Badwater 135
Badwater 135 crosses Death Valley to Mt. Whitney, asking runners to cover 135 road miles, extreme heat, and three major climbs from start to finish.
Who won the 2026 Badwater 135?
Max Jolliffe won the 2026 Badwater 135 in 20:53:41, the first sub-21-hour finish. Carmen Maria Perez finished second overall in 21:05:32.
View 2026 results and finisher detailsQuick facts
- Selective 135-mile road ultra from Death Valley toward Mt. Whitney.
- Route includes about 14,600 feet of climbing and a 45-hour limit.
- Extreme heat and crew support define the event more than conventional road pacing.
- Three major climbs and desert-to-mountain exposure define the route.
About the Badwater 135
Badwater 135 is a selective road ultra from Death Valley toward Mt. Whitney, with Lone Pine as the event base. The race is built around crewed logistics, extreme heat, and three major climbs across 135 road miles.
Course
The route covers 135 road miles from Badwater Basin toward Whitney Portal, climbing through three mountain ranges. The event lists 14,600 feet of cumulative ascent, 6,100 feet of descent, and a 45-hour limit.
Race-day weather
Late July in Death Valley brings extreme heat, severe sun exposure, and large temperature differences between desert floor and mountain sections. Crew logistics and heat protocols are central to the race.
Past Badwater 135 dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday, July 19, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Monday, July 27, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | Monday, July 7, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Monday, July 22, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
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When is the Badwater 135?
The 2027 Badwater 135 is on Monday, July 19, 2027.
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