Beginner ultramarathons in United States (West Coast)

Trail route through towering coastal redwoods, stream canyons, meadows, pine and oak forests, ridges, and San Lorenzo river crossings

50-mile out-and-back on the Pacific Crest Trail, shaded forest canopy, soft yet technical terrain, 5,630 feet of elevation gain, mountain views

Challenging 50k course on abandoned logging roads and wildlife trails, ascending three coastal peaks with views across Tillamook Ridge and State Forest.

Challenging 100k course on the Pacific Crest Trail through Siskiyou Mountains, with Mt. Shasta and Cascades vistas highlighting Ashland's terrain

Steep ascents and dramatic descents along the Harding Truck Trail in the Santa Ana Mountains, featuring expansive vistas and a 50K distance.

Looped 50K course through Tahoe National Forest, mixing singletrack and fire roads, rocky summit climbs, 6000–8000 ft elevation, 3000 ft gain

Northern Sierra Nevada trails with steep elevation gains, raw terrain, and views of mountain lakes, granite ridges, and dense forests

Relatively flat out-and-back rail trail from McCloud with views of Mt. Shasta and excellent footing in a mountain setting

Nighttime 50k on historic Cahuilla tribal lands, 7-loop course with single track and dirt road terrain, headlamp required, festive atmosphere

Demanding climbs and descents through Marin Headlands, starting near Fort Cronkhite and Rodeo Beach, with Pacific and Golden Gate Bridge views

Loop course from Lake Chabot Marina through East Bay Regional Parks, reaching Skyline Gate, supportive atmosphere, plant-based post-race options

50k and 25k options on smooth and technical trails, forested ridges, significant elevation changes, views of Mt. Baker and Bellingham Bay

Rugged 52-mile route along Elkhorn Mountains ridgeline, sub-alpine forests, sweeping grasslands, over 11,000 feet of climbing, and high-altitude views

Rugged mountain routes on Mt. Hood with demanding climbs up to 8,000 feet and alpine scenery

Single track and fire roads through the Santa Monica Mountains, ocean vistas, steep climbs, and exposed canyons with potential triple-digit heat

Point-to-point 100K with 14,200 feet of elevation gain, single-track trails, Olympic Range views, and scenic segments along Gold Creek and Dungeness River

Course through East Ridge, West Ridge, Stream, and Bridle trails in Redwood Regional Park, surrounded by towering redwoods

Scenic 2-mile loop at Harvey Bear Ranch with hill and mountain views, multiple distance options, generous cutoff times, and a community-focused environment.

Scenic 5K loop through ancient forests and along Deep Lake, mix of wide trails and single track, about 100 feet elevation gain per loop

Trails winding through redwoods and ferns, with routes across King's Mountain and Bear Gulch in Huddart Park