeles.

Additional Information

The event is a UTMB World Series Americas Major for 2026. It is a dual qualifier for both the UTMB World Series Finals and the Western States Endurance Run. The festival at the start/finish area includes food and drinks from local vendors, a DJ, and a parade. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50k

21k

10k

100m

100k