Golden Trail World Series stage on Mammoth Mountain's iconic Dragon's Back
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A fast and technical single-loop mountain race that visits the Lakes Basin and summits Mammoth Mountain via the iconic Dragon's Back Trail. The 26K serves as a stage of the Golden Trail World Series, drawing an international elite field for the season finale, while generous cutoffs keep the course open to recreational runners. An elite women's wave starts at 8:00am, with elite men and the general masses rolling five minutes later. From the Village Plaza, the course climbs steeply to 11,053 feet before descending on technical mountain bike trails back to a lively finish-line celebration.
Some ultra experience recommended
Mammoth Lakes, CA, United StatesSeptember 27, 2026
| Location | Mile | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 8,071 ft |
A1: Twin Lakes Aid Station | 3.6 | 8,576 ft |
A2: Summit Aid Station | 7.5 | 10,981 ft |
A3: McCoy Aid Station | 11.1 | 9,600 ft |
A4: Garage Aid Station | 14.0 | 8,602 ft |
Finish Finish | 16.4 | 8,071 ft |
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Tops out at 11,053ft — altitude symptoms possible for unacclimatized runners
September afternoon thunderstorms common in the Sierra; exposed ridgeline on Dragon's Back section
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