California · 50 Miler · 50K
Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run
Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run is a 50 Miler and 50K event held in Avalon, California. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, January 9, 2027. About 900 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- January 9, 2027
- Location
- Avalon, CA
- Field size
- ~900 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, January 9, 2027
- Location
- Avalon, California
- Distances
- 50 Miler, 50K
- Field size
- About 900 runners
- Course
- 6500 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- runcatalina.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 5:00 AM PST
- Course profile — 50 Mile
- Out-and-back course; Mostly trail, some road
- Course profile — 50K
- Lollipop course (a loop with an out-and-back section); Mostly trail, some road; 6500 ft gain (official course data)
About the Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run
The Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run is the oldest Ultra Trail Run in California with the 50 Mile run entering its 44th year. The 50K joined the party seven years ago and instantly became a California classic in trail running traversing all of the same trails that the older run uses. Running the Avalon Benefit 50Mile/50K provides you a first rate, up-close and personal experience of one of California's natural jewels in trail running across Catalina Island. The run begins and ends in Avalon and i…
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Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run: common questions
- When is the Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, January 9, 2027.
- Where is the Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run held?
- In Avalon, California.
- What distances does the Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run offer?
- 50 Miler and 50K.
- How many people run the Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run?
- About 900 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $175 (from avalon50.com, checked September 27, 2026).
- What time does the Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run start?
- 5:00 AM PST.
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