California · 68 Miler
Backbone Trail Ultra
Backbone Trail Ultra is a 68 Miler event held in Santa Monica Mountains, California. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, January 16, 2027. About 200 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- January 16, 2027
- Location
- Santa Monica Mountains, CA
- Field size
- ~200 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, January 16, 2027
- Location
- Santa Monica Mountains, California
- Distances
- 68 Miler
- Field size
- About 200 runners
- Course
- 12628 ft gain
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- backboneultra.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 27, 2026: not announced
- Start time
- 6:00 AM PST
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface; 12628 ft gain, 12959 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); Not USATF certified
About the Backbone Trail Ultra
The Coyote Backbone Trail Ultra is a demanding 68-mile point-to-point trail race across the entire Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains, running from Will Rogers State Park to a dramatic finish at the Ray Miller Trailhead in Point Mugu State Park.
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Backbone Trail Ultra: common questions
- When is the Backbone Trail Ultra?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, January 16, 2027.
- Where is the Backbone Trail Ultra held?
- In Santa Monica Mountains, California.
- What distances does the Backbone Trail Ultra offer?
- 68 Miler.
- How many people run the Backbone Trail Ultra?
- About 200 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 Backbone Trail Ultra?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Backbone Trail Ultra?
- Registration status as last checked September 27, 2026: not announced.
- What time does the Backbone Trail Ultra start?
- 6:00 AM PST.
- What is the course like at the Backbone Trail Ultra?
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface; 12628 ft gain, 12959 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); Not USATF certified.
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