100mi ultramarathons in North America in 2026

Rugged high-altitude ultramarathon through State Forest State Park, with alpine lakes, rocky ridges, remote trails, and 14,500 feet of elevation change

Point-to-point course from family ranches through Apsaalooke lands, private forests, jagged cliffs, scree fields, high alpine lakes, and wild mountain terrain

Backcountry courses in the Pioneer Mountains featuring rugged trails, steep ascents up to 11,000 feet, long aid station gaps, and alpine scenery

Historic National Recreation Trail between Hope and Cooper Landing with rugged terrain and scenic vistas along old gold mining routes

San Juan Mountains singletrack, Bachelor Loop, North Clear Creek Falls, two Continental Divide crossings, above 12,000 feet, historic mining scenery

Scenic routes through Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Summit Metro Parks on 100 and 50 mile courses

Scenic trail courses in Canandaigua featuring 100-mile and 50-mile ultrarunning challenges

4.3-mile repeated loop course with 420 feet of elevation gain per loop, building to a 100-mile, 9,700-foot ultramarathon challenge

High-altitude ultramarathon across the Sierra de Arteaga mountains, with routes from 50 km to 163 km amid northern Mexico’s mountain scenery

Point-to-point 100 mile course from Bend to Sisters with 10,900 ft of climb, scenic single-track, rugged terrain, and views beneath Mount Bachelor

Continuous loop-based ultra at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, with 50K to 100-mile options and a central hub at Big Maumelle Pavilion.

25-mile Mt. Spokane loop with technical singletrack, long descents, Selkirk views, and substantial climbing each lap.

Forgiving running surface and gentle elevation changes in a small town South Dakota setting, with 50 and 100-mile ultramarathon distances.

Flat 3.75-mile paved loop at Cooper River Park with Philadelphia skyline and waterfront views, easy pit access, and some rubber track sections.

Mostly rail trail course connecting Belleville, WI to Orangeville, IL, passing through small towns and scenic stretches with frequent aid stations

100-mile lollipop-style mountain trail route, 17,700 feet of ascent and descent, varied Mt. Hood terrain, finish beneath the volcanic summit

Remote San Gabriel backcountry route through preserved wilderness, featuring picnic spots, campgrounds, and a demanding 100-mile ultrarunning course

Low-key 6-hour endurance run on an approximately 3-mile paved and concrete out-and-back loop in Walsingham Park, Seminole.

Looped 4.167-mile course with a last-person-standing format; hourly starts testing stamina, mental resilience, and strategic pacing

Rugged Wyoming Range trail with 24,000 feet of climbing, grizzly country, high elevation, extended aid gaps, and unpredictable mountain conditions