A high-desert 50-mile classic through the shadow of Mt. Whitney
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A 50-mile loop through the high desert around Lone Pine, climbing from 3,700 feet through the Sierra Nevada foothills to a high point of 6,600 feet before descending through the iconic Alabama Hills. The course crosses creek drainages near Whitney Portal, passes through dramatic granite formations made famous by countless Hollywood Westerns, and features expansive views of Mt. Whitney and the Inyo Mountains. With 12 aid stations and specific crew-access checkpoints, it is a well-supported but demanding mountain ultra.
Experienced ultrarunners
Lone Pine, CA, United StatesMay 01, 2027
Wild Wild West Marathon & Ultra 50 Mile is a loop trail race in Lone Pine, CA, United States, held on May 01, 2027. The course covers 50.4 miles, climbs 7,260 ft, and has a 14h cutoff.
| Location | Mile | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 3,730 ft | — | Crew | Drop Bags |
Horseshoe Meadows Road (outbound) Aid Station | 6.4 | 4,705 ft | — | ||
10 Miler Split Aid Station | 12.3 | 5,623 ft | — | ||
Portal Road River Crossing Aid Station | 15.8 | 6,522 ft | — | ||
Hogback Aid Station | 20.3 | 4,823 ft | 7h27m12:27 PM | Crew | |
Mother Hill Aid Station | 25.8 | 4,905 ft | — | Drop Bags | |
Horse Trailhead (outbound) Aid Station | 27.5 | 4,629 ft | 7h47m12:47 PM | ||
Portal Preserve Aid Station | 34.9 | 4,997 ft | — | ||
Horseshoe Meadows Road (return) Aid Station | 37.0 | 4,705 ft | 10h30m3:30 PM | Crew | Drop Bags |
Water Box Resource | 40.8 | 3,944 ft | — | ||
Alabama Hills Trailhead Aid Station | 42.5 | 3,835 ft | 12h10m5:10 PM | ||
Horse Trailhead (return) Aid Station | 46.0 | 4,629 ft | — | ||
Finish Finish | 50.4 | 3,730 ft | 14h7:00 PM | Crew | 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 on-site camping at Spainhower Park. Lone Pine has multiple nearby campgrounds including Tuttle Creek and Portal campgrounds in the area.
May temperatures in the Owens Valley can reach 85°F+ by afternoon; plan for warming conditions during the latter miles
High desert terrain with limited shade and intense UV exposure, especially on exposed ridge and Alabama Hills sections
No required gear specified
No recommended gear specified
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