The Praise Run 2026
Oct 24Victorville, CAHalf Marathon, 10K +1
Half Marathon, 6 weeks before race day, 74 mi away, registration open
At a glance
- Date
- Dec 5, 2026
- Location
- Ridgecrest, California
- Distances
- 50K, 30K, 10K
- Aid stations
- 9, 1 with crew access
- Registration
- See ultrasignup.com
Listed from UltraSignup. Checked Oct 18, 2026.
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Loop course over rolling desert terrain on jeep roads, single track trails, and sandy washes in the Ridgecrest area.
Key dates
Race day
Dec 5, 2026
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Aid stations
9| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hubcap | 4.70 miles | -- | waterelectrolyte drinkcolacookies+4 | ||
Haystack Turn | 7.70 miles | -- | waterelectrolyte drinkcolacookies+4 | ||
Saddle | 10.20 miles | -- | waterelectrolyte drinkcolacookies+4 | ||
Highway Crossing | 12.80 miles | -- | waterelectrolyte drinkcolacookies+4 | ||
Wagon Wheel Crew access available. Can be reached on paved roads. | 16.20 miles | -- | waterelectrolyte drinkcolacookies+4 | ||
Double Rocks | 19.80 miles | -- | waterelectrolyte drinkcolacookies+4 | ||
Right Hand Turn | 21.70 miles | -- | waterelectrolyte drinkcolacookies+4 | ||
Gracie's Cutoff time at 2:30 PM for all distances | 24.80 miles | 2:30 PM | waterelectrolyte drinkcolacookies+4 | ||
Last Turn | 28.50 miles | -- | waterelectrolyte drinkcolacookies+4 |
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