Monterey Ultra
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Event details
The Monterey Ultra 50 Miler is scheduled for February 7, 2026, at Fort Ord National Monument and Laguna Seca Recreation Area near Monterey, California. The event is a 50 Miler (50.7 miles) with approximately 7,080 feet of elevation gain. The race field capacity for the 50M is 150 runners and there is a 14.5 hour course time limit. The event is part of a 50/50 Challenge option that pairs this race with another 50 mile event.
Course and support
The course is made up of a 35-mile loop plus a 15-mile loop. Runners will use a mix of moderately technical dirt trails and non-technical fire roads, including single-track, deep sand, rocky and rooty sections. Courses are marked with colored ribbon, laminated signs, and occasional flour arrows; blue ribbons mark wrong-way trails. Hiking or trekking poles are permitted.
Aid stations are placed on course and offer a range of food and drink options such as energy gels, stroopwafels, trail mix, PB&J, potato, Coke, water, and Skratch Hydration. This is a cupless event; runners must carry their own bottle or reusable cup. Drop bags are available at named aid stations (including Skyline and Laguna Seca) and pacers may join runners at the Laguna Seca aid station (mile 35.9). Crew access is limited; some aid stations require a hike for access. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.