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Death Valley Century
- Entry from
- $170
- Aid stations
- 2
- Days to register
- 21
At a glance
- Date
- Nov 14, 2026
- Location
- Death Valley, California
- Distances
- 100 mi, 62 mi, 50 mi, 46 mi
- Elevation gain
- 4,500 ft
- Aid stations
- 2
- Registration
- Open until Nov 12, 2026, via runsignup.com
Listed from RunSignUp. Checked Oct 19, 2026.
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Build my planAbout this race
Join us below sea level in DEATH VALLEY National Park! Half century, metric century and full century options! First 50 is out and back to Badwater and beyond. Second half is a lolllipop loop up to Hells Gate via Beatty Rd and back via Daylight Pass Rd. 4500' of climbing for the century.
Key dates
Registration opens
Nov 27, 2025
Registration closes
Nov 12, 2026
Standard ends
Nov 12, 2026
Race day
Nov 14, 2026
Pricing
Century
Standard, until Nov 12, 2026
$170
Half Century (1st half)
Standard, until Nov 12, 2026
$170
Half Century (2nd half- MORE CLIMBING)
Standard, until Nov 12, 2026
$170
Metric Century
Standard, until Nov 12, 2026
$170
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Aid stations
2| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Furnace Creek Aid Station Strict cutoff: Century riders must leave no later than 11:30am. Three fully stocked checkpoints along the route. | 54.00 miles | 11:30 AM | waterClif barsfruit/nut barsfig bars+2 | ||
Mud Canyon Water Stop (Hells Gate climb) Water stop on the Hell's Gate climb for the century. Strict cutoff: riders must leave no later than 1:30pm. Required by DVNP permit. | -- | 1:30 PM | water |
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