40/40 NOW: May 13 - June 21, 2026 Creating Balance in an Ultra World Presented by AdventureCORPS®, the masterminds behind Badwater® We invite you to join us for a very special, first of its kind, 40-Day Life Adventure that you can do anywhere on Planet Earth! 40/40 NOW is a 40-day program which can serve many purposes: - Cross-Training for Sport, and for Life - Celebrate the Summer Solstice as your Best Self - For Athletes: Sharpen your Body and Mind for the Summer Racing Season - An Adventure in Life 40 / 40 NOW is open to anyone and everyone! (While we are the people behind the world-wide series of BADWATER® Ultramarathons, this opportunity is for anybody looking to head into summer as their very best self.) Duration: 40 Days, from Wednesday, May 13 through Sunday, June 21. (The 2026 summer solstice is on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 1:25 AM, Pacific Daylight Time.) Why 40 Days? 30 Days Creates a Habit, but a 40 Day Effort is a Transformative Spiritual Odyssey. What Is the 40/40 Path? Ho
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Badwater Presents 40/40 NOW: Creating Balance in an Ultra World 2026 — Death Valley, CA
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for May 13.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Death Valley, CA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
