West Coast Suck
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Event overview
West Coast SUCK takes place May 1-2, 2026 in Jacumba Hot Springs, California. The event is held in the Anza Borrego Desert and the exact location is revealed after registration. The program includes a main event of 12 hours and a shorter event of about 4 hours.
Course and format
The overnight 12-hour event covers miles of dark trails and includes heavy carries, military-style calisthenics, and strongman-style work. There are no aid stations on course, and participants must carry their own supplies for the full 12 hours. Participants who complete the full 12-hour event receive a Challenge Coin that is awarded only to finishers.
Gear and policies
Mandatory and recommended items listed by the organizer include a ruck sack or backpack (recommendation: 60 liter), a hydration pack (recommended 70-100 oz), sandbags (men: two 50 lb; women: two 35 lb), two 5-gallon buckets, a headlamp, trail shoes, work gloves, duct tape, pliers, appropriate workout and weather clothing, and enough food, water, and electrolytes for the duration. Suggested items include a snake bite kit, poison ivy/oak remedy, and a first aid kit. The organizer states a no-refund and no-transfer policy for registrations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.