Badwater Salton Sea – Borrego Springs, CA 2026

Date
April 18, 2026
Location
Borrego Springs, CA
Venue
1112 Tilting T Dr
Start Time
6:00 AM
Entry Fee
$375.00
Events
Badwater Salton Sea (2-runner division), Badwater Salton Sea (3-runner division)
Includes
T-Shirt
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The BADWATER® ultra running experience returns to the Anza-Borrego Desert and Palomar Mountain when the thirteenth BADWATER SALTON SEA , presented by Mount to Coast , race takes place on April 18-19, 2026. This remarkable event challenges 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 from Borrego Springs to Ranchita, creating a race route which is a mix of road and trail. There is a total elevation gain of over 9000 feet (2740m). The twelve previous editions were received with wide acclaim. The thirteenth edition – with a limit of 100 runners – is scheduled for April 18

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Badwater Salton Sea – Borrego Springs, CA 2026?

Badwater Salton Sea – Borrego Springs, CA 2026 takes place on April 18, 2026. The race is held in Borrego Springs, California.

Where is Badwater Salton Sea – Borrego Springs, CA 2026 held?

Badwater Salton Sea – Borrego Springs, CA 2026 is held at 1112 Tilting T Dr in Borrego Springs, California.

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