AdventureCORPS®, Inc. hosts BADWATER® Salton Sea annually in late April. This remarkable event challenges up to 40 teams of two or three ultrarunners – running together as duos or trios for the duration, NOT in a relay – to tackle an unimaginable traverse of Southern California deserts and mountains. The route covers 81 miles (130km) from Salton City (elevation 234 feet / 71m below sea level) to Palomar Mountain, the almost tallest mountain in San Diego County (elevation 5500 feet / 1676m.) Eight of the 81 race miles pass through Anza-Borrego State Park on a single track trail known as the California Riding and Hiking Trail from near Borrego Springs to near Ranchita, creating a race route which is a mix of road and trail. There is a total elevation gain of over 9000 feet (2740m).
Upcoming Races
Results
81 Miles View course top times
| Date | Finishers | Top Result | Top Result (F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/28/19 | 71 | 15:05:00 | 19:35:45 |
| 04/29/18 | 90 | 15:36:00 | 18:27:00 |
| 04/30/17 | 53 | 14:04:20 | 18:23:40 |
| 05/01/16 | 59 | 14:56:00 | 16:02:00 |
| 05/04/15 | 32 | 15:09:42 | 17:02:16 |
