Ultramarathons in United States (Gulf Coast) in 2026

Eight out-and-back segments from a central hub, spanning Vero Beach and Sebastian, with tropical waters, jungles, rugged trails, and 22 bridge crossings

Night trail route through rugged hills and dry southern terrain under a vast starry sky at South Llano River State Park

Repeated 10K pine-forest circuit at Rocky Hill Ranch, with singletrack, rolling hills, intermittent shade, and long-format options from 50K to 200K.

75-mile team relay from Katy to Surfside Beach, featuring picturesque backroads and varied landscapes along the Texas Gulf Coast

Looped cross-country and single track trails with small hills at Mississippi College Choctaw Trails; intense heat and humidity expected

Flat 1.25-mile paved loop on a former military base with asphalt, concrete, a brief gravel section, and shady pine trees

Flat sun-baked trails through Harns Marsh with soaring summer temperatures and challenging heat on Florida terrain

Night-time ultramarathon on rugged hilly ranch trails in Gilmer, Texas, featuring dirt singletrack, creek crossings, varied elevation, and self-supported racing

After-dark 50K on rooty dirt singletrack through Tyler State Park’s East Texas pines, with rolling hills, narrow wooded trails, and 900 ft gain per loop

Nighttime trail run across Guadalupe River State Park’s grasslands and woodlands, featuring star-lit paths and diverse natural scenery

Night trail loops on undulating 3.2-mile course at Cedar Ridge Preserve, featuring wooded terrain, varying elevation, and multi-hour endurance format

Rugged, heat-defined 24-hour and 48-hour ultra with smart pacing, cooler nighttime hours, and a laid-back, communal atmosphere

Sugar sand dunes of coastal southeast Florida, mini-game style challenges, 24-hour and half marathon options, peak summer heat, varied difficulty levels

Boardwalk and forest trails through cypress and tupelo swamps, mixed hardwoods, and along the Tickfaw River in Tickfaw State Park

Smooth 1.64-mile paved loop with minimal elevation gain, limestone bluffs and oak hills, USATF-certified course under the Buck Moon in Pace Bend Park

Rugged dirt trails with rolling terrain through Land Heritage Institute, technical night running under the stars, single and wide track routes

54K route on the 12-mile DORBA trail at Cedar Hill State Park, moderate to challenging terrain through forests and grasslands by Joe Pool Lake

Flat, shaded one-mile loops on palm- and oak-lined trails between river and ocean, nontechnical terrain showcasing old Florida hammock.

Overnight 10-hour ultra with low elevation loops on Louisiana's swampy trails, featuring heat, humidity, roots, and frequent aid station access.