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Badwater 135

'The World's Toughest Foot Race': 135 miles from Death Valley to Mount Whitney in extreme desert conditions.

Location
Death ValleyUnited States
Distance
Ultra
Date
in 254 days
Elevation Gain
4450mhillier than 70 of 124 similar races
Course Type
Point-to-point
Typical Weather
Extreme desert heat, 40-55°C (104-131°F), potentially lethal conditions
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What Makes This Race Special

  • World's toughest foot race
  • 135 miles non-stop
  • -86m to 2,530m elevation
  • Extreme heat
  • Invitation-only

Training Resources

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