Badwater Salton Sea

The Badwater Salton Sea is an ultra-running event that takes place in the Anza-Borrego Desert and Palomar Mountain, covering a challenging 81-mile route from Salton City to Palomar Mountain. Scheduled for April 26-27, 2025, this race requires teams of two or three ultrarunners to run together, not in a relay format. Participants face extreme weather conditions and significant elevation changes, with a total gain of over 9,000 feet.

The event is known for its difficulty and is limited to 100 runners, making it a unique and demanding experience for ultrarunning enthusiasts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.