A legendary point-to-point 100-miler through the San Gabriel Mountains since 1986
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One of the original five 100-mile trail races in the United States, the AC100 follows a rugged point-to-point course from Wrightwood to Altadena through the San Gabriel Mountains and Angeles National Forest. Runners traverse portions of the Pacific Crest Trail, climbing Mount Baden-Powell, along with the Silver Moccasin and Gabrielino trails, with elevations ranging from 1,135 to 9,300 feet. The demanding terrain and summer heat make this one of the toughest 100-milers on the West Coast.
Wrightwood, CA, United StatesOctober 03, 2026
Angeles Crest 100 Mile Endurance Run is a lollipop trail race in Wrightwood, CA, United States, held on October 03, 2026. The course covers 100.8 miles, climbs 25,760 ft, and has a 33h cutoff.
Must complete a 50 Mile race or longer within the qualification window
Must complete a 50+ mile race between January 1 and a month before race day.
Qualifying period: Through July 13, 2026
| Location | Mile | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew | Pacers | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Start & Finish Start | 0.0 | 1,306 ft | — | |||
Clear Creek Aid Station | 11.2 | 3,609 ft | 3h30m8:30 AM | |||
Josephine Peak Aid Station | 15.3 | 4,905 ft | — | |||
Red Box Aid Station | 24.6 | 4,623 ft | 7h25m12:25 PM | Crew | Drop Bags | |
Newcomb-1 Aid Station | 33.2 | 4,029 ft | — | |||
Shortcut-1 Aid Station | 42.7 | 4,787 ft | 12h45m5:45 PM | Crew | Drop Bags | |
Chilao-1 Aid Station | 49.1 | 5,240 ft | 15h10m8:10 PM | Pacers | Drop Bags | |
Mt Hillyer Aid Station | 52.8 | 5,883 ft | 16h40m9:40 PM | |||
Chilao-2 Aid Station | 56.5 | 5,240 ft | 18h11:00 PM | Pacers | Drop Bags | |
Shortcut-2 Aid Station | 62.9 | 4,787 ft | 20h25m1:25 AM +1 | Crew | Drop Bags | |
Newcomb-2 Aid Station | 72.4 | 4,029 ft | — | |||
Chantry Flats Aid Station | 78.7 | 2,129 ft | 25h20m6:20 AM +1 | Crew | Pacers | Drop Bags |
Mt Wilson Aid Station | 84.8 | 5,673 ft | 28h35m9:35 AM +1 | Drop Bags | ||
Sam Merrill Aid Station | 90.5 | 4,478 ft | 30h5m11:05 AM +1 | Drop Bags | ||
Millard Aid Station | 96.5 | 1,923 ft | 31h50m12:50 PM +1 | Drop Bags | ||
Finish Finish | 100.8 | 1,309 ft | 33h2:00 PM +1 | Drop Bags |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
Sign in for race-day weather at every station, points of interest, segment-by-segment analysis, pacing, and to save this race to your calendar.
No dogs are allowed at any aid stations or on the course.
August in Southern California is hot, and the dry heat + altitude can be a killer.
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